Kobe’s 81 Point Night, 20 Years Later — Quick Facts
Twenty years ago, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against Toronto in the second-highest scoring game in NBA history. The complete story of basketball's most perfect night.
Key Data Points
- Kobe scored 81 points on January 22, 2006, at Staples Center in a 122-104 comeback win over Toronto
- The Lakers trailed by 18 points before Bryant's 55-point second half single-handedly saved the season
- Despite modern scoring explosions, no player has come within 8 points of Kobe's total in nearly two decades
Frequently Asked
- How many points did Kobe Bryant score on January 22 2006?
- Kobe Bryant scored 81 points on January 22, 2006, at Staples Center against the Toronto Raptors in a 122-104 Lakers victory. This remains the second-highest single-game score in NBA history.
- What was Kobe's score in the third quarter of the 81 point game?
- Kobe scored 27 points in just 12 minutes during the third quarter of the 81-point game, which was part of his incredible 55-point second half performance.
- How many points was Kobe scoring at halftime before his 81 point night?
- Kobe had 26 points at halftime before exploding in the second half to reach 81 total points against Toronto.
- Has any NBA player come close to Kobe's 81 point record in 20 years?
- No player has come within 8 points of Kobe's 81-point record in the nearly two decades since January 22, 2006, making it an untouchable NBA single-game scoring achievement.
- What was Kobe Bryant's shooting percentage in the 81 point game?
- Kobe shot 28-of-46 from the field (60.9%), 7-of-13 from three-point range (53.8%), and 18-of-20 from the free throw line (90%) during his 81-point performance.