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Power Ranking Every Point From Kobe Bryant’s 81-Point Game

By Cody Williams

Dec 2, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates a three point basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates a three point basket during the game against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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29. The 18 Free Throws

An interesting tidbit about Kobe’s unreal performance on this night was that an incredible streak actually came to an end for Bryant through the course of the game. He missed a free throw midway through the game, ending a streak of 62 made free throws in a row on the year. That being said, he hit 18 from the stripe on the night, but there’s nothing that impressive about a free throw when you get down to it.

28. Points 52-53; 0:31.9 Remaining, 3rd Quarter

While it takes some skill and awareness to get as wide-open as Kobe was for this two-handed dunk, it’s not exactly too impressive. The closest defender when he went up for the slam was a few feet away from him and there was no real contest on the attempt. Because of the ease, it’s hard to put these two points anywhere but the bottom of the rankings.

27. Points 60-61; 6:33 Remaining, 4th Quarter

You have to love the dribble-move that Kobe uses here to slash through the defense off of the baseline and then into the middle of the lane. However, the Raptors honestly look like they’re just giving up at this point. Once he makes the move, they all just back off and let him have an open look from seven feet away right in front of the rim. Not much to be said for degree of difficulty here.

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