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Los Angeles Lakers: Kobe Bryant’s top 10 games of all-time

By Matt Leaman

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to the crowd as he walks on the court before the game against the Utah Jazz on April 13, 2016 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers waves to the crowd as he walks on the court before the game against the Utah Jazz on April 13, 2016 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 22: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers points in the air in a game he scored 81 points in against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2006 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /

January 22nd, 2016 vs Toronto Raptors

This game ended with Kobe scoring the 2nd most points of all time in a single game. Wilt Chamberlain, of course, holds the record with 100 points scored back in 1962. On this night against the Raptors, Kobe was truly un-guard-able.

Kobe finished his historic night with 81 points, six rebounds, three steals, two assists, and one block. 55 of the 81 points came in the second half, which helped erase an 18-point deficit against the Raptors. His 60.3 percent shooting on the night made this offensive explosion that more impressive.

He shot 28-of-46 from the floor, including 7-of-13 from deep, and 18-of-20 from the charity stripe. This game will always be remembered and goes to show how special Kobe Bryant really was. Coaches would trust him to shoot 40-plus times on any given night.

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On what was a historical night for the NBA, Bryant scorched the Raptors defense all night long. It’s only fitting that Kobe sits second all time in most points scored in a game. A number that most likely won’t be surpassed again.

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