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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, CA – FEBRUARY 19: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on February 19, 2016 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. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

May 19th, 2001 vs San Antonio Spurs

Just a week after sweeping the Sacramento Kings in the conference semifinals, the Lakers had an even bigger task on their hands. Up next was the NBA’s leading defense in the San Antonio Spurs.

With the likes of Tim Duncan, David Robinson, and company, the Lakers figured to have a tough series. Though it didn’t end up looking very close at all.

After Game 1 of this series was all said and done, Kobe scored the most points ever against a Spurs team. Kobe and the rest of the Lakers were on a mission to cement their legacy asthe greatest team in playoff history.

After dominating in all aspects of the game, Bryant finished the night with 45 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Overall from the floor, he shot 19-of-35 on the night with just one three-pointer.

Kobe simply took over this game and showed the Spurs just how tough it was to guard both himself and Shaquille O’Neal. The Lakers never looked back in this series, and won it convincingly, four games to none.

Another one of Bryant’s greatest games once again come when it matters most, in the playoffs. Enjoy the classic highlights here.

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