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how many points did kobe score in one game

Kobe Bryant’s highest-scoring game was 81 points in a single NBA game, against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006.

Quick Scoop: Kobe’s Biggest Night

  • Career high in one game: 81 points vs. Toronto Raptors, January 22, 2006.
  • Final score: Lakers 122 – Raptors 104.
  • Historical ranking: At the time, it was the second-most points ever in an NBA game, behind Wilt Chamberlain’s 100.

How Many Points Did Kobe Score in One Game?

When people ask “how many points did Kobe score in one game,” they almost always mean his record single-game performance , which is 81 points. He did it with an incredibly efficient shooting night:

  • 28-of-46 from the field (about 61%).
  • 7-of-13 from three-point range.
  • 18-of-20 on free throws.

In that game, he scored 55 points in the second half alone , completely taking over after the Lakers fell behind by 18.

Extra Fun Fact

Kobe also had other monster scoring nights, like 62 points in just three quarters against the Mavericks in 2005 and 60 points in his final NBA game, but 81 remains his most famous and highest single-game total.

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