Kobe Bryant attempted 20 free throws and made 18 of them in his 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006.

Quick Scoop: Kobe’s 81-Point Free Throw Stats

The Core Stat

  • In that legendary 81-point performance, Kobe shot 20 free throws.
  • He knocked down 18 of those attempts, adding a huge chunk of efficient scoring from the line.
  • Those 18 made free throws came on top of 28 field goals, including 7 three-pointers, to reach the iconic 81.

In other words, it wasn’t just tough jumpers and drives—his ability to live at the line and convert was a big part of making 81 possible.

Mini Breakdown of the 81-Point Night

  • Date: January 22, 2006, vs. the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center.
  • Final line (scoring profile):
    • 81 points total
    • 28 made field goals, 7 of them from three-point range.
* 18 made free throws on 20 attempts.

This blend of high-volume shooting and elite free throw efficiency is a big reason the game still gets revisited and dissected today.

Quick Fact Table

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Stat Number
Total points 81
Field goals made 28
Three-pointers made 7
Free throws attempted 20
Free throws made 18
**TL;DR:** Kobe shot 20 free throws and made 18 of them in the 81-point game.

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