Kobe dropped 81 on January 22, 2006 against a Raptors team built around a young Chris Bosh and a mix of vets and role players.

Quick Scoop

Here’s who was on the Raptors and actually played in that game when Kobe scored 81.

Raptors starters that night

  • Chris Bosh
  • Matt Bonner
  • Mike James
  • Morris Peterson
  • Jalen Rose

Came off the bench

  • Eric Williams
  • Pape Sow
  • Charlie Villanueva
  • Joey Graham
  • Loren Woods
  • Rafael Araujo
  • Alvin Williams
  • José Calderón

So if you’re thinking “who was on the Raptors when Kobe scored 81,” that’s the full game-night squad from that legendary Lakers–Raptors matchup on January 22, 2006.

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