Ray Allen says Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game overshadowed his own 42-point performance

Ray Allen and Kobe Bryant spent their entire careers linked by the 1996 NBA Draft, both emerging as standout shooting guards.
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"It is what it is" - Sam Mitchell has no hard feelings over Kobe's 81-point game, recognizing this is what legends do

January 22, 2006, holds significant importance for the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans, as it was the day the late, great Kobe Bryant scored a mind-boggling 81 points in a 122-104 victory over the ...
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When Chris Bosh Got Real About Kobe Bryant Dropping 55 Points in a Half Against His Team

On January 22, 2006, one of the greatest performances in NBA history took place. The late, great Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, setting the record for the second-most points ...
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LeBron James Clears the Air on Predicting Kobe Bryant's 80-Point Game for Lakers

Lakers forward LeBron James has taken a lot of flak from fans for his perceived lying. There are certain stories that he has told over the years that are pretty hard to believe. NBA fans on social ...

"It doesn't matter how many points you score" - Kobe Bryant's retort to Tracy McGrady after getting torched by him

While Bryant was struggling, McGrady was having a field day. He finished the game with 29 points on 13-of-24 shooting, to go ...