What sparked the NBA legend's 81-point masterpiece? Former Raptors coach Sam Mitchell helps break it down, 20 years later.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.

But, Durant and his father were well aware of the legend of the Black Mamba. Bryant was already a household name then, with ...

Kobe’s 81 is up there among the best.

It is the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance against the Raptors, and Nike has released the "Authentic ...

A closer look at Kobe Bryant's awe-inspiring 81-point box score reveals some interesting nuggets we missed the first time.

As Kobe Bryant's former teammate, Luke Walton witnessed many of his best games, but his 81-point performance still stands ...

It’s amazing to think how much time can just fly by. A total of 20 years has now gone and past since the day Kobe Bryant ...

Ray Allen and Kobe Bryant spent their entire careers linked by the 1996 NBA Draft, both emerging as standout shooting guards. While Allen was a star in his own right, it often felt like Bryant was ...

It's hard to believe that it was 16 years ago that Lakers fans got to witness one of the greatest scoring performances of all time. Kobe Bryant went on to become the 4th leading scorer in NBA history, ...

Jalen Rose is still honored to be a part of Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's historic 81-point game, 20 years later.

The Lakers legend’s outrageous outburst over the Raptors stands alone in modern NBA history—and the shoes he wore that night ...