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.

Twenty years ago, Kobe Bryant did the unthinkable. On Jan. 22, 2006, the NBA legend took the court for the Lakers at Staples ...

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.

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 ...

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

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's Nike Kobe 1 Protro '81 Points' basketball shoes are still available in most sizes after its release day.

Kobe Bryant's legendary 81-point game on January 22, 2006, remains an astonishing NBA feat, second only to Wilt Chamberlain's ...

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.