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

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

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

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

Lakers head coach JJ Redick spoke about his memory of Kobe Bryant’s feat on the anniversary of the 81-point game.

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

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, ...

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

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

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) salutes the crowd reaction as he exits the game for the last time in Canada against the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Lakers ...

Game summary of the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA game, final score 122-104, from January 22, 2006 on ESPN.