Kobe Bryant on the reason he torched Michael Jordan and the Wizards in 2003: "Normally, I would try to control the offense"

The payoff came back in 2003, during the twilight of Jordan's career, his final season with the Washington Wizards, when ...

Stephen A. ranks Kobe's 81-point masterpiece alongside MJ's legendary "double nickel" game

It has been 20 years since Kobe Bryant delivered the second-best single-game scoring performance in NBA history, dropping 81 ...
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Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point explosion turns 20 years old, and fans still can’t believe what they witnessed [VIDEO]

Two decades after the Lakers’ comeback over Toronto, Bryant’s once-in-a-lifetime scoring masterpiece remains untouched, ...

Kobe Bryant's 81-point game: Box score, highlights on 20th anniversary

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.
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The unstoppable Kobe Bryant, as told by the defenders tasked with stopping him

Years after Kobe dropped 81 on the Raptors, those who went up against him shared what it was like to face the Black Mamba.

Looking back at Kobe Bryant's iconic 81-point game on 20th anniversary

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

20 years later, Pistons' Luke Walton reflects on Kobe Bryant's 'unbelievable' 81-point game

As Kobe Bryant's former teammate, Luke Walton witnessed many of his best games, but his 81-point performance still stands ...
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Jazz bounce back after a 55-point loss and beat Cavaliers 123-112

CLEVELAND (AP) — Keyonte George scored 32 points, Lauri Markkanen added 28 and the Utah Jazz bounced back after a 55-point loss and defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112 Monday night. George had 16 ...