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1996-2010: Kobe Bryant's 25 Greatest Games In The NBA

Ike MontalboDec 30, 2010

In his 15 year career Kobe Bryant has averaged 25.3 points on 45 percent shooting, but he has had some good games, some really good games. 

In my last story I wrote about Kobe's worst games of 2010. In this one I write about his greatest games EVER. I used a player production per minute method to get a number which shows how productive he personally was in individual games. It is close to Basketball References (Plyr. Sc.), which I invite any of you to check out.

I actually measured every single game (including playoffs) of KB's career to get this list. If he had a (Plyr. Sc.) of 37.0 or above it is on this list.

Kobe did this 25 times in in his career (only once in the playoffs)-—so these are his 25 greatest games ever. 

Oh by the way, Michael Jordan had above a 37.0 (Plyr. Sc.)—125 times in his career and 43 times in the playoffs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But this isn't about MJ (aka GOAT)—It's about KB—one of the top 15 players ever.  

25: Jan. 04, 2004 (age 25) @ LA Clippers (SCORE #37.1)

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 11:  Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 11, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 89-87.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges an
LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 11: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a jump shot against the Los Angeles Clippers on December 11, 2004 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 89-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges an

In Kobe's 25th greatest game of his career, the Lakers lost to the Clippers. Kobe though, has a great game as he made 14/27 field goals (4/7 three's made) and 12/15 from the line. He added 10 rebounds and three assists and four steals to go with his 44 points in the loss. 

24: Nov. 1, 2002 (age 24) @ LA Clippers (SCORE #37.6)

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 1:  Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers gets the ball past Elton Brand #42 of the Los Angeles Clippers on November 1, 2002 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that
LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 1: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers gets the ball past Elton Brand #42 of the Los Angeles Clippers on November 1, 2002 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that

Kobe schooled the Clippers in this one by hitting an awesome 12/18 shots from the field (1/2 threes) and 8/8 from the line for 33 points. But this game rose high up his all-time greatest game chart because he added 15 rebounds, 12 assists, two steals, one block, four turnovers and three personal fouls in 41 minutes for a rare triple double. The Lakers won this one. 

23: Dec. 21, 2000 (age 22) @ Houston Rockets (SCORE #38.1)

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27 Feb 2000: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a jump shot as he is blocked by Matt Bullard #50 of the Houston Rockets at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Rockets 101-85.      Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck  /Al
27 Feb 2000: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers makes a jump shot as he is blocked by Matt Bullard #50 of the Houston Rockets at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Rockets 101-85. Mandatory Credit: Tom Hauck /Al

In this great KB game, he played 44 minutes and scored 45 points on 20/26 from the field (1/1 three) and 4/6 from the line. He added four rebounds, three assists and one steal and one turnover and one personal foul. LA beat the Rockets in this game. 

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22: March 23, 2007 (age 28) @ NO (SCORE #38.2)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 06:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives around Morris Peterson #9 of the New Orleans Hornets on November 6, 2007 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.  The Hornets won 118-104.   NOTE TO USER: User expressl
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 06: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives around Morris Peterson #9 of the New Orleans Hornets on November 6, 2007 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Hornets won 118-104. NOTE TO USER: User expressl

KB went off for 50 in this great individual game. He made 16/29 shots (2/5 threes) and 16/16 from the line. Nice. He added seven rebounds, one assist, one block, one turnover and two personal fouls. LA won this one and Kobe played 47 minutes!

21: Feb. 11, 2003 (age 24) Vs Denver @ LA (SCORE #38.3)

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 19:  Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball in front of Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets on December 19, 2003 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.  The Lakers won 101-99. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Get
LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 19: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers controls the ball in front of Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets on December 19, 2003 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 101-99. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Get

Kobe scored a quick 42 points in only 31 minutes in this game. He shot well by making 12/20 shots (1/3 threes) and he was fouled like crazy in this one. He made 17/21 free throws. He had two rebounds, five assists and four steals too! He also had only one turnover in this win. 

20: Dec. 15, 2006 (age 28) Vs Houston @ LA (SCORE # 38.3)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 15:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers rushes to the basket as Chris Mihm #31 of the Houston Rockets tries to stop him during the second half of the game at the Staples Center on December 15, 2006 in Los Angeles, Califor
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 15: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers rushes to the basket as Chris Mihm #31 of the Houston Rockets tries to stop him during the second half of the game at the Staples Center on December 15, 2006 in Los Angeles, Califor

In this doozy of an individual effort KB scored 53 points on 17/38 shooting (5/8 threes). He added 14/16 free throws, 10 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block, five turnovers and one personal foul. LA won in double overtime and Kobe played an amazing 54 minutes.  

19: April 22, 2008 (age 29) Vs Portland @ LA (SCORE #38.8)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot against Joel Przybilla #10 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter on October 28, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot against Joel Przybilla #10 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the third quarter on October 28, 2008 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User

It was the 75th game of the season and KB made 10/16 shots from the field (4/5 threes) and 12/13 from the line for 36 points in 41 minutes. He had 13 rebounds, seven assists, three steals, one turnover and three personal fouls and LA beat Portland. 

18: Dec. 29, 2009 (age 31) Vs Golden State @ LA (SCORE # 38.8)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 29:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes for a loose ball in front of Monta Ellis #8 and C.J. Watson #23 of the Golden State Warriors on December 29, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.  The Lakers won
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 29: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes for a loose ball in front of Monta Ellis #8 and C.J. Watson #23 of the Golden State Warriors on December 29, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won

This was actually the last time KB had a truly amazing personal performance (over 37.0 player score). The Lakers beat Golden State and Kobe made 13/27 shots (2/6 threes) and 16/16 free throws. He had four rebounds, an awesome 11 assists, one steal, one turnover and two personal fouls in 43 minutes of play. 

17: Feb. 01, 2008 (age 29) LA @ Toronto (SCORE # 38.8)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives with the ball against Carlos Delfino #20 of the Toronto Raptors during the NBA game at Staples Center on March 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.  The Lakers defeated the Rapt
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 11: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives with the ball against Carlos Delfino #20 of the Toronto Raptors during the NBA game at Staples Center on March 11, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Rapt

In 44 minutes of play vs. Toronto Kobe made 19/28 shots (4/8 threes) and 4/4 free throws. He added seven rebounds, five assists, one steal, one turnover, two personal fouls and 46 points. Lakers won.

16: April 13, 2004 (age 25) Vs G.S. @ LA (SCORE # 39.2)

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LOS ANGELES - APRIL 13:  Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives upcourt ahead of Brian Cardinal #35 of the Golden State Warriors during the game at Staples Center on April 13, 2004 in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl
LOS ANGELES - APRIL 13: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives upcourt ahead of Brian Cardinal #35 of the Golden State Warriors during the game at Staples Center on April 13, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl

KB played 43 minutes and scored 45 points in this one. He made 14/29 shots (0/6 threes) and 17/18 free throws. He added seven rebounds, eight assists, two steals, two blocks, one turnover and two personal fouls in the win for LA. 

15: March 28, 2008 (age 29) Vs Memphis @ LA (SCORE # 39.2)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 02:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Staples Center on November 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 124-1
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 02: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Staples Center on November 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Grizzlies 124-1

Memphis couldn't stop Kobe this night but they did beat LA in LA. Kobe did his part by making 19/37 shots (9/17 three pointers!) and 6/7 from the line. He added 10 rebounds, one assist, three steals, one turnover and four personal fouls for 53 points in 42 minutes.  

14: April 14, 2006 (age 27) Vs Portland @ LA (SCORE # 39.3)

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PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 11:  Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Steve Blake #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers  on January 11, 2006 at The Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers won 113-103. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 11: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Steve Blake #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers on January 11, 2006 at The Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers won 113-103. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

LA hosted and then hoisted Portland. Kobe had a great game with 17/28 field goals (5/10 threes) and 11/14 free throws. He added six rebounds, one assist, five steals and three turnovers and four fouls for 50 points in 44 minutes. 

#13: Dec. 17, 2006 (age 28) Vs Wizards @ LA (SCORE #39.3)

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SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 5:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw against the Seattle Sonics during the game on November 5, 2006 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 117-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and
SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 5: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a free throw against the Seattle Sonics during the game on November 5, 2006 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. The Sonics won 117-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and

In 47 minutes Kobe helped the Lakers but they still somehow lost to the lowly 2006-07 Wizards. He had an awesome personal game with 15/24 fg's made (7/11 threes) and 8/10 from the line. He added 8 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 4 turnovers, 5 personal fouls and 45 points.  

#12: March 2, 2008 (age 29) Vs Dallas @ LA (SCORE # 39.4)

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DALLAS - JANUARY 25:  Guard Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the hoop against Devin Harris #34 of the Dallas Mavericks on January 25, 2008 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees
DALLAS - JANUARY 25: Guard Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the hoop against Devin Harris #34 of the Dallas Mavericks on January 25, 2008 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees

 


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LAL

 

DAL

W

1

51:24

15

27

.556

2

3

.667

20

27

.741

1

10

11

4

1

2

5

2

52

39.4

In this overtime win, the Lakers pulled out the win thanks in big part to Kobe. He played 51 minutes and hit 15/27 fg's (2/3 threes) and 20/27 free throws. He added 11 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks, 5 turnovers and 2 personal fouls for 52 points. 

#11: Feb. 12 2003 (age 24) @ Denver (SCORE #40.1)

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 19:  Kobe Brayant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot between Nene #31, Earl Boykins #1, and Marcus Camby #23 of the Denver Nuggets as Laker Shaquille O'Neal #34 looks for the rebound on December 19, 2003 at Staples Cent
LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 19: Kobe Brayant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot between Nene #31, Earl Boykins #1, and Marcus Camby #23 of the Denver Nuggets as Laker Shaquille O'Neal #34 looks for the rebound on December 19, 2003 at Staples Cent

Kobe scored 51 in this win vs Denver. He made 15/28 shots (3/8 threes) and 18/20 free throws. He added 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, 1 personal foul in only 31 minutes! 

#10: Nov. 30, 2006 (age 28) Vs Utah @ LA (SCORE # 41.2)

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LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 13:  Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Devin Brown #23 of the Utah Jazz on February 13, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER:  User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloa
LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 13: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Devin Brown #23 of the Utah Jazz on February 13, 2006 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloa

In only 34 minutes KB scored 52 points on 19/26 shooting (2/3 threes) and 12/15 free throws. He added 4 rebs, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 turnover and 5 personal fouls in the Lakers win. 

#9: March 28, 2003 (age 24) Vs Wizards @ LA (SCORE # 41.5)

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LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 26:  Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket past Larry Hughes #20 of the Washington Wizards during the game on November 26, 2003 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackn
LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 26: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket past Larry Hughes #20 of the Washington Wizards during the game on November 26, 2003 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackn

 


2003-03-28

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WAS

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1

41

15

29

.517

9

13

.692

16

18

.889

0

5

5

3

3

0

3

5

55

41.5

Kobe impressed his hero MJ in this one. Too bad 40 year old MJ was injured and on the bench for this great performance. KB made 15/29 field goals (9/13 threes) and 16/18 free throws. He added 5 rebs, 3 assists, 3 steals, 3 turnovers and 5 personal fouls in the win.

#8: March 22, 2007 (age 28) @ Memphis (SCORE # 43.2)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends Dahntay Jones #30 of the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on March 27, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downlo
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 27: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends Dahntay Jones #30 of the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center on March 27, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downlo

Kobe scored 60 points on the Grizzlies in a Lakers win. He hit on 20/37 fg's (3/7 threes) 17/18 free throws too. Kb added 5 rebs, 4 assists, 2 turnovers and 4 personal fouls in 45 minutes of play. 

#7: April 23, 2008 (age 29) Vs Denver @ LA (SCORE # 43.2)

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DENVER - APRIL 28:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays up a shot against Marcus Camby #23 the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 28, 2008 in Denver, Col
DENVER - APRIL 28: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers lays up a shot against Marcus Camby #23 the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the Pepsi Center on April 28, 2008 in Denver, Col

This is the only truly great personal playoff performance of KB's career. Jordan had 44 playoff games with over (SCORE # 37.0) and 125 in his overall career, but this is about KB's 25 times.

This playoff game amounted in a win for LA as KB shot 18/27 from the field (5/9 threes) and 8/9 free throws for 49 points in 42 minutes. He also added 4 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 2 turnovers and 4 personal fouls. His one all-time great individual playoff performance!

#6: April 15, 2007 (age 28) Vs Seattle @ LA (SCORE # 44.4)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 27:  Kob e Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Jeff Green #22 of the Seattle SuperSonics on November 27, 2007 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.   The Lakers won 106-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackno
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Kob e Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Jeff Green #22 of the Seattle SuperSonics on November 27, 2007 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 106-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackno

Kobe scored 50 in this one but did other things to make this one of his best personal performances ever. He played 42 minutes and made 18/25 field goals (3/6 threes) and 11/13 free throws. He added 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 turnover and 2 personal fouls in the win. 

#5: Jan 14, 2002 (age 23) Vs Memphis @ LA (SCORE # 46.3)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 3:  Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past Gordan Giricek #10 of the Memphis Grizzlies on December 3, 2002 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, b
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 3: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past Gordan Giricek #10 of the Memphis Grizzlies on December 3, 2002 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, b

In this 56 point performance KB made 21/34 shots (3/6 threes) and 11/12 free throws in only 34 minutes. He added 5 rebs, 4 assists,1 steal and 1 personal foul in the win.  

#4: Feb. 02, 2009 (age 30) @ NY (SCORE 47.3)

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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 2:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against David Lee #42 of the New York Knicks on February 2, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by dow
NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 2: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives the ball against David Lee #42 of the New York Knicks on February 2, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by dow

This is the record in Madison Sq. Garden: 61 points, granted it was not against a NY team that played defense but it was KB vs MSG, not the scrubs from NY in 2008-09. Kobe shot 19/31 from the field (3/6 threes) and an awesome 20/20 free throws. He added 3 assists, 1 block, 2 turnovers and 1 personal foul. Lakers win. 

#3: Dec. 20, 2005 (age 27) Vs Dallas @ LA (SCORE # 49.7

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LOS ANGELES - MARCH 4:  Kobe Bryant #8 and Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers confer during a game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 4, 2005 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Mavs 108-103.  NOTE TO USER: User e
LOS ANGELES - MARCH 4: Kobe Bryant #8 and Lamar Odom #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers confer during a game against the Dallas Mavericks on March 4, 2005 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers defeated the Mavs 108-103. NOTE TO USER: User e

This is the game that many people remember when they talk about KB going off. He played only 33 minutes and scored an astonishing 62 points against the run and gun Mavs. KB hit 18/31 shots (4/10 threes) and 22/25 free throws. He added 8 rebounds, zero assists, 3 steals, 2 turnovers, 3 personal fouls and 62 in three quarters. Dallas lost. 

#2: March 16, 2007 (age 28) Vs Portland @ LA (SCORE # 50.9)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 30:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center December 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by do
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 30: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics at Staples Center December 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by do

This one went into overtime and KB and the Lakers came through with the win in the end. He hit 23/39 shots (8/12 threes) and made 11/12 free throws. He added 7 rebs, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 turnovers and 3 personal fouls and totaled 65 points!

#1: Jan. 22, 2006 (age 27) Vs Toronto @ LA (SCORE # 63.5)

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LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 20:  Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers prepares to shoot a free throw during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on December 20, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers 112-90 in which Kobe Bryant scores
LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 20: Kobe Bryant #8 of the Los Angeles Lakers prepares to shoot a free throw during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on December 20, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers 112-90 in which Kobe Bryant scores

This is Kobe's greatest individual game ever. Yeah, he did it against the worst defensive team in the NBA in 2005-06 but what else would he do, since he was hot and the coach left him in? Might as well go for it. KB's goal was to score more than 69 points and get to Wilt Chamberlain's record of 100 points if possible. He scored 81. In 42 minutes Kobe made 28/46 shots (7/13 threes) and added 18/20 free throws. KB also added 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block, 1 turnover and three personal fouls. This is the second most points scored in an NBA game. 

CONCLUSION

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NOTE: Michael Jordan's 69 point game actually got a (SCORE # 64.6) which is higher than KB's 81 point game (SCORE # 63.5). LOOK IT UP on basketball reference. Why?

Jordan scored 69 on playoff team Cleveland 23/37 fg's (2/6 threes) 21/23 free throws. He added 18 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals, 1 block. Also the game was an away game for Chicago.

KB had 81 points 28/46 fg's (7/13 threes) 18/20 free throws vs. non-playoff team Toronto at home in LA. He added only 6 rebs, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block. 

So....KB's greatest game is less than MJ's, but KB still had some good ones.

With 25 career games over (SCORE # 37.0 or above) Kb falls way short of Jordans 125 career games with (SCORE #37.0 and above.)

KB has had only 1 Playoff game with over (SCORE # 37.0) and MJ had 44!!!!

But, nevertheless, good stuff KB, in your top 25 games ever. That is why you are one of the 15 greatest players ever. 

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