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

Kobe Bryant's 81-point game is officially 20 years old. The 2nd-most prolific scoring game in NBA history remains one of the league's single most iconic moments. And for one of the most popular ...

Twenty years ago, Kobe Bryant did the unthinkable. On Jan. 22, 2006, the NBA legend took the court for the Lakers at Staples Center in Los Angeles and dropped 81 points in a stunning performance ...

Chris Paul claims Kobe Bryant wouldn’t have scored 81 points against his team, saying he would have forced double teams.

Twenty years ago today, the NBA witnessed one of the most unforgettable scoring performances in league history, when Kobe Bryant poured in 81 points in a single game. As the anniversary of that night ...