What was Kobe shot percentage when he scored 81?

Also of note is how efficient Bryant was. He shot 28-for-46 (60.9 percent) from the field, 7-of-13 (53.8 percent) from the three-point line, and 18-for-20 (90.0 percent) from the free-throw line. For someone who was constantly criticized about his inefficient shooting, it surely didn't happen on this night.

How many shots did Kobe shoot when he scored 81?

Kobe Bryant took 46 shots when scoring 81+ points versus the Raptors on January 22, 2006.

How long did Kobe play in his 81 point game?

On this day 17 years ago, Kobe Bryant etched his name in NBA history once again when he dropped 81 points to dismantle the Toronto Raptors 122-104. He did it in just 42 minutes, but Bryant was confident he would've scored way north of 81 had he played for a full 48 minutes.

What was Kobe's true shooting percentage?

Kobe Bryant had a true shooting percentage of 55.0 in his career.

Who was guarding Kobe when he scored 81?

In honor of the 17-year anniversary, people throughout the NBA community shared their thoughts about the game, and even the man who guarded Kobe that day (former Raptors guard Jalen Rose) looked back on the moment.

The Game When Kobe Bryant Scored 81 Points

Who scored 70 points in the NBA?

Elgin Baylor was the first NBA player to have a 70-point game when he had a 71-point, 25-rebound effort as a member of the Lakers in November 1960. Chamberlain broke Baylor's record the following year with his 78-point game, which actually came in a loss to Baylor, who scored 63 points in the matchup, and the Lakers.

What is the highest points Kobe scored in a game?

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Kobe Bryant's 81-point game is almost as famous as Chamberlain's 100. It's the only other time in NBA history a player has scored 80 or more points in a game, and only one other player (Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns) has hit 70 points since then.

Who is statistically better LeBron or Kobe?

Rather surprisingly, Lebron edges out Kobe in every major statistical category, averaging 27.1 vs 25.0 PPG, 7.3 vs 5.2 RPG, 7.0 vs 4.7 APG, 1.6 vs 1.4 SPG, and 0.8 vs 0.5 BPG. Lebron's PPG advantage is magnified by the fact that he posts a True Shooting Percentage of 58.4%, as opposed to Kobe's 55%.

What is Jordan's highest scoring game?

Michael Jordan posted his most points in a game against the Cavaliers on March 28, 1990, with 69 points.

How many 60 point games does Kobe have?

Only six players have scored 60 or more points on more than one occasion: Wilt Chamberlain (32 times), Kobe Bryant (6 times), Michael Jordan (4 times), James Harden (4 times), Damian Lillard (4 times), and Elgin Baylor (3 times).

How many shots did Kobe take in his 60 point game?

He took 50 shots, setting an NBA game record.

Who took more shots Jordan or Kobe?

Kobe played a lot as a wing shooter and Jordan played closer to the rim than Kobe did. Jordan took 4500 more shots in the mid-range than Kobe.

Has any NBA player scored 69 points?

On March 28th, 1990, Jordan's Chicago Bulls were playing against the Cleveland Cavaliers when he got hammered by Cleveland's defense. His reaction to the foul was as expected. He went on a tear and ended up scoring an incredible 69 points.

Who scored 69 points in the NBA?

Kobe was also shooting 90 percent from the charity line. Here are Michael's stats in his high-scoring game: 69 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and four steals.

Who shot more Kobe or LeBron?

Kobe is averaging 1.3 points per shot taken over his career, while James is at around 1.35. Despite the small difference, it's clear LeBron's increased efficiency renders him the more lethal scorer. And if you ask Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, he'll tell you the same (via Brian Windhorst of ESPN.com):

Is Kobe the best scorer ever?

A few people nowadays think that LeBron is a greater scorer than Kobe. KOBE IS THE GREATEST SCORER WE HAVE EVER SEEN. Greater Scorer Kareem or Kobe: Kareem is the all time leading scorer we all know this. He passed Wilt Chamberlain Karl Malone and Michael Jordan.

Has Kobe ever beaten Michael Jordan?

While Bryant fell one championship short of Jordan's six, he did earn bragging rights in one category: head-to-head matchups. Bryant finished his career with a 5-3 record in matchups against Jordan, although, much like Bryant and LeBron James, they never faced each other in the NBA Finals.

What is Steph Curry true shooting percentage?

Not only has Curry averaged an elite true shooting percentage (62.6 percent) in his 14-year NBA career, but he has exceeded 60 percent in 10 of those seasons.

Who is the most dominant big man in NBA history?

Wilt Chamberlain

The most dominant big man offensively in NBA history, though that partially had to do with the level of competition Wilt Chamberlain faced in his era.

What was Kobes best stat line?

How many 80 point games does Kobe have?

He has had 1 eighty-point game, 6 sixty-point games (including his final game), 26 fifty-point games, and 134 forty-point games in his career.

Has there ever been a 50 point triple double?

Only four players other than Luka Doncic have scored more than 50 points in a triple-double: James Harden (three times), Russell Westbrook (twice), Wilt Chamberlain (twice) and Elgin Baylor (once).