What sparked the NBA legend's 81-point masterpiece? Former Raptors coach Sam Mitchell helps break it down, 20 years later. Shaun Powell On Jan. 22, 2006 Kobe put up his iconic 81-point performance.

Charlie Villanueva recalls witnessing Kobe Bryant dominate an NBA game so effortlessly it felt like watching a real-life ...

Every year, the NBA celebrates Kobe Bryant's legendary 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006. This year, the league marked the 20th anniversary of that performance. But while ...

For those who never witnessed Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points in a game, Kobe Bryant 's 81-point masterpiece during the ...

Famed sports commentator Jim Gray recalls some of his favorite memories of Kobe Bryant during tonight's NBA on NBC broadcast.

Late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant put on one of the most unfathomable scoring performances in NBA history two decades ago tonight. Peek-a-boo. 81 points. Bryant torched the Toronto Raptors on ...

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 ...

Earlier this week, NBA fans celebrated the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's historic 81-point game. Nike even honored the Los Angeles Lakers legend with a retro release of the shoes Bryant wore in ...

Vanessa Bryant honors late Kobe Bryant with a major announcement, continuing his legacy and impact on the NBA and community.

It is hard to believe that we are quickly approaching the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's legendary 81-point game. It seems like just yesterday I was a freshman in high school, waking up to the news ...

January 14, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30, left) shakes hands with Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24, right) before the game at Oracle Arena. Mandatory ...