That Time When Kobe Bryant Scored 81 Points in a Game

After two quarters of the January 22, 2006 Lakers game against the Raptors, the 18,997 fans in the stands of the Staples Center were getting ready for another Laker loss when suddenly they became witnesses of a piece of history: Kobe Bryant scored 81 points, 55 points in the second half to total 81 points, the second-best scoring show of all times and the best in 44 years.

It was the re-run of the 2006 Lakers game airing on television and also when Kobe himself tweeted throughout the whole broadcast with a hashtag #countonkobe.

The broadcast aired with the following tweets on twitter as the Lakers 2006 game aired on television:

@NBA TV- Time to go, folks. Tune into @NBATV now and follow @kobebryant; he's watching his 81-point game for the first time. #COUNTONKOBE.

NBA partner TNT also encouraged viewers to tune in to both the replay and Kobe’s unique Twitter take.

@kobebryant- “I can't believe I've never watched this game till now”

@kobebryant- “Down 14, I'm heating up...at this point I wouldn't pass a kidney stone #countonkobe”

@kobebryant-  “After the 3rd quarter, @RealLamarOdom tells me "you can't get 60", then half way through he said "you can't get 70" #countonkobe”

@greaterthan-“ .@KobeBryant how lucky do u feel that @Scalabrine wasn't on the Raptors to D u up in this game? #WhiteMamba @nikebasketball #CountOnKobe”

@kobebryant- “.@DrinkGT @Scalabrine @nikebasketball the white mamba wasn't in the building but the red mamba was...Matt Bonner.”

@SHAQ-   “Watchin Kobe's historical 81 pt game. Question Kobe did u wake up and say I'm a hit 80 today,  jalens guarding me. #answermyquestionkobe”

@kobebryant- “.@SHAQ yep...lol”

This broadcast was one of the best events for NBA fans across the nations as history was made in that match. What’s more entertaining than having to watch the game with the champ and hear what he has to stay about that historic game? This was only possible thanks to social media and the internet. 

Some Interesting facts about Kobe Bryant

 If the MVP is supposed to be the best player on the best team, then Kobe Bryant will not get it this year. I think that the MVP should be awarded to the best player in NBA, period. Who is the player whose game is most complete, who cannot be guarded on offense and is an excellent defender as well? Is there another player in the NBA who can score 65 points in a game the way that Bryant has. Below posted are some of the interesting facts about Kobe Bryant.  (20 Second Timeout 2007)

ü  -The Lakers are now 11-4 during Kobe Bryant's career when he scores at least 50 points.

ü  -This was Bryant's third 60 point game. The only other players to have at least three 60 point games are Wilt Chamberlain (32), Michael Jordan (4) and Elgin Baylor (3). The complete list of players who have scored 60 points in an NBA game can be found here.

ü  -According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Bryant has scored 62 overtime points this season, more than anyone else in the NBA. Portland's Zach Randolph, who had six on Friday, is second with 49.

ü  -Kobe Bryant is now averaging 29.7 ppg for the season. Despite being slowed at the start of the season as he recovered from offseason knee surgery, he has now moved into a virtual tie with Carmelo Anthony in the race for the scoring title.  (20 second timeout 2007)

These are some of Kobe Bryant’s best achievement so far and who knows maybe he will outdone himself in the next oncoming seasons in NBA. 

How To Buy Laker Tickets

There is no basketball experience that compares to going to watch your favourite team play live. The NBA is not the most popular sport in America, however, they still find a way to fill the arena to capacity. Laker tickets can become a hard ticket to purchase. Depending if the opponent is a popular team, or if the opponent has a good record, tickets may be hard to buy. Conversely, if the team isn’t playing that well over the course of the season, you have great chances of purchasing tickets.

Figure 8 - NBA

In the rest of this post, I am going to illustrate the process of purchasing Laker tickets.

1.       Go to the Los Angeles Lakers’ official website

2.       Choose which Lakers Game you want to go to by looking at the schedule

3.       Click buy tickets on the right-hand side of the webpage next to the game you have selected

4.       Choose the section you would like to sit and watch the game

5.       Select the price and number of seats you would like to purchase

6.       Click “Find Tickets”

7.       Select any additional packaging and parking options and then click next

8.       Enter your personal information and credit card information

9.       Print tickets or pick-up tickets in the mail or at the Staples Centre (Los Angeles Lakers, 2015)

Figure 9 – That’s My Ticket

Once you purchase your Lakers Basketball tickets, you will be in for an incredible basketball experience. I personally know that when I go to basketball games, I have a fun and exciting time! If you could see and team play, which team would you choose?