Kobe Bryant 81 Points Quiz: The Night Against Toronto

This kobe bryant 81 points quiz relives one of basketball's greatest scoring nights. Play 10 interactive questions on 22 January 2006 at Staples Center, the Lakers trailing by 18, Kobe's 55 second-half points, 28 field goals, seven threes, 18 free throws, a 122-104 win, coach Phil Jackson and why only Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points ranks higher.

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Date
When did Kobe score 81 points?
Opp
Which team was the opponent?
Arena
Where was the game played?
Rank
Where does 81 rank among single-game NBA scores?
Wilt
How many did Wilt Chamberlain score in his record game?
Trail
By how many did the Lakers trail in the third quarter?
Half
How many points did Kobe score in the second half?
FT
How many free throws did he make?
Final
What was the final score?
Coach
Who coached the Lakers?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: When did Kobe score 81 points?
Answer: January 2006
On 22 January.
Q2: Which team was the opponent?
Answer: Toronto Raptors
A regular-season game.
Q3: Where was the game played?
Answer: Staples Center
The Lakers' home.
Q4: Where does 81 rank among single-game NBA scores?
Answer: Second
Only Wilt scored more.
Q5: How many did Wilt Chamberlain score in his record game?
Answer: 100
In 1962.
Q6: By how many did the Lakers trail in the third quarter?
Answer: 18
Kobe took over.
Q7: How many points did Kobe score in the second half?
Answer: 55
An astonishing half.
Q8: How many free throws did he make?
Answer: 18
Out of 20 attempts.
Q9: What was the final score?
Answer: 122-104
A comfortable win.
Q10: Who coached the Lakers?
Answer: Phil Jackson
Back for a second spell.

A Night of 81

On 22 January 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center. It remains the second-highest single-game total in NBA history, behind only Wilt Chamberlain's 100 points in 1962.

The Lakers trailed by 18 in the third quarter before Kobe took over, scoring 55 points in the second half alone. He made 28 field goals, including seven three-pointers, and 18 of 20 free throws. The Lakers won 122-104 under coach Phil Jackson.

The game showcased Kobe's relentless scoring and footwork. That season he led the league in scoring, and fans still debate whether any modern player can approach 81. Kobe later called it a special night shared with his family in the arena.

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When it happened
Who the Lakers played
How the game unfolded
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Where it ranks

Did You Know?

Kobe wore number 8 at the time.
He later wore number 24.
Both numbers were retired by the Lakers.
Kobe won five NBA titles.
He scored 60 in his final game.