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

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant scored 81 points in a game against the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006.

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 ...

It’s amazing to think how much time can just fly by. A total of 20 years has now gone and past since the day Kobe Bryant ...

It's hard to believe that it was 16 years ago that Lakers fans got to witness one of the greatest scoring performances of all time. Kobe Bryant went on to become the 4th leading scorer in NBA history, ...

However, for Gil, as iconic as Kobe's 81-point showing was, there is no topping his farewell performance against the Jazz. At ...

It is the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant's 81-point performance against the Raptors, and Nike has released the "Authentic Association #8 and 24 Los Angeles Lakers jersey" Bryant wore that day, which ...

The thing with sneakers—all sneakers, really, but hoop shoes especially—is that it’s as much about the story as the shoe. A new signature silhouette or limited colorway can hit all the right aesthetic ...