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NBA Video: Rewatch Kobe Bryant Drop 81 Points

Basketball Insiders

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Updated 2 years ago on October 15, 2021 • 1 min read

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On this day eight years ago, one man’s will triumphed an entire team’s. Facing a 63-49 halftime deficit, Kobe Bryant went into a zone like we’ve never seen before from anyone not named Wilt Chamberlain. This went from just a normal regular season game to one of the defining moments in his surefire Hall of Fame career. Rewatch it in all of its glory below, in a condensed three minute version for your convenience.