THE GAME IN 140 CHARACTERS OR FEWER
Kobe Bryant turns back the clock and scores season-high 31 points, including late jumpers that bury the Washington Wizards.
QUOTE OF THE NIGHT
“It was like a movie, him taking it over towards the end, knocking those shots down. It was crazy.” – Jordan Clarkson on Bryant, via Time Warner Cable SportsNet.
STAT OF THE NIGHT
Julius Randle recorded a career-high 19 rebounds, including seven offensive boards.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Bryant made 10-of-24 shots, one of his most efficient nights at a 41.