There were no shortage of highlights from Kobe Bryant throughout his illustrious 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Two that often tend to stand out are when he scored 81 points against the Toronto Raptors, and when Bryant outscored the Dallas Mavericks through three quarters.
While some point to the two games as the best of Bryant’s career, and in some cases debate which night was more memorable, there’s no doubt for Lakers head coach Luke Walton. “I think probably the 81,” Walton answered when asked which was the superior Bryant performance.
“The Dallas thing was really impressive as well, but the Toronto one, that was back and forth.