The 2005-06 season was a turning point for the resurrection of Kobe Bryant, as the lone franchise player for the Los Angeles Lakers began his tear in the NBA. With his deadly skill set and sheer determination, few players in the NBA had any chance of slowing Bryant’s dominance.
On this day in Lakers history, Bryant took things into his own hands and helped guide the team to an improbable victory. Jan. 27 provided a showdown between two Pacific Division rivals, as the Lakers hosted the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center.
Bryant was coming off of an all-time performance, as it was his first game since an 81-point onslaught against the Toronto Raptors.