Holy Crap! Kobe 81!

gear02 · 01-22-2006, 10:24 PM

Though I hate the lakers, I'll give this to Kobe.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=260122013

81 points against the Raptors. Lakers won 122-114.

Amazing.

brainsmile · 01-22-2006, 10:53 PM

yawn... a great achievement. His teammates suck

bachviet · 01-22-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by brainsmile

yawn... a great achievement. His teammates suck

Don't be so mean now but the Lakers are doom with Kobe scoring all the points.

ialsohaveadream · 01-22-2006, 11:04 PM

Hey, whatever it takes to get the Lakers that #8 seed in the playoffs so the Spurs can sweep them.

Anyway, impressive achievement by Kobe, regardless of the opponent. I never thought Phil Jackson was that great of a coach, but I think he's doing his best job this year.

brainsmile · 01-22-2006, 11:20 PM

no lottery baby... ok then when you put it in that perspective hope they get the #1 seed and then lose to #8

Freelance Superhero · 01-22-2006, 11:39 PM

the first thing my little cousin said was, "wow, if he had only scored 20 more points, he could have beaten wilt chamberlain's record."

"if he had only scored 20 more points..."

but honestly... i was in the shower when the game ended, and when i came out and my cousin told me the news, my first question to him was, "but did they win?"

the fact that kobe could score 81 and i would still wonder if they won is a bad sign. very bad sign...

Showtime · 01-23-2006, 01:20 AM

I needed that. Last couple of games were pathetic and this one started out like the others. #8 = best player in the league. Wait til Lebron or KG come to town.

Itsme · 01-23-2006, 06:56 AM

When I read the headline about Kobe scoring 81 I figured the Lakers lost.....that's the general rule when someone scores an unusually high number, his team loses due to the lack of teamwork, but not in this case.

ialsohaveadream · 01-23-2006, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Itsme

When I read the headline about Kobe scoring 81 I figured the Lakers lost.....that's the general rule when someone scores an unusually high number, his team loses due to the lack of teamwork, but not in this case.

...then you remembered they were playing the Raptors?

Back when Larry Brown was coaching the 76ers, he did a great job of convincing the team that it helped to let Iverson take most of the shots. Jackson is managing to do the same thing, and it seems to be working on everybody except Odom, who is so obviously unhappy that it's almost funny to watch.

bachviet · 01-23-2006, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ialsohaveadream

...then you remembered they were playing the Raptors?

Back when Larry Brown was coaching the 76ers, he did a great job of convincing the team that it helped to let Iverson take most of the shots. Jackson is managing to do the same thing, and it seems to be working on everybody except Odom, who is so obviously unhappy that it's almost funny to watch.

Now I know why he drove in and turned the ball over (offensive foul) at the end of the regulation vs. the Kings. And he also shot the ball the end instead of passing it to Kobe.

Sirrich3 · 01-23-2006, 09:00 AM

Incredible! I got to see the last quarter. 2nd in NBA all time scoring in a game

Showtime · 01-23-2006, 12:55 PM

With the new hand checking rules being enforced, scoring will be easier.
3 players are averaging 30 or more and a couple more would be if they learned to take advantage of the way the game is being called.

Kobe had a shot at 70-80 twice before and sat out the whole 4th both times. The 1st time he was visibly pissed at pj for pulling him out and so was I. I didn't remeber him pulling Mj out when things were clicking. The 2nd time was another blowout and #8 seemed alright with it.

We may see similar games like this in the future and then the NBA might adjust the rules again or enjoy the publicity this stuff brings. Bron just got his 50 and could go for even bigger games imo. AI, Tmac, KG, Wade, Allen, Marbury, Dirk, etc. could all have monster games, but I don't see 80 happening soon. Then again it could be like the home derby between Sosa and McGuire that helped revive baseball.

Regardless, Kobe double nickeled in one half and that is amazing.

01-22-2006, 10:53 PM	#2
brainsmile Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: woah... why is welfareloser here with me so early in the morning and more importantly why am I wearing her clothes?!? Posts: 13,754	yawn... a great achievement. His teammates suck __________________ ********************************** DCM #1 (Founder) "Nobody beats Vitus Gerulaitis 18 times in a row." - Vitus Gerulaitis on beating Jimmy Connors after 17 failed attempts.

01-22-2006, 11:04 PM	#4
ialsohaveadream Fleet Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FL Posts: 8,077	Hey, whatever it takes to get the Lakers that #8 seed in the playoffs so the Spurs can sweep them. Anyway, impressive achievement by Kobe, regardless of the opponent. I never thought Phil Jackson was that great of a coach, but I think he's doing his best job this year. __________________ Web log

01-22-2006, 11:39 PM	#6
Freelance Superhero Optimus Prime Join Date: May 2002 Location: in bed Posts: 4,116	the first thing my little cousin said was, "wow, if he had only scored 20 more points, he could have beaten wilt chamberlain's record." "if he had only scored 20 more points..." but honestly... i was in the shower when the game ended, and when i came out and my cousin told me the news, my first question to him was, "but did they win?" the fact that kobe could score 81 and i would still wonder if they won is a bad sign. very bad sign... __________________ "I can't believe you can eat that; it looks like abortion." - Augusta, of the Tard-Blog

01-23-2006, 01:20 AM	#7
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	I needed that. Last couple of games were pathetic and this one started out like the others. #8 = best player in the league. Wait til Lebron or KG come to town. __________________ NBA REPORT 10-11/ The 3-Peat! 1948 1949 1950 1952 1953 1954 1972 1980 1982 1985 1987 1988 2000 2001 2002 2009 2010 Reigning NBA CHAMPS!

01-23-2006, 09:00 AM	#11
Sirrich3 Rear Admiral Upper Half Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In Sunny Southern California Posts: 3,950	Incredible! I got to see the last quarter. 2nd in NBA all time scoring in a game __________________

01-22-2006, 10:24 PM	#1
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	Holy Crap! Kobe 81! Though I hate the lakers, I'll give this to Kobe. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=260122013 81 points against the Raptors. Lakers won 122-114. Amazing.

01-22-2006, 11:20 PM	#5
brainsmile Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: woah... why is welfareloser here with me so early in the morning and more importantly why am I wearing her clothes?!? Posts: 13,754	no lottery baby... ok then when you put it in that perspective hope they get the #1 seed and then lose to #8

01-23-2006, 06:56 AM	#8
Itsme Vice Admiral Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,813	When I read the headline about Kobe scoring 81 I figured the Lakers lost.....that's the general rule when someone scores an unusually high number, his team loses due to the lack of teamwork, but not in this case.

01-23-2006, 12:55 PM	#12
Showtime Lakers fanatic Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: L.A. ->SoCal<- O.C. Posts: 7,338	With the new hand checking rules being enforced, scoring will be easier. 3 players are averaging 30 or more and a couple more would be if they learned to take advantage of the way the game is being called. Kobe had a shot at 70-80 twice before and sat out the whole 4th both times. The 1st time he was visibly pissed at pj for pulling him out and so was I. I didn't remeber him pulling Mj out when things were clicking. The 2nd time was another blowout and #8 seemed alright with it. We may see similar games like this in the future and then the NBA might adjust the rules again or enjoy the publicity this stuff brings. Bron just got his 50 and could go for even bigger games imo. AI, Tmac, KG, Wade, Allen, Marbury, Dirk, etc. could all have monster games, but I don't see 80 happening soon. Then again it could be like the home derby between Sosa and McGuire that helped revive baseball. Regardless, Kobe double nickeled in one half and that is amazing.

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