Inside Kobe Bryant’s Mind During the 81-Point Game | Real NBA
Twenty years ago, Kobe Bryant delivered one of the greatest performances in basketball history — an unforgettable 81-point night against the Toronto Raptors.
This film revisits that legendary game through original broadcast footage, reflections from players who witnessed it firsthand, and Kobe himself breaking down the night possession by possession as he prepares with our film crew. From the mindset to the moments, this is the full story behind one of the most iconic performances the NBA has ever seen.
More than a scoring outburst, Kobe’s 81 was a masterclass in preparation, focus, and relentless will — a night that forever changed how greatness is measured.
Originally aired on NBA TV, this special presentation honors the 20th anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s historic 81-point game.
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23 Comments
GOAT!
LEGEND!
We may never see another performance like that again
Kobe the greatest to ever lace up ball kicks
Miss you legend
Kobe
Kobe has the most points scored in history that 100 point game never existed
Black Mamba ♾️ The Greatest! 🐐🏀🔥💯
Will never be another player of this skill caliber
I genuinely miss staples center like I know it’s the same exact arena but after the branding rights the “aroma” just hasn’t been the same
What happen in Colorado, Kobe?
My G.o.a.t
6 7
The camera man sucked during the interview
Kobe bean Bryant the GOAT forever!
The goat
To watch Kobe Bryant played, is watching history! Thank you for all those amazing history moments!! RIP Legend!
great nba player fr
6:20 Stu Lantz: Kobe might have to get 50 tonight
Kobe scores 55 in the second half alone and out scores Toronto 55-41 😂😂😂😂
Sorry i have to but Lebron would've never signed them fans autographs he would've walked right past them. Tell me I'm cappin
Absolutely legend and icon. R.I.P. 🙏
Kobe dropping 81 points on 61% shooting in the dead ball era while coming back trailing from 18 points to win the game by 18 points is GOAT shit 🐐 Greatest Laker of All Time.
The one game Joel Meyers missed, lol. RIP Bean.