Kobe: 62 points in 3 Quarters. His best game ever?

[RRR3]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AOO0ZR_0smo


Just watched for the first time. :applause:

Very calm and collected peformance from the Mamba

Killing them methodically

[Droid101]

Ha, stupid Howard. Pisses off Kobe so he drops 30 in a quarter on them. Like... 14 points in the final 3 minutes.

Was an insane game.

[swagga]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AOO0ZR_0smo


Just watched for the first time. :applause:

Very calm and collected peformance from the Mamba

Killing them methodically

the only comment on that video "the greatest to ever do it" :lol

That being said I consider kobe to be slightly more skilled than jordan, but this doesn't make him a better player than jordan.

[ArbitraryWater]

LOL at the comment :roll:

[RRR3]

Ha, stupid Howard. Pisses off Kobe so he drops 30 in a quarter on them. Like... 14 points in the final 3 minutes.

Was an insane game.
It's never a good idea to piss of an alltime great player.

[Magic 32]

This game, the previous game against the Mavs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwWQTGJPzzY) and the potential hallway series with the Clippers, make me want to kill Tim Thomas. :rant

[RRR3]

Also apparently Kobe's first 60 point game.

[ArbitraryWater]

This game, the previous game against the Mavs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwWQTGJPzzY) and the potential hallway series with the Clippers, make me want to kill Tim Thomas. :rant

http://flashbacknba.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/tim2.jpg%3Fw%3D620%26h%3D264%26crop%3D1



























http://i.gyazo.com/2f0c490e59bdce1ca6222c57f142bb8f.png

[Warfan]

The Mavs got so many techs that game. I remember Kobe smacked Dirk in the face but Dirk got called for a foul and then a tech for complaining about it :lol

His game against portland is proabably my favorite, he was just insane that game and incredibly clutch.

[K Xerxes]

Great game.

But why are Kobe's 'great' scoring outbursts always in the regular season? Why is his regular season career high 81, but his playoff career high only 50? A rather unimpressive and mediocre career high for one of the greatest scorers ever, bettered by likes Allen Iverson, Ray Allen and the great Sleepy Floyd.

[ArbitraryWater]

The Mavs got so many techs that game. I remember Kobe smacked Dirk in the face but Dirk got called for a foul and then a tech for complaining about it :lol

His game against portland is proabably my favorite, he was just insane that game and so clutch.

Kobe shot 20 FT's in 3 quarters, and SEVEN of those due to Mavericks Players complaining / Technicals about the ALREADY ridiculous FT's he was getting :oldlol:

[inclinerator]

incredible

[Warfan]

Great game.

But why are Kobe's 'great' scoring outbursts always in the regular season? Why is his regular season career high 81, but his playoff career high only 50? A rather unimpressive and mediocre career high for one of the greatest scorers ever, bettered by likes Allen Iverson, Ray Allen and the great Sleepy Floyd.

I think this is a somewhat valid point and a guy of his caliber should probably have a higher career high and more 50+ games. But I think something that needs to be considered though is that most of kobe's great scoring nights were during the seasons where he didnt have a good enough cast to play in a lot of playoff games. Even before this dallas game, kobe only had 5 50-point games in his whole career. In 10 years he only had 5....

Then from 05-07 he probably scored 50+ around 20 times (I think). But he had a garbage cast. Then Pau gets traded and he gets a bit older and he isn't just focused on carrying this huge scoring load for the team every night. But even after that, his scoring was still excellent during his 3 finals appearances/2 title runs and he still had some huge scoring games.

[G0ATbe]

GOAT gonna GOAT:applause: .

[pauk]

For me its Kobe's 65 point performance vs Blazers in 2007, he got only 11 FTs, everything was majority nifty jumpshots shots made, shooting 59% FG, hitting 8 for 12 from 3PT land......... he didnt just get to the paint/get fts, his shot was ON FIRE the whole time....... he was so hot that he even made a shot from way behind midcourt of a clearpath, he played also great D here.....
THAT and the fact that every single shot was needed to the very last second is what makes this one stand out for me from his 81 point game/62 in 3.... first he would hit a 3PT shot to tie the game and send it to Over-Time......... then the game was again tied with 44 seconds left in OT, Kobe would then hit a 3 pointer, then the Blazers would respond, then he sealed the deal.....

Ridicilously Hot - Check
Ridicilously little FTs - Check
Ridicilously many jumpshots made - Check
Ridicilously close/thriller of a game - Check
Ridicilously Clutch - Check
Every single basket needed - Check

Kobe 65 vs Blazers > Any of his games..... for me...

There is a full game on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es9Jkr_rWSY

[Magic 32]

Great game.

But why are Kobe's 'great' scoring outbursts always in the regular season? Why is his regular season career high 81, but his playoff career high only 50? A rather unimpressive and mediocre career high for one of the greatest scorers ever, bettered by likes Allen Iverson, Ray Allen and the great Sleepy Floyd.

Kobe is underrated in the way that he subordinates in the playoffs and plays team ball (minus 2003 and 2012).

The 2006 playoffs is perfect example of that.

He basically did a Steve Nash impression in the first 4 games (completely blindsiding the Suns).

And he did not get a lot of PO games where he was the man and still at his peak.

Most against the Suns too, and that would have been the wrong game plan.

[pauk]

Magic 32, being such a big Kobe fan im interested to hear what you think is his best game & why? What do you think about Kobe's 65 pts vs Blazers? Am i right or am i right? :)

[Magic 32]

Magic 32, being such a big Kobe fan im interested to hear what you think is his best game & why? What do you think about Kobe's 65 pts vs Blazers? Am i right or am i right? :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wVwztfmNVI

Not the best numbers (that would be G2 vs the Nuggets 2008).

[pauk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wVwztfmNVI

Not the best numbers (that would be G2 vs the Nuggets 2008).

Ah yea, the http://oi58.tinypic.com/11qpldt.jpg game!

[Hey Yo]

I think this is a somewhat valid point and a guy of his caliber should probably have a higher career high and more 50+ games. But I think something that needs to be considered though is that most of kobe's great scoring nights were during the seasons where he didnt have a good enough cast to play in a lot of playoff games. Even before this dallas game, kobe only had 5 50-point games in his whole career. In 10 years he only had 5....

Then from 05-07 he probably scored 50+ around 20 times (I think). But he had a garbage cast. Then Pau gets traded and he gets a bit older and he isn't just focused on carrying this huge scoring load for the team every night. But even after that, his scoring was still excellent during his 3 finals appearances/2 title runs and he still had some huge scoring games.
You're exactly right and from 05-07 is what exactly Kobe wanted.

He wanted to be the man. Got his wish when Shaq was traded. Then once he saw how hard it was trying to be a one man team, he bitched for changes directly after getting bounced by PHX again in the first round. Then he asked for a trade. Then got help and all was happy again.

He got his wish but it backfired in his face, other than a few high scoring regular season games and a scoring title during 05-07.

[Magic 32]

You're exactly right and from 05-07 is what exactly Kobe wanted.

He wanted to be the man. Got his wish when Shaq was traded. Then once he saw how hard it was trying to be a one man team, he bitched for changes directly after getting bounced by PHX again in the first round. Then he asked for a trade. Then got help and all was happy again.

He got his wish but it backfired in his face, other than a few high scoring regular season games and a scoring title during 05-07.

Nobody should be on a rebuilding team at their peak.

Especially when it sucks.

He wasted 3 out of 4 peak years before that local radio show (and he took it back in the same interview).

[GrapeApe]

Nobody should be on a rebuilding team at their peak.

Especially when it sucks.

He wasted 3 out of 4 peak years before that local radio show (and he took it back in the same interview).

Wade went through the same thing. It's definitely frustrating when a great player is on a team that has no shot of going anywhere.

[Magic 32]

Wade went through the same thing. It's definitely frustrating when a great player is on a team that has no shot of going anywhere.

Hakeem and Kareem are the only other top 10'ish player that went through the same thing.

Maybe that's why they keep playing for so long (just like Kobe). Frustrated over lost opportunities.

[OldSchoolBBall]

No, it's not his best game. Dude had like 18-20 FT's in the 3rd quarter alone. I like when guys make buckets, not when they're bailed out at the line.

[sick_brah07]

Great game.

But why are Kobe's 'great' scoring outbursts always in the regular season? Why is his regular season career high 81, but his playoff career high only 50? A rather unimpressive and mediocre career high for one of the greatest scorers ever, bettered by likes Allen Iverson, Ray Allen and the great Sleepy Floyd.

Although i agree to an extent because it is strange he hasnt had more scoring outburst in the first few founds in the playoffs you have to take into consideration kobe is probably one of the most double teamed players of alltime

[Xiengqichess]

For me its Kobe's 65 point performance vs Blazers in 2007, he got only 11 FTs, everything was majority nifty jumpshots shots made, shooting 59% FG, hitting 8 for 12 from 3PT land......... he didnt just get to the paint/get fts, his shot was ON FIRE the whole time....... he was so hot that he even made a shot from way behind midcourt of a clearpath, he played also great D here.....
THAT and the fact that every single shot was needed to the very last second is what makes this one stand out for me from his 81 point game/62 in 3.... first he would hit a 3PT shot to tie the game and send it to Over-Time......... then the game was again tied with 44 seconds left in OT, Kobe would then hit a 3 pointer, then the Blazers would respond, then he sealed the deal.....

Ridicilously Hot - Check
Ridicilously little FTs - Check
Ridicilously many jumpshots made - Check
Ridicilously close/thriller of a game - Check
Ridicilously Clutch - Check
Every single basket needed - Check

Kobe 65 vs Blazers > Any of his games..... for me...

There is a full game on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es9Jkr_rWSY

And if the Lakers lost this game, there was no playoff.
It was big.

[Heavincent]

Great game.

But why are Kobe's 'great' scoring outbursts always in the regular season? Why is his regular season career high 81, but his playoff career high only 50? A rather unimpressive and mediocre career high for one of the greatest scorers ever, bettered by likes Allen Iverson, Ray Allen and the great Sleepy Floyd.

His playoff scoring averages are identical to his regular season averages, and he has had multiple series in which he averaged close to 35 PPG. It's safe to say he's just as prolific in the post season. It's also worth noting that most of his 60+ point outbursts came between 05 and 07, when his team sucked, thus he didn't have as many chances because he was playing against those loaded Suns squads in the first round.

Hell, this just proves he's even more consistent in the playoffs.

[SamuraiSWISH]

No, it's not his best game. Dude had like 18-20 FT's in the 3rd quarter alone. I like when guys make buckets, not when they're bailed out at the line.
I agree, 2006 saw an absurd amount of touch foul calls on the perimeter boosting production. But he still dropped 40 points in 3 quarters without the foul line bonus. That's putting the ball in the hole. So that's a real nitpick.

[PickernRoller]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AOO0ZR_0smo


Just watched for the first time. :applause:

Very calm and collected peformance from the Mamba

Killing them methodically

You seen the light? :roll: :roll:

[ImKobe]

His playoff scoring averages are identical to his regular season averages, and he has had multiple series in which he averaged close to 35 PPG. It's safe to say he's just as prolific in the post season. It's also worth noting that most of his 60+ point outbursts came between 05 and 07, when his team sucked, thus he didn't have as many chances because he was playing against those loaded Suns squads in the first round.

Hell, this just proves he's even more consistent in the playoffs.

Kobe was averaging 33/7/7 while playing next to Shaq in the first 3 rounds of the Playoffs with 93 points & 26 rebounds in 2 games combined (against the Queens n the Spurs) in 2001... he's averaged 30+ ppg for a series countless times... Kobe's efficiency and numbers usually have gone up in the playoffs with some exceptions...

2009 he went ham in every PO series... lowest-scoring game was 29 pts in the Finals..

I think his highest series PPG was 35 against Sacramento in 2001.... In his last Playoff game, he put up 42 points and averaged 30 ppg for the Playoffs..

[ArbitraryWater]

Although i agree to an extent because it is strange he hasnt had more scoring outburst in the first few founds in the playoffs you have to take into consideration kobe is probably one of the most double teamed players of alltime

Seriously? :oldlol:

That's your ****ing explanation?

Dude no shit, most greats are double teamed and receive special defensive attention..

BTW, agreed with OldSchoolBall & pauk...

That 65 against Blazers doe :bowdown:

I don't understand 20 FT's in 3 Q's though.. Some BS calls in there.

Efficiency and Point total would be significantly worse without those bailouts.

[SwayDizzle]

Blazers game was insane.

[ZMonkey11]

His playoff scoring averages are identical to his regular season averages, and he has had multiple series in which he averaged close to 35 PPG. It's safe to say he's just as prolific in the post season. It's also worth noting that most of his 60+ point outbursts came between 05 and 07, when his team sucked, thus he didn't have as many chances because he was playing against those loaded Suns squads in the first round.

Hell, this just proves he's even more consistent in the playoffs.

Those loaded Suns team that played no defense and tried to get a shot off before 8 seconds?

Seems like he'd get more opportunities, but that's none of my business.

[Magic 32]

Those loaded Suns team that played no defense and tried to get a shot off before 8 seconds?

Seems like he'd get more opportunities, but that's none of my business.

One shot away from victory.

[OldSchoolBBall]

I don't understand 20 FT's in 3 Q's though.. Some BS calls in there.


25 FT's in 3 quarters and with 18-20 of those coming in the third quarter alone iirc.

[ArbitraryWater]

25 FT's in 3 quarters and with 18-20 of those coming in the third quarter alone iirc.

Oh my god you're right... Dude shot 25 FT's in 3 quarters :wtf:

And he isn't an attacker like 'Bron or MJ either

[TheMarkMadsen]

And he isn't an attacker like 'Bron or MJ either


Did you begin watching lakers games in 2008.

[Heavincent]

Oh my god you're right... Dude shot 25 FT's in 3 quarters :wtf:

And he isn't an attacker like 'Bron or MJ either

You are clueless. This is from 2013, when he was old and out of his prime (physically). He has always been a great finisher around the rim, hence why teams have to foul him. lol at you acting like he's a jump shooter.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2013/1206/grant_r_Kobe1213_ShotChart_1152.jpg

[ArbitraryWater]

Did you begin watching lakers games in 2008.

He NEVER routinely attacked the rim like those guys did... Sure he had more firepower, explosiveness and Speed from 2001-2006, but he always relied on the Jumper first.

[ArbitraryWater]

You are clueless. This is from 2013, when he was old and out of his prime (physically). He has always been a great finisher around the rim, hence why teams have to foul him. lol at you acting like he's a jump shooter.

Kobe in 2013 had a bounce back year :facepalm

Everyone knows that.. Pull up the 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Charts... Dude had like 1 total layup in the Mavericks series.

This ****in Chart is supposed to justify a Perimeter Player getting 25 FT's in 3 Q's? I'm gonna check that game most DEF again, and will probably see 10+ bogus calls...

Heck, pauk, get on this shit..

[chazzy]

Kobe in 2013 had a bounce back year :facepalm

Everyone knows that.. Pull up the 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Charts... Dude had like 1 total layup in the Mavericks series.

This ****in Chart is supposed to justify a Perimeter Player getting 25 FT's in 3 Q's? I'm gonna check that game most DEF again, and will probably see 10+ bogus calls...

Heck, pauk, get on this shit..
What's new, this guy and Oldschool whining in another Kobe thread. Why would you pull up charts from after his physical peak? Do you realize what year this game is from?

[dh144498]

Oh my god you're right... Dude shot 25 FT's in 3 quarters :wtf:

And he isn't an attacker like 'Bron or MJ either

you don't watch any basketball, do you.... just out here making up stuff.

:roll:

[AnaheimLakers24]

his 47 point game at age 36 against the blazers was nice too. helped them to get to the playoffs

[AnaheimLakers24]

Yes, Kobe is an attacker just like LeBron and Michael.....................






:rolleyes:
hows germany :roll:

[ImKobe]

his 47 point game at age 36 against the blazers was nice too. helped them to get to the playoffs

he was 34 u dumb fakkit