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Watch: Kobe’s first 50-point game

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Unknown date and location; FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant poses during a portrait session. Mandatory Credit: VJ Lovero-Imagn Images

Kobe Bryant had a lot of 50-point games in his career. In fact, he scored 50 or more points 25 times, which is third all-time behind Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain.

Related: Watch: Kobe Bryant’s Oscar-winning “Dear Basketball”

A user on X recently shared the video of Kobe’s first 50-point game, which occurred on December 6, 2000, in a game against the Golden State Warriors.

 

Kobe went off in this game. He shot 18-35 as he scored 51 points. Kobe also added eight assists. The problem was that Antawn Jamison of the Warriors also caught fire. Jamison dropped 51 points himself and led the Warriors to a 125-122 victory over the Lakers.

Despite the loss, this was the first glimpse into how incredible of a scorer Kobe would become. Oh, how great it was watching Kobe Bryant drop the ball in the bucket.

About the Author Published Aug 24, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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