Why is NBA score so high?

The biggest driver of the video-game scoring numbers might be pace of play, which we alluded to earlier with Pelton’s research. Teams are producing 101.8 possessions per 48 minutes during the early going of the 2018-19 season, a huge increase over the last few seasons.

Who did Kobe drop 81 on?

Jalen Rose tells the story of the night when Kobe Bryant scored 81 points against his Toronto Raptors.

What does Kobe do with 81?

That was until Kobe Bryant burned the Toronto Raptors on January 22, 2006 in one of the greatest single-game performances in NBA history. As the Lakers scored a 122-104 comeback victory at home, Bryant finished with 81 points on 28-of-46 shooting, including 7-of-13 from 3-point range, and 18-of-20 from the foul line.

What is Michael Jordan’s highest scoring game?

On April 20, 1986, the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan scores 63 points in an NBA playoff game against the Boston Celtics, setting a post-season scoring record. Despite Jordan’s achievement, the Bulls lost to the Celtics in double overtime, 135-131.

What number was Kobe Bryant?

24Los Angeles Lakers / Shooting guard, Small forward

When was Kobe at his best?

1. 2005-2006. There is no doubt that the 2006 NBA season was Bryant’s best season. Bryant had his best points per game average that year, and one of the best point per game averages in NBA history.

What number was Kobe when he scored 81?

22, 2006 Kobe’s magnum opus came in the No. 8 jersey. He dropped 81 points on the Raptors, the second-highest single-game total in NBA history.

Who guarded Kobe when he scored 81?

Morris Peterson

How do you describe Kobe Bryant?

Kobe’s greatest trait—his defining characteristic—has and always will be his force of will. He wants to be the best. He wants everyone to know he’s the best and he’ll do anything on Earth to remain tops in the game. He is in constant pursuit of basketball perfection.

Who scored 70 points in the NBA?

Players Who Scored 60 or More Points

Points Player Team Season
70 Devin Booker Phoenix Suns 2016-17
70 Wilt Chamberlain San Francisco Warriors 1962-63
69 Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls 1989-90
68 Pete Maravich New Orleans Jazz 1976-77

Who has the most 70 point games?

Interpreted as:

NAME SEASON 3PA
Wilt Chamberlain 1962-63
Wilt Chamberlain 1961-62
Devin Booker 2016-17 11.0
Kobe Bryant 2005-06 13.0

What year did Kobe score 81?

2006

Did Kobe Bryant ever miss the playoffs?

Kobe Bryant Not many players can call themselves a five-time NBA Champion, but Kobe can. Opposite that impressive fact, he has also missed the entire playoffs four times in his career. In 2005, the other season he missed the playoffs, the Lakers should’ve made it to the post-season.

What was Kobe’s prime?

kobe’s scoring prime was 2006. his athletic prime was from 1998 to 2003. While some people understandably see 2006 as both his scoring and athletic prime, I saw some slippage in his jumping ability during 2006 (the 81 point season).