The Regime Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 There isn't a whole lot of basketball discussion around the board so I thought I would take a topic off RealGM which I found interesting. Debate has potential as long as you guys stay on topic and make relevant posts. LeBron- 52 points 11 assists 10 rebounds 2 blocks 0 steals 3 TO's 52% FG 28% 3FG 16/19 Free throws - Against the 32-50 New York Knicks (28th best defensive team)- Game finished 107-102 so no piling stats in garbage time- LeBron played 44 minutes- Only time in history every happened-Game held more importance as Cavs were in race for number 1 seed Kobe- 81 points 2 assists 6 rebounds 3 steals 1 block 3 TO's 60% FG 53% 3FG 18/20 Free throws -Against 27-55 Toronto Raptors (29th best defensive team)-Game finished 122-104- Kobe played 42 minutes- Highest non-Wilt scoring outburst So which of these two performances was more impressive? For me, it's the 81 point game simple because it is virtually impossible to reach the 80 point feat, let alone score into the 60's and 70's. Granted the defense wasn't top of the line, Kobe's efficiency is what makes this performance that much more special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted August 31, 2011 Owner Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Given the fact that we've seen quadruple doubles, and that Kobe's 81 is the only 80+ point game anyone has any video evidence of...it's easily the 81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Both are absolutely incredible, but Kobe's was simply more rare. I mean, as amazing as LeBron's 52pts were, Kobe scored 55pts in the 2nd half alone of his 81pt game. LeBron's 9 assist advantage would definitely have been made up by Kobe's 29pt advantage, and Kobe also scored considerably more efficiently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 Kobe's 81, IMO. Nitro said it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
?QuestionMark? Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Kobe. Some coaches still believed one guy couldn't beat a team, they often said that they'll play a star straight up and as long as the rest of the team was shut down they would be fine. That theory was proved wrong. (Actually that was probably proven wrong when he outscored Dallas 62-61 in three quarters the month before) LA was down 20+ even mid-way through the 3rd and was still a somewhat close game for part of the 4th quarter. What makes it impressive to me is that he brought them back when the Lakers had Chris Mihm, Smuth Parker, and Kwame Brown starting. Lamar Odom was their 2nd option but playing like a 5th option and only had 8 points. Their key bench players were Devean George, Luke Walton, and Sasha Vujacic. Yeah it was that bad. I'd argue that the 81 point game was more impressive than Wilt's 100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 What makes it impressive to me is that he brought them back when the Lakers had Chris Mihm, Smuth Parker, and Kwame Brown starting. Lamar Odom was their 2nd option but playing like a 5th option and only had 8 points. Their key bench players were Devean George, Luke Walton, and Sasha Vujacic. Yeah it was that bad. The Raptors were also awful, so I don't think Kobe's supporting cast for that one game means all that much I'd argue that the 81 point game was more impressive than Wilt's 100. Agreed, although I'd put Jordan's 69pt game over either...69pts (23-37 from the field, 2-6 from 3, 21-23 from the FT line), 18reb, 6ast, 4stl, only 2to. It was also only a 4pt game that went into OT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Kobe's 81 is the most memorable Raptor moment I have witnessed. I have never watched an opposing player and rooted for him like I did with Kobe that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I remember Charles Barkley talking about this before. LeBron scored 52 points..but it's still almost 30 points less than the 81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Kobe's 81 is the most memorable Raptor moment I have witnessed. I have never watched an opposing player and rooted for him like I did with Kobe that night.You haven't witnessed any Vince Carter moments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren2ThaG Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 You haven't witnessed any Vince Carter moments? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsbEGt3ojpk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abro Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Kobe's 81 for sure! Not even a good comparison considering there are better ones out there.. Easily Kobe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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