20 years later, Kobeβs singular scoring masterpiece still feels surreal. 28 field goals. 7 treys. 18 free throws. 81 pointsβ¦in one game. You already know it was a win too. Kobe penned his magnum opus as only he could on that unforgettable Sunday evening in L.A. ringing up a he-scored-what!? number thatβs now synonymous with one man: Mamba.