Date: 3/28/03

Stat Line: 55 PTS, 5 REB, 3 STL, 15-29 FG, 9-13 3PT

Game Score: 108-94, W

Complex's Rating: 10 out of 10 Mambas

In one of the most iconic games of his career, there are very few moments that could top Kobe’s performance against the Wizards during this 2003 game. Scoring a total of 42 points in the first half of the game, alone, would have cemented this game as memorable. In fact he even broke Baylor’s 1960 record of 37 points.

With Kobe’s performance being one point shy of his all-time best, and the highest individual points made this season - it was a remarkable game in Staples Center. Not to mention, it was the last game that Kobe and the Lakers would play against Michael Jordan who received several standing ovations that night as well.

In a way, this game was definitely a passing-the-torch kind of moment. 10 out of 10 Mambas, for you Kobe!