PHILADELPHIA -- When Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics in the 2010 NBA Finals to secure Bryant's fifth championship, he famously framed the accomplishment by saying, "I got one more than Shaq," referring to Shaquille O'Neal's four rings.

Bryant was able to one-up O'Neal again Monday as he passed his former teammate for fifth place on the NBA's all-time scoring list in the second quarter of the Lakers' game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Bryant hit a long jump shot from the top of the key with 5:07 remaining in the first half to push him past O'Neal. Bryant's bucket was originally ruled a 3-pointer before being changed to a 2 after the shot was reviewed.

"To say it's a huge honor would be an understatement," Bryant said after the game. "It's a lot of basketball. I've been very, very fortunate to have such a good career."

Bryant finished the night with 28 points as the Lakers lost 95-90.

Bryant was obviously more disappointed in the loss than satisfied from passing O'Neal. The Lakers are 14-11 on the season and just 3-9 on the road. They hardly have the look of a championship favorite and at this point in Bryant's career; all he plays for is the chance to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy in celebration as the last team standing at the end of the season.

"I just want No. 6, man," Bryant said, referring to his championship count, when asked where he wanted to finish on the all-time scoring list when he retires. "I'm not asking for too much, man. Just give me a sixth ring, damn it."

While Bryant and O'Neal had their disagreements over the years, the big man was happy for his former playing partner.