Kobe Bryant Has A Record Night at MSG Scoring 61 Points

by Robert Sutherland | February 3, 2009 at 09:39 am

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Kobe Bryant, of the Los Angeles Lakers has set a new Madison Square Garden record by scoring 61 points against the New York Knicks on Monday night. Sure the Knicks are not quite a defensive powerhouse, but setting an all time record in a historic stadium like Madison Square Garden is impressive no matter who you're up against.

Bryant teased and pleased a sold-out crowd that took turns booing him and saluting him with “MVP!” chants during an electrifying performance. He passed Michael Jordan’s opponent record of 55 points at the present building, known as “Garden IV,” when he hit three free throws with 3:56 remaining, then bettered Bernard King’s mark of 60, set on Christmas Day 1984, with two more foul shots with 2:33 to play.

The debates have raged on for years: Is Kobe the new Jordan? Is LeBron better than Kobe? Well both those arguments are far from being over. One thing we do know now is that Kobe Bryant has played the best performance ever by a player at MSG. Also that the Knicks need to work on their D.

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