Kobe Bryant 65 points game

Kobe played defense on Blazers at his 65s points game

It was the second-highest scoring game of Bryant's career and his third with 60 or more points -- including an 81-point outing against Toronto on Jan. 22, 2006, at Staples Center. He also had 62 against Dallas on Dec. 20, 2005, at Los Angeles. The All-Star MVP has 15 games with 50 or more points, including four this season. The Lakers are 11-4 when he cracks the 50-point plateau.

"I'm just happy we won. We needed to get this one. We just had to win this game and get back on track, just for a morale standpoint. We're at a point now where everybody's a little beat up," Bryant said with a grin.

Bryant's point total was the highest against the Trail Blazers, one more than Rick Barry's previous record. He averaged 35 points in his previous six games against Portland, including a 50-point effort on April 14, 2006.

"Kobe Bryant made big shots. He made tough shots," said Zach Randolph of Blazers, who led Portland with 31 points. "If he would have missed one, it probably would have given us a chance."

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