Kobe Bryant 40 points vs Rockets Game 2, 2009 WCSF (Kobe off the backboard layup, HD)
2009 NBA Playoffs: After being upset by Houston Game 1, Kobe put LA on his back guiding them to a must win Game 2. Scoring 40 points (16-27fg), Kobe seemed to be making everything and Houston had no answer. Not even Shane Battier, one of the best perimeter defenders of this ERA. “Right from the opening tip we wanted to be aggressive, get after it a bit,” Bryant said. “We are being tested and this is fun.” Box score: www.basketball-reference.com Be sure to select 1080p to enjoy the videos quality.