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Kobe Bryant scored 62 points in three quarters

Kobe Bryant scored 62 points in three quarters
Published: December 20, 2005 | Updated: October 17, 2025 1 min read
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Kobe Bryant scored 62 points in three quarters

On Dec. 20, 20052005  Kobe Bryant scored 62 points in three quarters against the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks had 61 points total, making this the only time a player had done this through three quarters since the advent of the shot clock.

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