10 photos from Kobe's remarkable final game
Kobe Bryant's final act was another for the record books.
The Los Angeles Lakers star concluded his 20-year, Hall of Fame career with a 60-point performance Wednesday, setting the record for the most points scored to end a career and the most points scored by any player this season.
Here's a look at the top 10 photos from a special night in Tinseltown:
Fans write farewell messages to Bryant outside Staples Center.
Bryant, surrounded by cameras, takes the court during pregame introductions.
The Lakers honored the 18-time All-Star with a pair of pregame video tributes.
Kobe and Magic Johnson embrace at center court.
Fans sitting courtside throw up a Kobe sign. It was reported earlier in the week that a pair of courtside seats went for $55,000.
Bryant drops two of his season-high 20 first-half points with a jumper over Trey Lyles.
Bryant scored 17 straight fourth-quarter points to finish with 60 for the sixth time in his career.
Teammates hug Bryant following the 101-96 win over the Utah Jazz.
Bryant addressed the crowd for one final time at Staples Center.
Mamba out.
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