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After scoring 115pts in his past two games, Kobe didn't slow down last night as he made history again.

"It's special because it's coming off three straight wins", said KB who gave L.A his 3rd straight win.

Kobe scored 60 pts for the 2nd time in three games while leading L.A to a 121-119 victory over Memphis. Kobe became only the 4th player in NBA history to record 3 straight 50pt games, joining Chamberlain, Baylor & Jordan.

He said: "It just feels great," Bryant said of joining Baylor, Jordan and Chamberlain. Growing up I idolized all of them, from Wilt, to M.J. to Elgin. It's a tremendous honor to be in that same class with those guys and in the history books."

Kobe is about to be reconized as one of the greatest scorer ever. He made 20 of 37 shots from the field and 17 of 18 from the free throw line. What he's doing right now is beyond imagination. Everybody talked (maybe too much) about Arenas' 60pts earlier in the season. But for Kobe, who went for 65, 50 and now 60, those tremendous performances appear to be just routine. He's agressive, from begining to start, hit most of his shots, in the paint of well behind the arc. It's like nobody can't stop him and he made the 60pt mark so easy to reach that's ridiculous for opponents. He's just incredible.

Coach Jackson said: "Kobe went right back at them. He just smells blood in the water and he's going to go after you." Odom had a great double double with 20pts & 15rbds helped Kobe to a precious W. Regarding KB achievment, he said: "It's a blessing to be on the court with him".

Kobe gave credits to his teammates, especially Odom & Walton, who helped him to be that effective: "I just feel like guys are finding me and I'm in rhythm when I'm taking those shots. To get in a rhythm, I have to get great picks, great looks and great passes. You can't do that without the help of your teammates".