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Greatest than Jordan? Kobe raised to the occasion - at least for one night. KB moved ahead Jordan & Baylor with his 4th straight 50pt game, joining legend Wilt Chamberlain.

After 65, 50 & 60, Kobe did it again last night as he reached 50 for the 2nd time in 2 days and the 7th this season, passing Baylor for most 50pt games in a season for a Laker.

Mamba was unstoppable again, scoring 44pts in three quarters, and then, got his 50 on a jumper with 5min remaining. With his scoring spree, #24 lead L.A to a 111-105 victory over New Orleans.

Regarding Kobe's scoring madness, P.Jackson had a theory: "Remember that suspension two weeks ago? I think this has motivated him. I don't know if we like to have suspensions all of the time work for us, but there were some things there that motivated him.''

Kobe made 16 of 29 shots and was simply perfect from the free throw line, hitting all of his 16 attempts. Kobe hit tough fadeways again and gave credits to his teammates for making his job easier.

But as Walton did, his teammates gave the compliments back: ""He's just been in such a good rhythm and he's such a good player that when he's feeling like that, it's kind of hard not to just keep going to him because it's amazing to watch and there's a good chance you're going to score", Luke said.

Odom had a great game with 15pts & 10rbds. We don't know if Kobe's streak will continue, but he's just accomplished one of his greatest achievments. He's now known as only the 2nd player to record 4 straight 50pt games, behind Chamberlain, and ahead Jordan & Baylor.

Regarding this performance, KB said: It's a tremendous honor for me to be in the same category with those guys. "The coolest thing about it is this younger generation gets a chance to learn about Elgin Baylor, gets a chance to learn about Wilt Chamberlain and some of the things that they've accomplished, so that the legacy will continue to live on.''