1/7/03 Lakers 119 vs Sonics 98

Lakers Subdue Sonics As Kobe Makes History

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7 -- For 18 1/2 minutes, Kobe Bryant was having an ordinary game. For the next 22 1/2 minutes, he shot his way into history. Bryant scored 45 points and set NBA records with nine consecutive 3-pointers and 12 overall as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Seattle SuperSonics, 119-98, for their fourth win in five games.