Kobe Bryant scored 60 points on 22-of-50 shooting in his final NBA game, a 101-96 Lakers win over the Utah Jazz. Bryant missed his first five shots before silencing the crowd with a 10-footer at 5:12 in the first quarter. Teammates and rivals alike marveled at Bryant’s transformation into the Black Mamba during the emotional game. The Lakers finished the 2015-16 season with a franchise-worst 17-65 record despite Bryant’s historic performance. Media presence and pregame tributes turned the farewell game into a spectacle rivaling NBA Finals events.