Hours after Kobe Bryant's sudden death, Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young became the first player to have a 45-point double-double with less than 25 field goal attempts since Kobe did so on Dec. 17, 2006.
Young finished the game against the Washington Wizards with 24 shot attempts.
He also briefly wore a No. 8 jersey to open the game.
The Oklahoma product was emotional after his team's 152-133 win as he recalled his final conversation with his idol.
In other Bryant-related numerology, Suns guard Devin Booker scored 36 points on 24 shots in his team's 114-109 loss to Memphis.