Kobe Bryant scored 48 points on 18-for-31 shooting from the floor and 12-for-13 shooting from the line in the Lakers' 99-83 win over the Suns on Tuesday.

Bryant's 48 points is the highest scoring game of the 11-12 NBA season.

Bryant is now averaging 29.9 points per game and has scored at least 30 in four of his past five.