NBA post-season records

For NBA regular season records, see NBA regular season records.
For NBA All-Star Game records, see NBA All-Star Game records.

This article lists all-time records achieved in the NBA post-season in major categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in single games, series, and careers. The NBA also recognizes records from its original incarnation, the Basketball Association of America.

Playoff records

Game

  • 29 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (4th)
  • 48 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors vs. Syracuse Nationals on March 22, 1962
  • 48 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on April 18, 1967
  • 16 by Dave Bing, Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics on April 1, 1968
  • 25 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors vs. Syracuse Nationals on March 22, 1962
  • 25 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics on April 14, 1962
  • 25 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on May 1, 1988
  • 12 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987
  • 17 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on April 14, 1967
  • 12 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987
  • 13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers on June 5, 1991
  • 11 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder on May 28, 2016
  • 18 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls on April 30, 2009 (3 OT)
  • 18 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans on April 23, 2015 (OT)
  • 18 by Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers vs Golden State Warriors on May 9, 2016
  • 18 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder on May 28, 2016
  • 6 by Antoine Walker, Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 2002
  • 8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001[1]
  • 8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001[1]
  • 8 by Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder on May 5, 2014.[2]
  • 30 by Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals on March 21, 1953 (4 OT) (30/32)
  • 24 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on May 17, 2011[3]
Shaq holds the Playoff records for free throws attempted in a quarter & game.
  • 19 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors on May 8, 1991
  • 19 by Karl Malone, Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers on May 9, 1991
  • 19 by Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns vs. Seattle SuperSonics on June 5, 1993
  • 19 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on May 17, 2011
  • 28 by DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets on May 10, 2015 (10/28)
  • 13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons on May 21, 1991
  • 13 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers on April 16, 2011
  • 13 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on May 17, 2011
  • 25 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers on May 20, 2000
  • 41 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics on April 5, 1967
  • 26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Francisco Warriors on April 16, 1967
  • 19 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers on April 18, 1962
  • 15 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets vs. Washington Bullets on April 21, 1977 (OT)
  • 20 by Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics at Houston Rockets on April 22, 1975
  • 20 by Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers on May 1, 1977
  • 20 by Bill Walton, Portland Trail Blazers at Philadelphia 76ers, June 3, 1977
  • 20 by Bill Walton, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers, June 5, 1977
  • 20 by Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets on April 21, 2004
  • 20 by Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Sacramento Kings on May 19, 2004
  • 20 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 14, 2002
  • 20 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns on April 25, 2003
  • 24 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Phoenix Suns on May 15, 1984
  • 24 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 17, 1988
  • 15 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers on May 3, 1985
  • 15 by Doc Rivers, Atlanta Hawks vs. Boston Celtics on May 16, 1988
  • 15 by Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 2007
  • 11 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs on May 5, 1994
  • 10 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic on May 13, 1999
  • 10 by Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets on April 26, 1985
  • 10 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 1990
  • 10 by Andrew Bynum, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets on April 29, 2012
  • 13 by James Harden, Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors on May 27, 2015
  • 45 by Elgin Baylor and 41 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Detroit Pistons on March 29, 1962
  • 42 by Sleepy Floyd and 41 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks on April 30, 1988
  • 41 by Clyde Drexler and 40 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz on May 5, 1995
  • 40 by Reggie Miller and Jalen Rose, Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 6, 2000
  • 41 by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors on June 13, 2016

Series

  • 46.3 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), 1965
  • Most points - 135 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Miami Heat), 1992 (45.0 ppg)
  • Most field goals made - 53 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Miami Heat), 1992
  • Most field goals attempted - 104 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Syracuse Nationals), 1960
  • Most 3-point field goals made - 14 by John Starks, New York Knicks (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 1996
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted - 35 by Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 1999
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 6 attempts) - 85.7% by Muggsy Bogues, 1997 (6/7)
  • Most free throws made - 43 by Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns (vs. Denver Nuggets), 1989
  • Most free throws attempted - 47 by Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Nationals (vs. Boston Celtics), 1959
  • Highest free throw percentage (min. 15 attempts) - 100% by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Washington Bullets), 1997 (15/15)
  • Most rebounds - 84 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Syracuse Nationals), 1957 (28.0 rpg)
  • Most offensive rebounds - 28 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1982
  • Most assists - 48 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. San Antonio Spurs), 1986 (16.0 apg)
  • Most steals - 13 by Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Dallas Mavericks), 1990; Hersey Hawkins, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 1991
  • Most blocks - 18 by Manute Bol, Golden State Warriors (vs. Utah Jazz), 1989
  • Most points - 150 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Dallas Mavericks), 1988 (37.5 ppg)
  • Most field goals made - 65 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1974
  • Most field goals attempted - 123 by Tracy McGrady, Orlando Magic (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 2001
  • Most 3-point field goals made - 20 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. New Orleans Pelicans), 2015
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted - 48 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. New Orleans Pelicans), 2015
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 8 attempts) - 81.8% by Bob Hansen, Utah Jazz (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1988
  • Most free throws made - 51 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Sacramento Kings), 2001
  • Most free throws attempted - 68 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002
  • Most rebounds - 118 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), 1959 (29.5 rpg)
  • Most offensive rebounds - 27 by Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1983
  • Most assists - 57 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1989 (14.3 apg)
  • Most steals - 17 by Lionel Hollins, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1977
  • Most blocks - 23 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1990
  • Most points - 226 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 1988 (45.2 ppg)
  • Most field goals made - 86 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1990
  • Most field goals attempted - 162 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001
  • Most 3-point field goals made - 27 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Houston Rockets), 2015
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted - 55 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Houston Rockets), 2015
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 10 attempts) - 80.0% by Byron Scott, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Golden State Warriors), 1991
  • Most free throws made - 62 by Oscar Robertson, Cincinnati Royals (vs. Philadelphia Warriors), 1964
  • Most free throws attempted - 79 by Karl Malone, Utah Jazz (vs. Los Angeles Clippers), 1992
  • Most rebounds - 160 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1967 (32.0 rpg)
  • Most offensive rebounds - 36 by Larry Smith, Golden State Warriors (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1987
  • Most assists - 85 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1985 (17.0 apg)
  • Most steals - 21 by Micheal Ray Richardson, New Jersey Nets (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1984; Baron Davis, Charlotte Hornets (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002
  • Most blocks - 31 by Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1994
Tim Duncan holds the record for blocks in a 6-game series.
  • Most points - 278 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), 1965 (46.3 ppg)
  • Most field goals made - 101 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993
  • Most field goals attempted - 235 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1967
  • Most 3-point field goals made - 26 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Memphis Grizzlies), 2015
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted - 52 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Memphis Grizzlies), 2015
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 12 attempts) - 66.7% by Danny Ainge, Phoenix Suns (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1993
  • Most free throws made - 86 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), 1965
  • Most free throws attempted - 97 by Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (vs. Dallas Mavericks), 2006
  • Most rebounds - 171 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors), 1967 (28.5 rpg)
  • Most offensive rebounds - 46 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Boston Celtics), 1981
  • Most assists - 90 by Johnny Moore, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1983 (15.0 apg)
  • Most steals - 19 by Rick Barry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1975
  • Most blocks - 32 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2003
  • Most points - 284 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 (40.6 ppg)
  • Most field goals made - 113 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1964
  • Most field goals attempted - 235 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962
  • Most 3-point field goals made - 32 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Oklahoma City Thunder), 2016 & Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2016
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted - 80 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2016
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 12 attempts) - 61.1% by Brian Shaw, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 2000 (11/18)
  • Most free throws made - 83 by Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Nationals (vs. Boston Celtics), 1959
  • Most free throws attempted - 100 by Charles Barkley, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 1986
  • Most rebounds - 220 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1965 (31.4 rpg)
  • Most offensive rebounds - 45 by Wes Unseld, Washington Bullets (vs. San Antonio Spurs), 1979; Dikembe Mutombo, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 2001
  • Most assists - 115 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988 (16.4 apg)
  • Most steals - 28 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988
  • Most blocks - 38 by Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets (vs. Utah Jazz), 1994

Career

Records through the 2016 playoffs.

  • 33.5 by Michael Jordan (179 games)
  • 8 by Michael Jordan
  • 38 by Michael Jordan
  • 109 by Michael Jordan
  • 176 by Lebron James
  • Michael Jordan (179 games)
  • Michael Jordan scored 50 and 55 points in Games 1 and 2 of the 1988 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers).[7]
  • 3 by Michael Jordan (May 9–13, 1990)
  • 60 by Michael Jordan (June 2, 1989–May 11, 1993)
  • 179 by Michael Jordan. This streak entails every playoff game of Jordan's career.
  • 179 by Michael Jordan. This streak entails every playoff game of Jordan's career.
  • 2,356 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • 2,485 by Kobe Bryant[9]
  • 2,356 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar[10]
  • 4,418 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar[11]
  • 59.26% by Dwight Howard (582 / 902)[12]
  • 959 by Ray Allen[14]
  • 58 by Stephen Curry from April 20, 2013 – present (12 in 2013; 7 in 2014; 21 in 2015; 18 in 2016) (active)
  • 1,463 by Michael Jordan
  • 24.9 by Bill Russell
  • 21.95% Dwight Howard[20]
  • 866 by Shaquille O'Neal
  • 30.84% Dwight Howard[23]
  • 164 by Tim Duncan
  • 2,346 by Magic Johnson
  • 12.35 by Magic Johnson
  • 557 by Tim Duncan[27]
  • 700 by Lebron James[29]
  • 797 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar[30]
  • 28.60 by Michael Jordan
  • 122.00 Magic Johnson[31]

Franchise

  • 29 points - The Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 29-point deficit to beat the Seattle SuperSonics on May 14, 1989.[33]
  • 27 points - The Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 27-point deficit to beat the Memphis Grizzlies on the road on April 29, 2012 with less than 2 minutes left in the 3rd quarter.[34]

NBA Finals records

Game

  • 62 by Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns (at Chicago Bulls) on June 13, 1993 (3 OT)
  • 59 by Dan Majerle, Phoenix Suns (at Chicago Bulls) on June 13, 1993 (3 OT)
  • 61 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962
  • 35 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on June 3, 1992
  • 25 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988
  • 22 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962
  • 22 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on April 18, 1967
  • 48 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on April 18, 1967
  • 14 by Dennis Johnson, Seattle SuperSonics (vs. Washington Bullets) on June 7, 1978
  • 14 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988
  • 14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on June 3, 1992
  • 14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns) on June 16, 1993
  • 25 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962
  • 11 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988
  • 13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 5, 1991
  • 8 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 6, 2010
  • 15 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 7, 2015 & Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 13, 2016
  • 7 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 6, 2010
  • 10 by John Starks, New York Knicks (vs. Houston Rockets) on June 22, 1994
  • 5 by Kenny Smith, Houston Rockets (at Orlando Magic) on June 7, 1995 (OT)
Dwyane Wade holds the Finals record for free throws made in a game with 21.
  • 2 by Ray Allen, Miami Heat (vs. San Antonio Spurs) on June 16, 2013[37]
  • 21 by Dwyane Wade, Miami (vs. Dallas Mavericks) on June 18, 2006 (OT)
  • 15 by Terry Porter, Portland Trail Blazers (at Detroit Pistons) on June 7, 1990
  • 39 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000 (18/39)
  • 13 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
  • 22 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
  • 9 by Frank Ramsey, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers) on April 4, 1959
  • 9 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Utah Jazz) on June 11, 1997
  • 9 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
  • 9 by Austin Croshere, Indiana Pacers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 16, 2000
  • 9 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 10, 2001
  • 16 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
  • 40 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks) on March 29, 1960
  • 40 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on April 18, 1962 (OT)
  • 26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors) on April 16, 1967
  • 19 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on April 18, 1962
  • 11 by Elvin Hayes, Washington Bullets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on May 27, 1979
  • 11 by Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on June 7, 1996
  • 11 by Dennis Rodman, Chicago Bulls (vs. Seattle SuperSonics) on June 16, 1996
  • 20 by Bill Walton, Portland Trail Blazers at Philadelphia 76ers, June 3, 1977
  • 20 by Bill Walton, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers, June 5, 1977
  • 7 by Robert Horry, Houston Rockets (at Orlando Magic) on June 9, 1995
  • 9 by Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 11, 2009[38]
  • 21 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 3, 1984
  • 14 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Detroit Pistons) on June 19, 1988
  • 8 by Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks) on April 9, 1957
  • 8 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 3, 1984
  • 8 by Robert Reid, Houston Rockets (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 5, 1986
  • 8 by Michael Cooper and Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 4, 1987
  • 8 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (at Detroit Pistons) on June 16, 1988
  • 8 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Detroit Pistons) on June 19, 1988
  • 8 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz (at Chicago Bulls) on June 10, 1998
  • 10 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on May 14, 1980

Series

  • 41.0 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993
  • Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 (7 games)
  • Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1967 (6 games)
  • Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993 (6 games)
  • Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic), 1995 (4 games)
  • Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers), 2000 (6 games)
  • Most points - 145 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002 (36.3 ppg)
  • Most field goals made - 56 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic), 1995
  • Most field goals attempted - 116 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic), 1995
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage - 66.7% by Derek Fisher, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002
  • Most rebounds - 118 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), 1959 (29.5 rpg)
  • Most offensive rebounds - 27 by Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1983
  • Most assists - 51 by Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), 1959 (12.8 apg)
  • Most steals - 14 by Rick Barry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Washington Bullets), 1975
  • Most points - 178 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001 (35.6 ppg)
  • Most field goals made - 66 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001
  • Most field goals attempted - 162 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001
  • Most 3-point field goals made - 16 by Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted - 40 by Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage - 68.8% by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1990
  • Highest free throw percentage - 100% by Bill Laimbeer, Detroit Pistons (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1990, and Vlade Divac, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1991
  • Most rebounds - 144 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1961 (28.8 rpg)
  • Most offensive rebounds - 31 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 2001
  • Most assists - 62 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1991 (12.4 apg)
  • Most steals - 14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1991
  • Most blocks - 20 by Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009
  • Most points - 246 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993 (41.0 ppg)
  • Most field goals made - 101 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993
  • Most field goals attempted - 235 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1967
  • Most 3-point field goals made - 25 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2015
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted - 65 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2015
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage - 66.7% by Danny Ainge, Phoenix Suns (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1993
  • Highest free throw percentage - 97.8% by Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2000; Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Miami Heat), 2011[39]
  • Most rebounds - 171 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors), 1967 (28.5 rpg)
  • Most offensive rebounds - 46 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Boston Celtics), 1981
  • Most assists - 84 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1985 (14.0 apg)
  • Most steals - 16 by Julius Erving, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1977; Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1980; Larry Bird, Boston Celtics (vs. Houston Rockets), 1986; and Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (vs. Dallas Mavericks), 2006
  • Most blocks - 32 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2003
  • Most points - 284 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 (40.6 ppg)
  • Most field goals made - 101 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962
  • Most field goals attempted - 235 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962
  • Most 3-point field goals made- 32 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2016
  • Most 3-point field goals attempted - 80 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2016
  • Highest 3-point field goal percentage - 55% by Danny Green, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Miami Heat), 2013
  • Highest free throw percentage - 95.9% by Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1957 (30/31)
  • Most rebounds - 189 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1962 (27.0 rpg)
  • Most assists - 95 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1984 (13.6 apg)
  • Most steals - 20 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988
  • Most blocks - 30 by Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks (vs. Houston Rockets), 1994

Career

  • 1,679 by Jerry West
  • 36.3 by Rick Barry (10 games)
  • 612 by Jerry West
  • 1,333 by Jerry West (45.9%)
  • 68 by LeBron James
  • 153 by Kobe Bryant (31.3%)
  • 52.5% by Derek Fisher (31/59)
  • 455 by Jerry West
  • 551 by Jerry West (83%)
  • 93.1% by Dirk Nowitzki (94/101)
  • 10 by Jerry West
  • 33 by Jerry West
  • 49 by Jerry West
  • 4 by Michael Jordan (June 11–18, 1993)
  • 13 by Elgin Baylor (April 9, 1959-April 21, 1963)
  • 35 by Michael Jordan (June 2, 1991-June 14, 1998). This streak entails every Finals game of Jordan's career.
  • Michael Jordan (35 games)
  • 1,718 by Bill Russell
  • 24.6 by Wilt Chamberlain (35 games)
  • 124 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • 584 by Magic Johnson
  • 11.7 by Magic Johnson (50 games)
  • 102 by Magic Johnson
  • 116 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
  • 8 by Magic Johnson

Franchise

Bill Russell and Red Auerbach were key figures in the Boston Celtics' eight straight NBA titles and 10 straight NBA Finals appearances in the 1950s and 1960s.
  • 17 by the Boston Celtics
  • 31 by the Los Angeles Lakers
  • 8 by the Boston Celtics (1959–66)
  • 10 by the Boston Celtics (1957–66)
  • 6–0 by the Chicago Bulls [42]
  • 2 by the Phoenix Suns (1976, 1993)
  • 2 by the Utah Jazz (1997, 1998)
  • 2 by the New Jersey Nets (2002, 2003)
  • 2 by the Orlando Magic (1995, 2009)
  • 20 by the Denver Nuggets
  • 28 by the Phoenix Suns
  • 22 by the Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers, (1950–71)
  • 21 by the Portland Trail Blazers, (1983–2003)
  • 19 by the San Antonio Spurs (1998–current)
  • 2 by the Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets
  • 35 by the Golden State Warriors
  • 15 by the Los Angeles Clippers (1977–91)
  • 4 by the San Antonio Spurs (Joined NBA in 1976)
  • 39–7 by the Chicago Bulls at the United Center

Playoffs

  • 25 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, Game 2, on May 4, 2016
  • 18 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, Game 2 in the first half, on May 4, 2016
  • 10 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, Game 2 in the second quarter, on May 4, 2016
  • 58 by the Minneapolis Lakers vs. St. Louis Hawks on March 19, 1956
  • 58 by the Denver Nuggets vs. New Orleans Hornets on April 27, 2009

NBA Finals

  • 17 by the Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, Game 4, on June 10, 2016
  • 42 by the Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz on June 7, 1998
  • 54 by the Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls on June 7, 1998
  • 75.8% by the San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat, Game 3 in the first half, June 10, 2014
  • 63% by the Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Lakers, Game 3, on June 9, 2009
  • Cleveland Cavaliers, 2016 NBA Finals

Other records

  • 11 by Bill Russell
  • 10 by Bill Russell (1957–66)
  • 8–0 by K.C. Jones
  • 8–0 by Satch Sanders
  • 8–0 by John Havlicek
  • Clyde Lovellette — Olympics, 1952; NCAA, 1952; NBA, 1954, 1963–64
  • Bill Russell — Olympics, 1956; NCAA, 1955–56; NBA, 1957, 1959–66, 1968–69
  • K.C. Jones — Olympics, 1956; NCAA, 1955–56; NBA, 1959–66
  • Jerry Lucas — Olympics, 1960; NCAA, 1960; NBA, 1973
  • Quinn Buckner — Olympics, 1976; NCAA, 1976; NBA, 1984
  • Michael Jordan — Olympics, 1984, 1992; NCAA, 1982; NBA, 1991–93, 1996–98
  • Magic Johnson — Olympics, 1992; NCAA, 1979; NBA, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987–88
Manu Ginóbili and Bill Bradley are the only players to win an Olympic gold medal, Euroleague/European Champions Cup, and NBA title.
  • Bill Bradley — Olympics, 1964; European Champions Cup, 1966; NBA, 1970, 1973
  • Manu Ginóbili — Olympics, 2004; Euroleague, 2001; NBA, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2014
  • 5-game format
  • The Denver Nuggets eliminated the Seattle SuperSonics 3–2 in the First Round in the 1994 NBA Playoffs.
  • The New York Knicks eliminated the Miami Heat 3–2 in the First Round in the 1999 NBA Playoffs (lockout shortened season). In addition, New York became the only 8th seed to reach the NBA Finals, but lost in 5 to the San Antonio Spurs.
  • 7-game format
  • The Golden State Warriors eliminated the Dallas Mavericks 4–2 in the First Round in the 2007 NBA Playoffs.
  • The Memphis Grizzlies eliminated the San Antonio Spurs 4–2 in the First Round in the 2011 NBA Playoffs.
  • The Philadelphia 76ers eliminated the Chicago Bulls 4–2 in the First Round in the 2012 NBA Playoffs (lockout shortened season).

Awards

  • 6 by Michael Jordan
  • 3 by Michael Jordan (twice) and Shaquille O'Neal.


* This award has only been given since the 1968-69 season.

See also

Footnotes

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