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NBA post-season records
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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.
Contents
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1 Playoff records
1.1 Game
1.2 Series
1.3 Career
1.4 Franchise
2 Rookie and age-related records
3 NBA Finals records
3.1 Game
3.2 Series
3.3 Career
4 Franchise
4.1 Playoffs
4.2 NBA Finals
5 Other records
6 Awards
7 See also
8 Footnotes
9 References
Playoff records[edit]
Game[edit]
Most minutes in a game
67 by Red Rocha and Paul Seymour, Syracuse Nationals at Boston Celtics on March 21, 1953 (4 OT)
Most points in a playoff game
63 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics on April 20, 1986 (2 OT)
Most points in a half
39 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (2nd) [1]
Most points in a quarter
29 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (4th)
Most points in an overtime period
17 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers on May 9, 2016
Note: this exceeds the regular season record of 16 by Gilbert Arenas
Most field goals made in a game
24 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors vs. Syracuse Nationals on March 14, 1960
24 by John Havlicek, Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks on April 1, 1973
24 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on May 1, 1988
Most field goals made in a game, no misses
12 by Larry McNeill, Kansas City–Omaha Kings vs. Chicago Bulls on April 13, 1975
12 by Nenê, Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on April 23, 2017
Most field goals attempted in a game
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
Most field goals missed in a game
26 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on April 18, 1967
26 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat, May 26, 1997
26 by Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks, April 18, 2016
26 by Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets, April 19, 2017
Most field goals attempted in a game, none made
14 by Chick Reiser, Baltimore Bullets at Philadelphia Warriors on April 10, 1948
14 by Dennis Johnson, Seattle SuperSonics vs. Washington Bullets on June 7, 1978
Most field goals made in a half
16 by Dave Bing, Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics on April 1, 1968
Most field goals attempted in a half
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
Most field goals made in a quarter
12 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987
Most field goals attempted in a quarter
18 by Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets on April 19, 2017
Most consecutive field goals made in a quarter
12 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987[citation needed]
Most consecutive field goals made in a game
13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. Los Angeles Lakers on June 5, 1991[citation needed]
Most 3-point field goals made in a game
11 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder on May 28, 2016
Most 3-point field goals made in a game, no misses
7 by Robert Horry, Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz on May 6, 1997
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game
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
Most 3-point field goals made in a half
8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001[2]
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a half
11 by Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics vs. Houston Rockets on May 4, 1996
11 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs on May 13, 2003
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter
6 by Antoine Walker, Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 2002
Most consecutive 3-point field goals made in a half
8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001[2]
Most consecutive 3-point field goals made in a game
8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001[2]
8 by Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder on May 5, 2014.[3]
Most free throws made in a game
30 by Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics vs. Syracuse Nationals on March 21, 1953 (4 OT) (30/32)
Note: this exceeds the regular season record of 28 by Wilt Chamberlain and Adrian Dantley
Most free throws made in a game, no misses
24 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on May 17, 2011[4]
Shaq holds the Playoff records for free throws attempted in a quarter & game.
Most free throws attempted in a game
39 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers on June 9, 2000 (18/39)
Most free throws made in a half
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
Most free throws attempted in a half
28 by DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets on May 10, 2015 (10/28)
Most free throws made in a quarter
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
Most free throws attempted in a quarter
25 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers on May 20, 2000
Most rebounds in a game
41 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics on April 5, 1967
Most rebounds in a half
26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Francisco Warriors on April 16, 1967
Most rebounds in a quarter
19 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers on April 18, 1962
Note: this exceeds the regular season record of 18 by Nate Thurmond
Most offensive rebounds in a game
15 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets vs. Washington Bullets on April 21, 1977 (OT)
Most Defensive rebounds in a game
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
Most assists in a game
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
Most assists in a half
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
Most assists in a quarter
11 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs on May 5, 1994
Most steals in a game
10 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic on May 13, 1999
Most blocks in a game[5]
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
Most turnovers in a game
12 by James Harden, Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors on May 27, 2015[6]
40-point scoring duos
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
47 by Anthony Davis and 41 by Jrue Holiday, New Orleans Pelicans vs. Portland Trail Blazers on April 21, 2018
Series[edit]
Highest points per game average
46.3 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), 1965
3-game series
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 (4.3 spg)
Most blocks - 18 by Manute Bol, Golden State Warriors (vs. Utah Jazz), 1989 (6.0 bpg)
4-game series
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 - 22 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2018
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 53 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2018
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 (4.25 spg)
Most blocks - 23 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1990 (5.75 bpg)
5-game series
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 (4.2 spg)
Most blocks - 31 by Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1994 (6.2 bpg)
6-game series
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 (3.17 spg)
Most blocks - 32 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2003 (5.33 bpg)
7-game series
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 (4.0 spg)
Most blocks - 38 by Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets (vs. Utah Jazz), 1994 (5.43 bpg)
Career[edit]
Records through the 2018 playoffs.
Most games
259 by Derek Fisher[7]
Most minutes
10,049 by Lebron James
Most minutes per game
47.24 by Wilt Chamberlain[8]
Most points
6,911 by LeBron James
Highest points per game average (min. 25 games)
33.5 by Michael Jordan (179 games)
Most 50-point games
8 by Michael Jordan
Most 40-point games
38 by Michael Jordan
Most 30-point games
110 by LeBron James
Most 20-point games
214 by LeBron James
Most 10-point games
237 by Tim Duncan
237 by LeBron James
Only player to score 15+ points in every game (min. 25 games)
Michael Jordan (179 games)
Only player to record consecutive 50-point 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).[9]
Most consecutive 45-point games
3 by Michael Jordan (May 9–13, 1990)
Most consecutive 40-point games
6 by Jerry West (April 3–13, 1965)
Most consecutive 30-point games
11 by Elgin Baylor (March 27-April 18, 1962)
Most consecutive 20-point games
60 by Michael Jordan (June 2, 1989–May 11, 1993)
Most consecutive 15-point games
179 by Michael Jordan. This streak entails every playoff game of Jordan's career.
Most consecutive 10-point games
179 by Michael Jordan. This streak entails every playoff game of Jordan's career.
Most field goals made
2,457 by LeBron James
Most field goals attempted
5,006 by LeBron James
Highest field goal percentage (min. 300 attempts)
59.1% by Dwight Howard (582/905)[10]
Most field goals missed
2,528 by LeBron James[11]
Most 2-point field goals made
2,356 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar[12]
Most 2-point field goals attempted
4,418 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar[13]
Highest 2-point field goal percentage (min. 300 attempts)
59.26% by Dwight Howard (582/902)[14]
Most 3-point field goals made
385 by Ray Allen[15]
Most 3-point field goals attempted
1116 by LeBron James[16]
Highest 3-point field goal percentage (NBA Rate Statistic Requirement is min. 55 attempts)[17]
50% by Bob Hansen (38/76)[18]
Most consecutive games with a 3-point field goal made
90 by Stephen Curry (12 in 2013; 7 in 2014; 21 in 2015; 18 in 2016; 17 in 2017; 15 in 2018) (active).
Highest True Shooting Percentage (takes into consideration points scored from three pointers, field goals and free-throws to get a measure of points scored each shooting attempt, formula is Points / (2 * (FG Attempts + 0.44 * FT Attempts)))
62.33% by Cedric Maxwell[19]
Highest Effective Field Goal Percentage (Similar to FG %, but adds an additional parameter. This parameter adjusts for the fact that 3-point field goals are worth 50 percent more than 2-point field goals. Formula is eFG% = (FGM + (0.5 x 3PTM)) / FGA)
59.5% by Danny Green[20]
Most free throws made
1,627 by LeBron James.
Most free throws attempted
2,317 by Shaquille O'Neal
Highest free throw percentage (NBA Rate Statistic Requirement is min. 125 attempts)[17]
94.39% by Mark Price (202/214)[21]
Most consecutive free throws made
56 by Bill Sharman, 1958–59 Playoffs
Most rebounds
4,104 by Bill Russell
Highest rebounds per game average (min. 25 games)
24.9 by Bill Russell
Highest total rebound percentage (Rebound %, an estimate of the percentage of missed shots a player rebounded while he was on the floor.)
21.95% Dwight Howard[22]
Most offensive rebounds
866 by Shaquille O'Neal
Highest offensive rebound percentage
15.05% Moses Malone[23]
Most defensive rebounds
2,053 by Tim Duncan[24]
Highest defensive rebound percentage
30.84% Dwight Howard[25]
Most Double-doubles
164 by Tim Duncan
Most Triple-doubles
30 by Magic Johnson
Most assists
2,346 by Magic Johnson
Highest assists per game average (min. 25 games)
12.35 by Magic Johnson
Highest assist percentage (Assist %, an estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while he was on the floor.)
47.79% John Stockton[26]
Most steals
419 by LeBron James.
Highest steals per game average (NBA Rate Statistic Requirement is min. 125 steals[17])
2.36 by Chris Paul (125 steals / 53 games)[27]
Highest steal percentage (Steal %, an estimate of the percentage of opponent possessions that end with a steal by the player while he was on the floor.)
3.76% Charlie Ward[28]
Most blocks
557 by Tim Duncan[29]
Highest blocks per game average (min. 25 games)
3.3 by Hakeem Olajuwon (472/145)
Highest Block percentage (Block %, an estimate of the percentage of opponent two-point field goal attempts blocked by the player while he was on the floor.)
7.91% Greg Ostertag[30]
Most turnovers
866 by LeBron James.[31]
Most Personal Fouls
797 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar[32]
Highest Player Efficiency Rating (measuring a player's per-minute performance, while adjusting for pace)
28.60 by Michael Jordan
Highest Offensive Rating (for players it is points produced per 100 possessions)
122 by Earvin "Magic" Johnson.[33]
Highest Defensive Rating (for players and teams it is points allowed per 100 possessions.)
92.29 Ben Wallace[34]
Franchise[edit]
Largest fourth quarter comebacks
29 points - The Los Angeles Lakers overcame a 29-point deficit to beat the Seattle SuperSonics on May 14, 1989.[35]
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.[36]
Rookie and age-related records[edit]
In 2006, the NBA introduced age requirement restrictions. Prospective high school players must wait a year before entering the NBA, making some age-related records harder to break.
Youngest/Oldest player to play a playoff game
Youngest: Andrew Bynum is the youngest player to play in a playoff game, he logged a total of 1 minute and 52 seconds and missed one shot in the game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns at the age of 18 years, 191 days on May 6, 2006.
Oldest: Robert Parish is the oldest player to play in a playoff game, he logged about 8 minutes, grabbed 2 rebounds and missed all three shots in the game for the Chicago Bulls against the Atlanta Hawks at the age of 43 years, 254 days on May 11, 1997.
Youngest/Oldest player to start in a playoff game
Youngest: Thaddeus Young is the youngest player to start in a playoff game, he logged a total of 22 minutes and 18 seconds, scored 10 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, and 2 steals in the game for the Philadelphia 76ers against the Detroit Pistons at the age of 19 years, 304 days on April 20, 2008.
Oldest: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the oldest player to start in a playoff game, he logged about 29 minutes, scored 7 points, grabbed 3 rebounds and had 3 assists in the game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Detroit Pistons at the age of 42 years, 58 days on June 13, 1989, game 4 of the 1989 NBA Finals.
Youngest/Oldest player to score in a playoff game
Youngest: Kobe Bryant is the youngest player to score in a playoff game, he had a total of 22 points in the game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Portland Trail Blazers at the age of 18 years, 250 days on April 30, 1997.
Oldest: Robert Parish is the oldest player to score in a playoff game, he had a total of 2 points in the game for the Chicago Bulls against the Atlanta Hawks at the age of 43 years, 251 days on May 8, 1997.
Youngest/Oldest player to score a 3-pointer in a playoff game
Youngest: Kobe Bryant is the youngest player to hit a 3-pointer in a playoff game, he had a total of 2 3-pointers in the game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Portland Trail Blazers at the age of 18 years, 250 days on April 30, 1997.
Oldest: Kevin Willis is the oldest player to hit a 3-pointer in a playoff game, he had a total of 1 3-pointer in the game for the San Antonio Spurs against the Los Angeles Lakers at the age of 40 years, 241 days on May 5, 2005.
Youngest/Oldest player to log a double-double in a playoff game
Youngest: Carmelo Anthony is the youngest player to log a double-double in a playoff game, he had a total of 24 points and 10 rebounds in the game for the Denver Nuggets against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the age of 19 years, 331 days on April 24, 2004.
Oldest: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the oldest player to log a double-double in a playoff game, he had a total of 24 points and 13 rebounds in the game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Detroit Pistons at the age of 42 years, 56 days on June 11, 1989, game 3 of the 1989 NBA Finals.
Youngest/Oldest player to log a triple-double in a playoff game
Youngest: LeBron James is the youngest player to log a triple-double in a playoff game, he had a total of 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the game for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Washington Wizards at the age of 21 years, 113 days on April 22, 2006.
Oldest: John Stockton is the oldest player to log a triple-double in a playoff game, he had a total of 12 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the game for the Utah Jazz against the Dallas Mavericks at the age of 39 years, 33 days on April 28, 2001.
NBA Finals records[edit]
Game[edit]
Most minutes played in a game
62 by Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns (at Chicago Bulls) on June 13, 1993 (3 OT)
Most minutes played in a game without a turnover
59 by Dan Majerle, Phoenix Suns (at Chicago Bulls) on June 13, 1993 (3 OT)
Most points in a game
61 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962
Most points in a half
35 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on June 3, 1992
Most points in a quarter
25 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988
Most field goals made in a game
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
Most field goals attempted in a game
48 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on April 18, 1967
Most field goals attempted in a game, none made
14 by Dennis Johnson, Seattle SuperSonics (vs. Washington Bullets) on June 7, 1978
Most field goals made in a half
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
Most field goals attempted in a half
25 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962
Most field goals made in a quarter
11 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988
Most consecutive field goals made
13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 5, 1991
Most 3-point field goals made in a game[37]
9 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 3, 2018
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game[38]
17 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 3, 2018
Most 3-point field goals made in a half
7 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 6, 2010
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a half
10 by John Starks, New York Knicks (vs. Houston Rockets) on June 22, 1994
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter
5 by Kenny Smith, Houston Rockets (at Orlando Magic) on June 7, 1995 (OT)
5 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 3, 2018
Dwyane Wade holds the Finals record for free throws made in a game with 21.
Most 4-point plays made in a game
2 by Ray Allen, Miami Heat (vs. San Antonio Spurs) on June 16, 2013[39]
Most free throws made in a game
21 by Dwyane Wade, Miami (vs. Dallas Mavericks) on June 18, 2006 (OT)
Most free throws made in a game, no misses
15 by Terry Porter, Portland Trail Blazers (at Detroit Pistons) on June 7, 1990
Most free throws attempted in a game
39 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000 (18/39)
Most free throws made in a half
13 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
Most free throws attempted in a half
22 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
Most free throws made in a quarter
10 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 4, 2017
Most free throws attempted in a quarter
16 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
Most rebounds in a game
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)
Most rebounds in a half
26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors) on April 16, 1967
Most rebounds in a quarter
19 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on April 18, 1962
Most offensive rebounds in a game
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
Most defensive rebounds in a game
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
Most steals in a game
7 by Robert Horry, Houston Rockets (at Orlando Magic) on June 9, 1995
Most blocks in a game
9 by Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 11, 2009[40]
Most assists in a game
21 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 3, 1984
Most assists in a half
14 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Detroit Pistons) on June 19, 1988
Most assists in a quarter
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
Most turnovers in a game
10 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on May 14, 1980
40-point scoring duos
41 by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers (at Golden State Warriors) on June 13, 2016
Most points in a game without a turnover
41 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 19, 2000
Triple-double by opposing players in the same game
Stephen Curry (32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds), Golden State Warriors and LeBron James (29 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds), Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors on June 4, 2017
Most points by a duo in a loss
77 by LeBron James (39) and Kyrie Irving (38), Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) on June 7, 2017
Four players score at least 30 points in a game
Hakeem Olajuwon (34), Sam Cassell (31), Houston Rockets and Shaquille O’Neal (33), Penny Hardaway (32), Orlando Magic on June 9, 1995
LeBron James (39), Kyrie Irving (38), Cleveland Cavaliers and Kevin Durant (31), Klay Thompson (30), Golden State Warriors on June 7, 2017
Pair of 30-point scorers on the same team in consecutive games
Jerry West (40), Elgin Baylor (36), Los Angeles Lakers on April 8, 1962 and Elgin Baylor (39), Jerry West (36), Los Angeles Lakers on April 10, 1962
Kevin Durant (33), Stephen Curry (32), Golden State Warriors on June 4, 2017 and Kevin Durant (31), Klay Thompson (30), Golden State Warriors on June 7, 2017
LeBron James (39), Kyrie Irving (38), Cleveland Cavaliers on June 7, 2017 and Kyrie Irving (40), LeBron James (31), Cleveland Cavaliers on June 9, 2017
Series[edit]
Most points per game in an NBA Championship series
41.0 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993
Triple-double per game average in the NBA Finals
LeBron James: 33.6 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 10.0 assists, Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors), 2017
Only players to score at least 30 points in every game
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)
Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2017 (5 games)
4-game series
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
Most 3-point field goals made - 22 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2018
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 53 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2018
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 (3.5 spg)
5-game series
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 - 19 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2017
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 49 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2017
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 (2.8 spg)
Most blocks - 20 by Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009 (4 bpg)
6-game series
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[41]
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 (2.67 spg)
Most blocks - 32 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2003 (5.33 bpg)
7-game series
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 (2.86 spg)
Most blocks - 30 by Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks (vs. Houston Rockets), 1994 (4.29 bpg)
Career[edit]
Most points[42]
1,679 by Jerry West
Highest points per game average (min. 10 games)
36.3 by Rick Barry (10 games)
Most field goals made
612 by Jerry West
Most field goals attempted
1,333 by Jerry West (45.91%)
Most 3-point field goals made[43]
98 by Stephen Curry
Most 3-point field goals attempted
244 by LeBron James
Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 40 attempts)
52.5% by Derek Fisher (31/59)
Most free throws made
455 by Jerry West
Most free throws attempted
551 by Jerry West (82.58%)
Highest free throw percentage (min. 100 attempts)
93.1% by Dirk Nowitzki (94/101)
Most 40 point games
10 by Jerry West
Most 30 point games
33 by Jerry West
Most 20 point games
49 by Jerry West
Most consecutive 40 point games
4 by Michael Jordan (June 11–18, 1993)
Most consecutive 30 point games
13 by Elgin Baylor (April 9, 1959-April 21, 1963)
Most consecutive 20 point games
35 by Michael Jordan (June 2, 1991-June 14, 1998). This streak entails every Finals game of Jordan's career.
Only player to score 20+ points in all games (min. 15 games)
Michael Jordan (35 games)
Most rebounds
1,718 by Bill Russell
Highest rebounds per game average (min. 10 games)
24.6 by Wilt Chamberlain (35 games)
Most offensive rebounds
124 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most defensive rebounds
395 by LeBron James
Most assists
584 by Magic Johnson
Highest assists per game average (min. 10 games)
11.7 by Magic Johnson (50 games)
Most steals
102 by Magic Johnson
Most blocks
116 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most turnovers
190 by Magic Johnson
Most games played
70 by Bill Russell
Most personal fouls
225 by Bill Russell
Most triple-doubles
10 by LeBron James
Franchise[edit]
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.
Most titles won
17 by the Boston Celtics
Most Finals appearances
31 by the Los Angeles Lakers
Most Consecutive NBA titles
8 by the Boston Celtics (1959–66)
Most Consecutive NBA Finals appearances
10 by the Boston Celtics (1957–66)
Best NBA Finals series record
6–0 by the Chicago Bulls [44]
Most NBA Finals appearances without a title
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)
Most Playoff appearances without a Finals appearance
20 by the Denver Nuggets
Most Playoff appearances without a title
28 by the Phoenix Suns
Most consecutive Playoff appearances overall
22 by the Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers, (1950–71)
Most consecutive Playoff appearances in one city
21 by the Portland Trail Blazers, (1983–2003)
21 by the San Antonio Spurs (1998–present)
Longest active streak of playoff appearances
21 by the San Antonio Spurs (1998–present)
Fewest Playoff appearances
6 by the New Orleans Pelicans
Most seasons without a Playoff appearance
35 by the Golden State Warriors
Most consecutive seasons without a Playoff appearance
15 by the Los Angeles Clippers (1977–91)
Fewest seasons without a Playoff appearance
4 by the San Antonio Spurs (Joined NBA in 1976)
Best home record (Playoffs)
39–7 by the Chicago Bulls at the United Center
Highest playoff winning percentage
0.941 by the Golden State Warriors (16-1) in 2017
Undefeated in playoffs at home
9-0 by the Golden State Warriors in 2017
Playoffs[edit]
Most 3-point field goals made in a game
25 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, Game 2, on May 4, 2016
Most 3-point field goals made in a half
18 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, Game 2 in the first half, on May 4, 2016
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter
10 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, Game 2 in the second quarter, on May 4, 2016
Largest margin of points in a half*
41 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics on May 19, 2017
Largest margin of victory in a game*
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
Most consecutive wins
15 by the Golden State Warriors from April 16, 2017 to June 9, 2017.
Largest average point differential
+14.5 PPG by the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971
Most double-digit wins in a single postseason
12 each, by the Miami Heat in 2013;
by the San Antonio Spurs in 2014;
by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016;
by the Golden State Warriors in 2017.
Most consecutive road wins to being postseason
8 by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001
Most points in a game
157 by the Boston Celtics (vs. New York Knicks) on April 28, 1990
Most points in a half
86 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) on June 9, 2017
NBA Finals[edit]
Most 3-point field goals made in a game
24 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) Game 4 on June 9, 2017
Most 3-point field goals made in a half
13 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) Game 4 on June 9, 2017 (1st Half)
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter
9 by the Golden State Warriors (at Cleveland Cavaliers) Game 3 on June 7, 2017 (1st)
Largest margin of victory in a game
42 by the Chicago Bulls (vs. Utah Jazz) on June 7, 1998
Largest average point differential, series
+15.0 PPG by the Golden State Warriors in 2018
Fewest points in a game
54 by the Utah Jazz (at Chicago Bulls) on June 7, 1998
Highest field goal percentage in a half
75.8% by the San Antonio Spurs (vs. Miami Heat) Game 3 on June 10, 2014 (1st half)
Highest field goal percentage in a game
63% by the Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) Game 3 on June 9, 2009
Only team to win series after facing a 3–1 series deficit
Cleveland Cavaliers, 2016 NBA Finals
Fewest turnovers in a game
4 by the Detroit Pistons (vs. San Antonio Spurs) on June 16, 2005
4 by the San Antonio Spurs (at Miami Heat) on June 6, 2013
4 by the Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 1, 2017
Largest turnover differential in a game
-16 by the Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 1, 2017
Most points in a game
148 by the Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on May 27, 1985
Most points in a half
86 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) Game 4 on June 9, 2017 (1st Half)
Most points in a quarter
49 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) Game 4 on June 9, 2017 (1st)
Other records[edit]
Most NBA titles won by a player
11 by Bill Russell
Most consecutive NBA Finals appearances by a player
10 by Bill Russell (1957–66)
Best record for NBA Finals series outcomes[45]
8–0 by K.C. Jones
8–0 by Satch Sanders
8–0 by John Havlicek
Only players to win an Olympic gold medal, NCAA title, and NBA title
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
Only players to win an Olympic gold medal, EuroLeague/European Champions Cup, and NBA title
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
Only 8th seeded teams to advance in Playoffs
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[edit]
Most Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards*
6 by Michael Jordan
Most Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards wins in a row*
3 by Michael Jordan (twice) and Shaquille O'Neal.
* This award has only been given since the 1968-69 season.
See also[edit]
List of NBA players with most championships
List of National Basketball Association players with 50 or more points in a playoff game
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