- Source: List of NBA postseason 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
=Most minutes in a game, playoffs
67 by Red Rocha and Paul Seymour, Syracuse Nationals at Boston Celtics on March 21, 1953 (4 OT)
Points
Most points in a game, playoffs
63 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics on April 20, 1986 (2 OT)
Most points in a half, playoffs
39 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (2nd)
Most points in a quarter, playoffs
29 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (4th)
Most points in an overtime period, playoffs
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 consecutive points by single player on team, playoffs:
25 by LeBron James at Detroit Pistons in ECF on May 31, 2007
40-point scoring duos, playoffs
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
50-point scoring duos, playoffs
On August 23, 2020, Donovan Mitchell scored 51 points and Jamal Murray scored 50 points in a playoff game between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets
Field goals
Most field goals made in a game, playoffs
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, playoffs
14 by Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans on April 28, 2022
Most field goals attempted in a game, playoffs
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, playoffs
38 by Joe Fulks, Philadelphia Warriors vs. St. Louis Bombers on March 30, 1948 (8/46)
Most field goals attempted in a game, none made, playoffs
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, playoffs
16 by Dave Bing, Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics on April 1, 1968
Most field goals attempted in a half, playoffs
28 by Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets on April 19, 2017
28 by Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz on April 27, 2018
Most field goals made in a quarter, playoffs
12 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987
Most field goals attempted in a quarter, playoffs
18 by Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets on April 19, 2017
Most consecutive field goals made in a quarter, playoffs
12 by Sleepy Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987
Most consecutive field goals made in a game, playoffs
14 by Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns at New Orleans Pelicans on April 28, 2022
Most 3-point field goals made in a game, playoffs
12 by Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets on June 1, 2021
Most 3-point field goals made in a game, no misses, playoffs
7 by Robert Horry, Los Angeles Lakers at Utah Jazz on May 6, 1997
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game, playoffs
19 by Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz, April 27, 2018
Most 3-point field goals made in a half, playoffs
8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001
8 by Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets on May 24, 2021
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a half, playoffs
15 by Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz, April 27, 2018
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter, playoffs
6 by Antoine Walker, Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers on April 28, 2002
6 by Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets on May 24, 2021
6 by Michael Porter Jr., Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers on June 3, 2021
6 by Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns at Los Angeles Lakers on June 3, 2021
6 by Bojan Bogdanovic, Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Clippers on June 17, 2021
6 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors vs. Boston Celtics on June 2, 2022
Most consecutive 3-point field goals made in a half, playoffs
8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001
Most consecutive 3-point field goals made in a game, playoffs
8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001
8 by Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers at Oklahoma City Thunder on May 5, 2014.
Free throws
Most free throws made in a game, playoffs
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, playoffs
24 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder on May 17, 2011
Most free throws attempted in a game, playoffs
39 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers on June 9, 2000 (18/39)
Most free throws made in a half, playoffs
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, playoffs
28 by DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets on May 10, 2015 (10/28)
Most free throws made in a quarter, playoffs
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, playoffs
25 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers on May 20, 2000
Rebounds
Most rebounds in a game, playoffs
41 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics on April 5, 1967
Most rebounds in a half, playoffs
26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. San Francisco Warriors on April 16, 1967
Most rebounds in a quarter, playoffs
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, playoffs
15 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets vs. Washington Bullets on April 21, 1977 (OT)
Most defensive rebounds in a game, playoffs
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
20 by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks at Toronto Raptors on May 19, 2019
Assists
Most assists in a game, playoffs
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
Other
Most steals in a game, playoffs
10 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic on May 13, 1999
Most blocks in a game, playoffs
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, playoffs
12 by James Harden, Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors on May 27, 2015
Triple-double by teammates in the same game, playoffs
Stephen Curry (37 points, 11 assists, 13 rebounds) and Draymond Green (18 points, 11 assists, 14 rebounds), Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers on May 20, 2019
Nikola Jokić (32 points, 10 assists, 21 rebounds) and Jamal Murray (34 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds), Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat on June 7, 2023
Youngest to hit a game-winning buzzer beater, playoffs
On August 23, 2020, Luka Dončić's performance in game 4 of the Dallas Mavericks playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, including 43 points, 17 rebounds, 13 assists
Longest distance field goal made, playoffs
84 feet by Magic Johnson vs the Denver Nuggets on April 23, 1987
= Series
=Highest points per game average, series
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 minutes played - 144 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Syracuse Nationals), 1961 (48.0 mpg)
Most field goals made - 53 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Miami Heat), 1992 (53/87, 60.9%)
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 (14/22, 63.6%)
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 (43/46, 93.5%)
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 (9.3 orpg)
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 minutes played - 195 by Wilt Chamberlain, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Atlanta Hawks), 1970 (48.8 mpg)
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 - 26 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 2019
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 61 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 2019
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 minutes played - 242 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1979 (48.4 mpg)
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 - 28 by Klay Thompson Golden State Warriors (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 2016
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 56 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 2016
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 - 66 by James Harden, Houston Rockets (vs. Oklahoma City Thunder), 2017
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; Baron Davis, Golden State Warriors (vs. Utah Jazz), 2007 (4.2 spg)
Most blocks - 31 by Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1994 (6.2 bpg)
6-game series
Most points - 278 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), 1965 (46.3 ppg)
Most minutes played - 296 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. New York Knicks), 1968 (49.3 mpg)
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 - 35 by Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Denver Nuggets), 2021
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 67 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Toronto Raptors), 2019
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 minutes played - 345 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Boston Celtics), 1974 (49.3 mpg)
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 - 34 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Sacramento Kings), 2023
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 90 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Sacramento Kings), 2023
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)
= Playoff-Run
=Records through the 2023 NBA playoffs.
Most points
759 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls, 1992
Most personal fouls
102 by Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic, 2009
Most blocks
92 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets, 1994
Most steals
66 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons, 1988
Highest steals per game average
4.11 SPG by Maurice Cheeks in 1979
Most three-point field goals made
98 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors, 2015
98 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors, 2016
Most assists
303 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers, 1988
Most rebounds
444 by Wilt Chamberlain, Los Angeles Lakers, 1969
= Career
=Records through the 2023 NBA playoffs.
Most games, post-season career
282 by LeBron James
Most minutes, post-season career
11,654 by LeBron James
Most minutes per game, post-season career
47.24 by Wilt Chamberlain
Points
Most points, post-season career
8,023 by LeBron James
Highest points per game average, post-season career (min. 25 games)
33.45 by Michael Jordan (179 games)
Most 50-point games, post-season career
8 by Michael Jordan
Most 40-point games, post-season career
38 by Michael Jordan
Most 30-point games, post-season career
120 by LeBron James
Most 20-point games, post-season career
252 by LeBron James
Most 10-point games, post-season career
280 by LeBron James
Only player to score 15+ points in every game, post-season career (min. 25 games)
Michael Jordan (179 games)
Only player to record consecutive 50-point games, post-season career
Michael Jordan scored 50 and 55 points in Games 1 and 2 of the 1988 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers).
Most consecutive 45-point games, post-season career
3 by Michael Jordan (May 9–13, 1990)
Most consecutive 40-point games, post-season career
6 by Jerry West (April 3–13, 1965)
Most consecutive 30-point games, post-season career
17 by Rick Barry (April 12, 1967 – April 6, 1971)
Most consecutive 20-point games, post-season career
60 by Michael Jordan (June 2, 1989 – May 11, 1993)
Most consecutive 15-point games, post-season career
179 by Michael Jordan. This streak spans every playoff game of Jordan's career.
Most consecutive 10-point games, post-season career
179 by Michael Jordan. This streak spans every playoff game of Jordan's career.
Field goals
Most field goals made, post-season career
2,872 by LeBron James
Most field goals attempted, post-season career
5,797 by LeBron James
Highest field goal percentage, post-season career (min. 200 field goals)
66.77% by DeAndre Jordan (209/313)
Most field goals missed, post-season career
2,925 by LeBron James
Most 2-point field goals made, post-season career
2,412 by LeBron James
Most 2-point field goals attempted, post-season career
4,418 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Highest 2-point field goal percentage, post-season career (min. 200 field goals)
66.99% by DeAndre Jordan (209/312)
Most 3-point field goals made, post-season career
618 by Stephen Curry
Most 3-point field goals attempted, post-season career
1,557 by Stephen Curry
Highest 3-point field goal percentage, post-season career (min. 25 three-pointers)
51.85% by Rui Hachimura (28/54)
Most consecutive games with a 3-point field goal made, post-season career
132 by Stephen Curry (12 in 2013; 7 in 2014; 21 in 2015; 18 in 2016; 17 in 2017; 15 in 2018; 22 in 2019; 20 in 2022)
Highest True Shooting Percentage, post-season career (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)))
66.62% by Rudy Gobert
Highest Effective Field Goal Percentage, post-season career (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)
66.77% by DeAndre Jordan
Free throws
Most free throws made, post-season career
1,819 by LeBron James.
Most free throws attempted, post-season career
2,456 by LeBron James
Highest free throw percentage, post-season career (min. 100 attempts)
94.96% by Gordon Hayward (113/119)
Rebounds
Most rebounds, post-season career
4,104 by Bill Russell
Highest rebounds per game average, post-season career (min. 25 games)
24.9 by Bill Russell
Highest total rebound percentage, post-season career (Rebound %, an estimate of the percentage of missed shots a player rebounded while he was on the floor.)
21.74% by Dwight Howard
Most offensive rebounds, post-season career
866 by Shaquille O'Neal
Highest offensive rebound percentage, post-season career
15.05% Moses Malone
Most defensive rebounds, post-season career
2,123 by LeBron James
Highest defensive rebound percentage, post-season career
30.32% by Dwight Howard
Assists
Most assists, post-season career
2,346 by Magic Johnson
Highest assists per game average, post-season career (min. 25 games)
12.35 by Magic Johnson
Highest assist percentage, post-season career (Assist %, an estimate of the percentage of teammate field goals a player assisted while he was on the floor.)
47.79% John Stockton
Steals
Most steals, post-season career
471 by LeBron James
Highest steals per game average, post-season career (min. 25 games)
2.28 by Baron Davis (114 steals / 50 games)
Highest steal percentage, post-season career (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% by Charlie Ward
Blocks
Most blocks, post-season career
568 by Tim Duncan
Highest blocks per game average, post-season career (min. 25 games)
3.26 by Hakeem Olajuwon (472/145)
Highest block percentage, post-season career (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% by Greg Ostertag
Most turnovers, post-season career
1,015 by LeBron James.
Other
Most Double-doubles, post-season career
164 by Tim Duncan
Most Triple-doubles, post-season career
30 by Magic Johnson
Most personal fouls, post-season career
797 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Highest Player Efficiency Rating, post-season career (measuring a player's per-minute performance, while adjusting for pace)
28.60 by Michael Jordan
Highest Offensive Rating, post-season career (for players it is points produced per 100 possessions)
129.42 by Rudy Gobert.
Lowest Defensive Rating, post-season career (for players and teams it is points allowed per 100 possessions.)
92.29 by Ben Wallace
Rookie and age-related records
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: Jonathan Kuminga is the youngest player to start in a playoff game, he logged a total of 17 minutes and 35 seconds, scored 18 points, grabbed 2 rebounds and had 1 assist in the game for the Golden State Warriors against the Memphis Grizzlies at the age of 19 years, 213 days on May 7, 2022.
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: Manu Ginóbili 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 Golden State Warriors at the age of 40 years, 270 days on April 24, 2018.
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: Magic Johnson is the youngest player to log a triple-double in a playoff game, he had a total of 13 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists in the game for the Los Angeles Lakers against the Phoenix Suns at the age of 20 years, 238 days on April 8, 1980.
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.
Youngest player to reach... (playoff career)
1,000 Points – Kobe Bryant (22 years, 263 days) on May 13, 2001
2,000 Points – Kobe Bryant (24 years, 257 days) on May 7, 2003
3,000 Points – LeBron James (27 years, 162 days) on June 3, 2012
4,000 Points – LeBron James (29 years, 134 days) on May 6, 2014
5,000 Points – LeBron James (30 years, 175 days) on June 16, 2015
6,000 Points – LeBron James (32 years, 161 days) on June 1, 2017
7,000 Points – LeBron James (35 years, 246 days) on August 24, 2020
8,000 Points – LeBron James (38 years, 152 days) on May 22, 2023
1,000 Rebounds – Bill Russell (26 years, 50 days) on April 2, 1960
2,000 Rebounds – Bill Russell (29 years, 63 days) on April 16, 1963
3,000 Rebounds – Bill Russell (32 years, 67 days) on April 20, 1966
4,000 Rebounds – Bill Russell (35 years, 72 days) on April 25, 1969
500 Assists – Rajon Rondo (24 years, 106 days) on June 8, 2010
1,000 Assists – Magic Johnson (25 years, 289 days) on May 30, 1985
1,500 Assists – Magic Johnson (28 years, 259 days) on April 29, 1988
2,000 Assists – Magic Johnson (30 years, 260 days) on May 1, 1990
100 Steals – Magic Johnson (23 years, 253 days) on April 24, 1983
200 Steals – Magic Johnson (25 years, 292 days) on June 2, 1985
300 Steals – Magic Johnson (29 years, 259 days) on April 30, 1989
400 Steals – LeBron James (33 years, 122 days) on May 1, 2018
100 Blocks – Serge Ibaka (22 years, 254 days) on May 29, 2012
200 Blocks – Serge Ibaka (26 years, 211 days) on April 16, 2016
300 Blocks – Tim Duncan (30 years, 3 days) on April 28, 2006
400 Blocks – Tim Duncan (32 years, 16 days) on May 11, 2008
500 Blocks – Tim Duncan (37 years, 26 days) on May 21, 2013
NBA Finals records
= Game
=Most minutes played in a game, finals
62 by Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns (at Chicago Bulls) on June 13, 1993 (3 OT)
Most minutes played in a game without a turnover, finals
59 by Dan Majerle, Phoenix Suns (at Chicago Bulls) on June 13, 1993 (3 OT)
Points
Most points in a game, finals
61 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962
Most points in a half, finals
35 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on June 3, 1992
Most points in a quarter, finals
25 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988
Most points by a duo in a loss, finals
77 by LeBron James (39) and Kyrie Irving (38), Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) on June 7, 2017
Most points by a trio in a loss, finals
93 by LeBron James (39), Kyrie Irving (38), and J.R. Smith (16), Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) on June 7, 2017
Four players score at least 30 points in a game, finals
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, finals
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
40-point scoring duos, finals
41 by LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers (at Golden State Warriors) on June 13, 2016
Field goals
Most field goals made in a game, finals
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, finals
48 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on April 18, 1967
Most field goals attempted in a game, none made, finals
14 by Dennis Johnson, Seattle SuperSonics (vs. Washington Bullets) on June 7, 1978
Most field goals made in a half, finals
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, finals
25 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (at Boston Celtics) on April 14, 1962
Most field goals made in a quarter, finals
11 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988
Most field goals attempted in a quarter, finals
17 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on April 14, 1967
Most consecutive field goals made, finals
13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 5, 1991
Most 3-point field goals made in a game, finals
9 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 3, 2018
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game, finals
17 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 3, 2018
Most 3-point field goals made in a half, finals
7 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 6, 2010
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a half, finals
10 by John Starks, New York Knicks (vs. Houston Rockets) on June 22, 1994
Most 3-point field goals made in a quarter, finals
6 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 2, 2022
Most 4-point plays made in a game, finals
2 by Ray Allen, Miami Heat (vs. San Antonio Spurs) on June 16, 2013
Free throws
Most free throws made in a game, finals
21 by Dwyane Wade, Miami (vs. Dallas Mavericks) on June 18, 2006 (OT)
Most free throws made in a game, no misses, finals
16 by Kawhi Leonard, Toronto Raptors (vs. Golden State Warriors) on June 2, 2019
Most free throws attempted in a game, finals
39 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000 (18/39)
Most free throws made in a half, finals
13 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
Most free throws attempted in a half, finals
22 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
Most free throws made in a quarter, finals
10 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 4, 2017
10 by Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 15, 2008
Most free throws attempted in a quarter, finals
16 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
16 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets) on June 5, 2002
Rebounds
Most rebounds in a game, finals
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, finals
26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors) on April 16, 1967
Most rebounds in a quarter, finals
19 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on April 18, 1962
Most offensive rebounds in a game, finals
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, finals
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
Assists
Most assists in a game, finals
21 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 3, 1984
Most assists in a half, finals
14 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Detroit Pistons) on June 19, 1988
Most assists in a quarter, finals
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 assists in a game without a turnover, finals
17 by Robert Reid, Houston Rockets (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 5, 1986
Other
Most steals in a game, finals
7 by Robert Horry, Houston Rockets (at Orlando Magic) on June 9, 1995
Most blocks in a game, finals
9 by Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 11, 2009
Most turnovers in a game, finals
10 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers) on May 14, 1980
Triple-double by opposing players in the same game, finals
Stephen Curry (32 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds) and LeBron James (29 points, 14 assists, 11 rebounds), Cleveland Cavaliers at Golden State Warriors on June 4, 2017
Triple-double by teammates in the same game, finals
Nikola Jokić (32 points, 10 assists, 21 rebounds) and Jamal Murray (34 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds), Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat on June 7, 2023
= Series
=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)
Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002 (4 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, and LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors), 2017
Most field goals attempted - 162 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001
Most 3-point field goals made - 24 by Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors (vs. Toronto Raptors), 2019
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 - 31 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Boston Celtics), 2022
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 71 by Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Boston Celtics), 2022
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
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
=Most points
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
152 by Stephen Curry
Most 3-point field goals attempted
365 by Stephen Curry
Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 40 attempts)
53.1% by Mike Miller (26/49)
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
31 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
125 by Tim Duncan
Most defensive rebounds
454 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
217 by LeBron James
Most games played
70 by Bill Russell
Most personal fouls
225 by Bill Russell
Most triple-doubles
11 by LeBron James
Franchise
Most titles won
18 by the Boston Celtics
Most Finals appearances
32 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
Most NBA Finals appearances without a title
3 by the Phoenix Suns (1976, 1993, 2021)
Most Playoff appearances without a Finals appearance
17 by the Los Angeles Clippers
Most Playoff appearances without a title
32 by the Phoenix Suns
Most Playoff appearances without a Conference Finals appearance
10 by the Charlotte Hornets
Most consecutive Playoff appearances overall
22 by the Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers (1950–71)
22 by the San Antonio Spurs (1998–2019)
Most consecutive Playoff appearances in one city
22 by the San Antonio Spurs (1998–2019)
Longest active streak of playoff appearances
9 by the Boston Celtics (2015–present)
Fewest Playoff appearances
8 by the New Orleans Pelicans
Most seasons without a Playoff appearance
35 by the Golden State Warriors
Most consecutive seasons without a Playoff appearance
16 by the Sacramento Kings (2007–22)
Fewest seasons without a Playoff appearance
8 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
Largest comebacks
31 points - The Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 94–63 deficit in the 3rd quarter to beat the Golden State Warriors on the road on April 15, 2019.
= Playoffs
=Most 3-point field goals made in a game, playoffs
25 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, Game 2, on May 4, 2016
Most 3-point field goals made in a half, playoffs
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, playoffs
10 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Atlanta Hawks, Game 2 in the second quarter, on May 4, 2016
10 by the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat, Game 2 in the first quarter, on May 24, 2021
Largest margin of points in a half, playoffs
41 by the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics on May 19, 2017
Largest margin of victory in a game, playoffs
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
Highest field goal percentage in a game, playoffs
67.1% by the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks on May 19, 2024
Most consecutive wins, playoffs
15 by the Golden State Warriors from April 16, 2017 to June 9, 2017.
Largest average point differential, playoffs
+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 begin postseason
8 by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001
Most points in a game, playoffs
157 by the Boston Celtics (vs. New York Knicks) on April 28, 1990
Most points in a half, playoffs
87 by the Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Denver Nuggets) on April 23, 1978
Most points in a quarter, playoffs
51 by the Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Detroit Pistons) on March 31, 1962
51 by the Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Brooklyn Nets) on April 15, 2019
Most points in an overtime period, playoffs
22 by the Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New York Knicks) on May 1, 1970
Most points off bench, playoffs
100 by the Toronto Raptors (vs. Brooklyn Nets) on August 23, 2020
Fewest points in a game, playoffs
54 by the Utah Jazz (vs. Chicago Bulls) on June 7, 1998
Fewest points in a half, playoffs
23 by the Utah Jazz (vs. Chicago Bulls) on June 7, 1998
23 by the Phoenix Suns (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on May 16, 2000
23 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Detroit Pistons) on May 21, 2006
23 by the Boston Celtics (vs. New York Knicks) on April 23, 2013
Fewest points in a quarter, playoffs
5 by the Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Utah Jazz) on May 18, 1999
Fewest points in an overtime period, playoffs
0 by the Minneapolis Lakers (vs. Fort Wayne Pistons) on March 22, 1955
0 by the Boston Celtics (vs. Indiana Pacers) on April 29, 2003
= NBA Finals
=Most 3-point field goals made in a game, finals
24 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) Game 4 on June 9, 2017
Most 3-point field goals made in a half, finals
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, finals
9 by the Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) Game 3 on June 7, 2017 (1st)
Largest margin of victory in a game, finals
42 by the Chicago Bulls (vs. Utah Jazz) on June 7, 1998
Largest average point differential, finals series
+15.0 PPG by the Golden State Warriors in 2018
Highest field goal percentage in a half, finals
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, finals
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, finals
Cleveland Cavaliers, 2016 NBA Finals
Fewest turnovers in a game, finals
4 by the Detroit Pistons (vs. San Antonio Spurs) on June 16, 2005
4 by the San Antonio Spurs (vs. 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, finals
-16 by the Golden State Warriors (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers) on June 1, 2017
Most points in a game, finals
148 by the Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on May 27, 1985
Most points in a half, finals
86 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) on June 9, 2017 (1st Half)
Most points in a quarter, finals
49 by the Cleveland Cavaliers (vs. Golden State Warriors) on June 9, 2017 (1st)
Fewest points in a game, finals
54 by the Utah Jazz (vs. Chicago Bulls) on June 7, 1998
Fewest points in a half, finals
23 by the Utah Jazz (vs. Chicago Bulls) on June 7, 1998 (2nd Half)
Fewest points in a quarter, finals
7 by the Dallas Mavericks (vs. Miami Heat) on June 15, 2006 (4th)
Only team to win Finals game by double digits after trailing by double digits entering the 4th quarter
the Boston Celtics vs the Golden State Warriors on June 3, 2022 (Game 1)
Other records
Most NBA titles won by a player
11 by Bill Russell
Most NBA titles won by a coach
11 by Phil Jackson
Most consecutive NBA Finals appearances by a player
10 by Bill Russell (1957–66)
Best record for NBA Finals series outcomes
8–0 by K.C. Jones, Satch Sanders, and 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
Anthony Davis — Olympics, 2012; NCAA, 2012; NBA, 2020
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 first 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).
The Miami Heat eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks 4–1 in the First Round in the 2023 NBA playoffs.
Awards
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
List of NBA players with most championships
List of National Basketball Association players with 50 or more points in a playoff game
List of NBA franchise post-season droughts
List of NBA franchise post-season streaks
List of NBA regular season records
List of NBA All-Star Game records
Footnotes
References
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Playoffs record from USAToday
Finals record from USAToday
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