In the NBA End of the season games, the spotlight and consideration on each game and execution is considerably more huge. In that capacity, conveying a legendary scoring execution can convey a touch more weight than doing as such in the standard season.
A large number of the players who mark the 20 biggest individual NBA season finisher exhibitions are as of now in the Naismith Commemoration B-ball Lobby of Popularity or likely could be there one day. All things considered, here's a glance at the 20 most noteworthy scoring exhibitions in the NBA End of the season games, four of which occurred during the NBA Finals:
20 Highest Scoring Nba Playoff Performances
Player (Team) | Points | Date | FG-FGA | 3PT-3PTA | FT-FTA | Result |
Michael Jordan (Bulls) | 63 | April 20, 1986 | 22-41 | 0-0 | 19-21 | Lost to Celtics |
Elgin Baylor (Lakers)* | 61 | April 14, 1962 | 22-46 | N/A | 17-19 | Lost to Celtics |
Donovan Mitchell (Jazz) | 57 | Aug. 17, 2020 | 19-33 | 6-15 | 13-13 | Lost to Nuggets |
Jimmy Butler (Heat) | 56 | April 24, 2023 | 19-28 | 3-8 | 15-18 | Win vs. Bucks |
Charles Barkley (Suns) | 56 | May 4, 1994 | 23-31 | 3-4 | 7-9 | Win vs. Warriors |
Michael Jordan (Bulls) | 56 | April 29, 1992 | 20-30 | 0-0 | 16-18 | Win vs. Heat |
Wilt Chamberlain (Warriors) | 56 | March 22, 1962 | 22-48 | N/A | 12-22 | Win vs. Nationals |
Damian Lillard (Blazers) | 55 | June 1, 2021 | 17-24 | 12-17 | 9-10 | Lost to Nuggets |
Allen Iverson (76ers) | 55 | April 20, 2003 | 21-32 | 3-5 | 10-11 | Win vs. Hornets |
Michael Jordan (Bulls) | 55 | April 27, 1997 | 22-35 | 1-2 | 10-10 | Win vs. Bullets |
Michael Jordan (Bulls)* | 55 | June 16, 1993 | 21-37 | 0-1 | 13-18 | Win vs. Suns |
Michael Jordan (Bulls) | 55 | May 1, 1988 | 24-45 | 0-0 | 7-7 | Win vs. Cavs |
Rick Barry (Warriors)* | 55 | April 18, 1967 | 22-48 | N/A | 11-19 | Win vs. 76ers |
Allen Iverson (76ers) | 54 | May 9, 2001 | 21-39 | 3-5 | 9-9 | Win vs. Raptors |
Michael Jordan (Bulls) | 54 | May 31, 1993 | 18-30 | 6-9 | 12-14 | Win vs. Knicks |
John Havlicek (Celtics) | 54 | April 1, 1973 | 24-36 | N/A | 6-6 | Win vs. Hawks |
Nikola Jokic (Nuggets) | 53 | May 7, 2023 | 20-30 | 2-4 | 11-13 | Lost to Suns |
Isaiah Thomas (Celtics) | 53 | May 2, 2017 | 18-33 | 5-12 | 12-13 | Win vs. Wizards |
Jerry West (Lakers)* | 53 | April 23, 1969 | 21-41 | N/A | 11-13 | Win vs. Celtics |
Wilt Chamberlain (Warriors) | 53 | March 14, 1960 | 24-42 | N/A | 5-16 | Win vs. Nationals |