Many of the greatest players have battled on the league’s brightest stage in the 75 years since, making history with record-breaking performances that will never be forgotten.
Just about every NBA fan knows about Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point performance in the regular season but who has poured in the most points in a single game in the NBA Finals? Warriors sharpshooter Klay Thompson drilled an NBA record 14 3-pointers in Oct. 2018 but who holds the record for most threes on the grandest stage?
Who has pulled down the most rebounds and handed out the most assists?
Find out below.
NBA Finals record for points in a game
Elgin Baylor holds the record for points scored in a Finals game with 61. Only six other players have ever scored 50 or more points in a Finals game, the most recent being Giannis Antetokounmpo.
NBA Finals record for rebounds in a game
Nobody has pulled down more rebounds in a Finals game than Bill Russell, who recorded 40 on not one, but two occasions.
NBA Finals record for assists in a game
Magic Johnson’s name is all over the leaderboard for assists. He’s the only player in NBA history to dish out 20-plus assists in a Finals game.
NBA Finals record for turnovers in a game
Unfortunately for Johnson, he also owns the Finals record for turnovers in a single game with 10.
NBA Finals record for steals in a game
Robert Horry’s seven steals is the most all-time in a Finals game. Seven players have picked up six steals. Many more have finished with five.
NBA Finals record for blocks in a game
In his two trips to the Finals, Dwight Howard blocked a total of 22 shots. Nine of those came in a single game, the most ever in NBA history.
NBA Finals record for field goals in a game
Elgin Baylor and Rick Barry share the record for most field goals in a Finals game with 22.
NBA Finals record for 3-pointers in a game
To no surprise, this is one of several records Stephen Curry holds in the Finals.
