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NBA All-Star Game records

This article lists all-time leading figures achieved in the NBA All-Star Game in every major statistical category recognized by the league. This includes statistical records set by individuals in single All-Star games and over the course of their careers...

Game

Most minutes in a game
67 by Red Rocha and Paul Seymour, Syracuse Nationals vs. the Boston Celtics on March 21, 1953 (4 OT)
Most points in a game
63 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls at the Boston Celtics on April 20, 1986 (2 OT)
Most points in a half
39 by Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (2nd half)
Most points in a quarter
29 by Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (4th quarter)
Most points in an overtime period
13 by Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 1992
Most field goals made in a game
24 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors vs. the Syracuse Nationals on March 14, 1960
24 by John Havlicek, Boston Celtics vs. the Atlanta Hawks on April 1, 1973
24 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 1, 1988
Most field goals made in a game, no misses
12 by Larry McNeill, Kansas City–Omaha Kings vs. the Chicago Bulls on April 13, 1975
Most field goals attempted in a game
48 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors vs. the Syracuse Nationals on March 22, 1962
48 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on April 18, 1967
Most field goals attempted in a game, none made
14 by Chick Reisner, Baltimore Bullets at the Philadelphia Warriors on April 10, 1948
14 by Dennis Johnson, Seattle SuperSonics vs. the Washington Bullets on June 7, 1978
Most field goals made in a half
16 by Dave Bing, Detroit Pistons vs. the Boston Celtics, April 1, 1968
Most field goals attempted in a half
25 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors vs. the Syracuse Nationals on March 22, 1962
25 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics on April 14, 1962
25 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 1, 1988
Most field goals made in a quarter
12 by Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (4th quarter)
Most field goals attempted in a quarter
17 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on April 14, 1967
Most consecutive field goals made in a quarter
12 by Eric "Sleepy" Floyd, Golden State Warriors vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 10, 1987 (4th quarter)
Most consecutive field goals made in a game
13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on June 5, 1991
Most 3-point field goals made in a game
9 by Rex Chapman, Phoenix Suns at the Seattle SuperSonics on April 25, 1997
9 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001
9 by Ray Allen, Milwaukee Bucks vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on June 1, 2001
9 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics at the Chicago Bulls on April 30, 2009 (3 OT)
9 by Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 8, 2011
Most 3-points field goals made in a game, no misses
7 by Robert Horry, Los Angeles Lakers at the Utah Jazz on May 6, 1997
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game
18 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics vs. the Chicago Bulls on April 30, 2009 (3 OT)
Most 3-point field goals made in a half
8 by Vince Carter, Toronto Raptors vs. the Philadelphia 76ers on May 11, 2001
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a half
11 by Gary Payton, Seattle SuperSonics vs. the Houston Rockets on May 4, 1996
11 by Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the San Antonio Spurs on May 13, 2003
Most free throws made in a game
30 by Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics vs. the Syracuse Nationals on March 21, 1953 (4 OT) (30/32)
Most free throws made in a game, no misses
24 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 17, 2011

Most free throws attempted in a game
39 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Indiana Pacers on June 9, 2000 (18/39)
Most free throws made in a half
19 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Golden State Warriors on May 8, 1991
19 by Karl Malone, Utah Jazz vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on May 9, 1991
19 by Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns vs. the Seattle SuperSonics on June 5, 1993
19 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 17, 2011
Most free throws attempted in a half
27 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on May 20, 2000
Most free throws made in a quarter
13 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls vs. the Detroit Pistons on May 21, 1991
13 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on April 16, 2011
13 by Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on May 17, 2011
Most free throws attempted in a quarter
25 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on May 20, 2000
Most rebounds in a game
41 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. the Boston Celtics on April 5, 1967
Most rebounds in a half
26 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers vs. the San Francisco Warriors on April 16, 1967
Most rebounds in a quarter
19 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on April 18, 1962
Most offensive rebounds in a game
15 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets vs. the Washington Bullets on April 21, 1977 (OT)
Most assists in a game
24 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Phoenix Suns on May 15, 1984
24 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on May 17, 1988
Most assists in a half
15 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on May 3, 1985
15 by Doc Rivers, Atlanta Hawks vs. the Boston Celtics on May 16, 1988
15 by Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 2007
Most assists in a quarter
11 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz vs. the San Antonio Spurs on May 5, 1994 (4th quarter)
Most steals in a game
10 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers vs. the Orlando Magic on May 13, 1999
Most blocks in a game
10 by Mark Eaton, Utah Jazz vs. the Houston Rockets on April 26, 1985
10 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 1990

Series

Highest points per game average in a Playoff 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 field goals made - 53 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Miami Heat), 1992
Most field goals attempted - 104 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors (vs. Syracuse Nationals), 1960
Most 3-point field goals made - 14 by John Starks, New York Knicks (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 1996
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 35 by Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 1999
Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 6 attempts) - 85.7% by Muggsy Bogues, 1997 (6/7)
Most free throws made - 43 by Kevin Johnson, Phoenix Suns (vs. Denver Nuggets), 1989
Most free throws attempted - 47 by Dolph Schayes, Syracuse Nationals (vs. Boston Celtics), 1959
Highest free throw percentage (min. 15 attempts) - 100% by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Washington Bullets), 1997 (15/15)
Most rebounds - 84 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Syracuse Nationals), 1957 (28.0 rpg)
Most offensive rebounds - 28 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1982
Most assists - 48 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. San Antonio Spurs), 1986 (16.0 apg)
Most steals - 13 by Clyde Drexler, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Dallas Mavericks), 1990; Hersey Hawkins, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 1991
Most blocks - 18 by Manute Bol, Golden State Warriors (vs. Utah Jazz), 1989
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 - 17 by Damon Jones, Miami Heat (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2005; by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. New York Knicks), 2011
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 42 by Nick Anderson, Orlando Magic (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1999
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
Highest free throw percentage (min. 20 attempts) -
Most rebounds - 118 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), 1959 (29.5 rpg)
Most offensive rebounds - 27 by Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1983
Most assists - 57 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1989 (14.3 apg)
Most steals - 17 by Lionel Hollins, Portland Trail Blazers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1977
Most blocks - 23 by Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1990
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 - 22 by Rex Chapman, Phoenix Suns (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1997
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 48 by Rex Chapman, Phoenix Suns (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1997
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
Highest free throw percentage (min. 25 attempts) -
Most rebounds - 160 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1967 (32.0 rpg)
Most offensive rebounds - 36 by Larry Smith, Golden State Warriors (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1987
Most assists - 85 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1985 (17.0 apg)
Most steals - 21 by Micheal Ray Richardson, New Jersey Nets (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1984; Baron Davis, Charlotte Hornets (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002
Most blocks - 31 by Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1994
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 - 21 by Derek Fisher, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Minnesota Timberwolves), 2003
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 46 by Gilbert Arenas, Washington Wizards (vs. Cleveland Cavaliers), 2006
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
Highest free throw percentage (min. 25 attempts) -
Most rebounds - 171 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors), 1967 (28.5 rpg)
Most offensive rebounds - 46 by Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Boston Celtics), 1981
Most assists - 90 by Johnny Moore, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1983 (15.0 apg)
Most steals - 19 by Rick Barry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Seattle SuperSonics), 1975
Most blocks - 32 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2003
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 - 28 by Dennis Scott, Orlando Magic (vs. Indiana Pacers), 1995; Ray Allen, Milwaukee Bucks (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 2001
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 65 by Dennis Scott, Orlando Magic (vs. Indiana Pacers), 1995
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
Highest free throw percentage (min. 25 attempts) -
Most rebounds - 220 by Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1965 (31.4 rpg)
Most offensive rebounds - 45 by Wes Unseld, Washington Bullets (vs. San Antonio Spurs), 1979; Dikembe Mutombo, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Milwaukee Bucks), 2001
Most assists - 115 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988 (16.4 apg)
Most steals - 28 by John Stockton, Utah Jazz (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988
Most blocks - 38 by Dikembe Mutombo, Denver Nuggets (vs. Utah Jazz), 1994

Career

Most games
244 by Robert Horry
Most minutes
8,851 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (37.3 mpg)
Most points
5,987 by Michael Jordan
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
109 by Michael Jordan
Most 20 point games
173 by Michael Jordan
Most 10 point games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Only player to Score 15 or more points in all games (min. 25 games)
Michael Jordan (179 games)
Only player to record consecutive 50 point games
Michael Jordan recorded 50 and 55 points for the Bulls in Games 1 and 2 of the 1988 Eastern Conference First Round vs. the Cavs (April 28, 1988-May 1, 1988).
Most consecutive 45 point games
3 by Michael Jordan (May 9-May 13, 1990)
Most consecutive 40 point games
6 by Jerry West, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Baltimore Bullets), April 3-April 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.
Most consecutive 10 point games
179 by Michael Jordan. This streak entails every playoff game in Jordan's career.
Most field goals made
2,356 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Most field goals attempted
4,497 by Michael Jordan
Most 3-point field goals made
320 by Reggie Miller (39.0%)
Most 3-point field goals attempted
822 by Kobe Bryant
Highest 3-point field goal percentage (min. 100 attempts)
45.1% by B.J. Armstrong (51/113)
Most free throws made
1,463 by Michael Jordan
Most free throws attempted
2,177 by Shaquille O'Neal
Highest free throw percentage (min. 250 attempts)
91.1% by Bill Sharman (370/406)
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
Most offensive rebounds
818 by Shaquille O'Neal
Most assists
2,346 by Magic Johnson
Highest assists per game average (min. 25 games)
12.3 by Magic Johnson
Most steals
395 by Scottie Pippen
Highest steals per game average (min. 25 games)
2.3 by Baron Davis
Most blocks
476 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Highest blocks per game average (min. 25 games)
3.3 by Hakeem Olajuwon

Game

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 (1st half)
Most points in a quarter
25 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988 (3rd quarter)
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 made in a half
14 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (at Los Angeles Lakers) on June 19, 1988 (2nd half)
14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Portland Trail Blazers) on June 3, 1992 (1st half)
14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns) on June 16, 1993 (1st half)
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 (3rd quarter)
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
8 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 6, 2010
Most 3-point field goals attempted in a game
12 by Nick Anderson, Orlando Magic (vs. Houston Rockets) on June 11, 1995
12 by Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 14, 2009
Most 3-point field goals made in a half
7 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 6, 2010 (1st half)
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)

Most free throws made in a game
21 by Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat (vs. Dallas Mavericks) on June 18, 2006 (OT) (21/25)
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
9 by Frank Ramsey, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), April 4, 1959
9 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Utah Jazz) on June 11, 1997
9 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Indiana Pacers) on June 9, 2000
9 by Austin Croshere, Indiana Pacers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 16, 2000
9 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers) on June 10, 2001
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 and June 16, 1996
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
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, L.A. 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, L.A. Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics) on June 4, 1987
8 by Magic Johnson, L.A. Lakers (at Detroit Pistons) on June 16, 1988
8 by Magic Johnson, L.A. 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

Series

Most points per game in an NBA Championship series
41.0 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993
Only players to score 30 points in every game of an NBA Championship series
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)
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
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
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 (40.7% FG)
Most field goals attempted - 162 by Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001
Most 3-point field goals made - 16 by Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 40 by Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009
Highest 3-point field goal percentage - 68.8% by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1990
Highest free throw percentage - 100% by Bill Laimbeer, Detroit Pistons (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1990, and Vlade Divac, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1991
Most rebounds - 144 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1961 (28.8 rpg)
Most offensive rebounds - 31 by Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 2001
Most assists - 62 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1991 (12.4 apg)
Most steals - 14 by Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1991
Most blocks - 20 by Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009
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 (50.8% FG)
Most field goals attempted - 235 by Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1967
Most 3-point field goals made - 22 by Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2008
Most 3-point field goals attempted - 41 by Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Miami Heat), 2006
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
Most blocks - 32 by Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2003
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 (43.0% FG)
Most field goals attempted - 235 by Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962
Highest 3-point field goal percentage - 48.4% by Robert Horry, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Detroit Pistons), 2005
Highest free throw percentage - 95.9% by Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1958 (30/31)
Most rebounds - 189 by Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1962 (27.0 rpg)
Most assists - 95 by Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1984 (13.6 apg)
Most steals - 20 by Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988
Most blocks - 30 by Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks (vs. Houston Rockets), 1994

Career

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 (45.9%)
Most 3-point field goals made
53 by Robert Horry
Most 3-point field goals attempted
153 by Kobe Bryant (31.3%)
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 (83%)
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-June 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)
Only player to score 20 or more 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 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

Franchise

Most championships won
17 by the Boston Celtics
Most Finals appearances
31 by the Los Angeles Lakers
Best NBA Finals series record
6-0 by the Chicago Bulls
Most NBA Finals appearances without a championship
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 Playoffs appearances without a Finals appearance
20 by the Denver Nuggets
Most Playoffs appearances without a championship
28 by the Phoenix Suns
Most consecutive Playoffs appearances
overall
22 by the Syracuse Nationals/Philadelphia 76ers, (1950
1950 NBA Playoffs
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–1971
1971 NBA Playoffs
The 1971 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1970-1971 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks defeating the Eastern Conference champion Baltimore Bullets, four games to none in the NBA Finals.Led by...

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in one city
21 by the Portland Trail Blazers, (1983
1983 NBA Playoffs
The 1983 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1982-1983 season. This was the final postseason using the 12-team format, before the NBA expanded the postseason to 16 teams the next season...

-2003
2003 NBA Playoffs
The 2003 NBA playoffs was the postseason of the National Basketball Association's 2002-03 NBA season. This postseason was notable for being the first time all series were conducted in a best-of-7 format. It was also the only time in playoff history that no team was swept in a first-round series....

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Longest active streak of Playoffs appearances
13 by the San Antonio Spurs (1998
1998 NBA Playoffs
The 1998 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1997-98 NBA season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls winning their sixth championship of the decade by defeating the Western Conference champion Utah Jazz four...

-current)
Fewest Playoffs appearances
1 by the Charlotte Bobcats
Most seasons without Playoffs appearances
35 by the Golden State Warriors
Most consecutive seasons without Playoffs appearances
15 by the Los Angeles Clippers (1976-77–1990-91)
Fewest seasons without Playoffs appearances
4 by the San Antonio Spurs (Joined NBA in 1976)
Best home record (Playoffs)
39-7 by the Chicago Bulls at the United Center

Playoffs

Most 3-point field goals in a game
20 by the Seattle SuperSonics vs. Houston Rockets on
20 by the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers on
Most 3-point field goals in a half
11 by the Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz on
11 by the New York Knicks at Cleveland Cavaliers on
11 by the Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers on
11 by the Dallas Mavericks vs. Sacramento Kings on
11 by the Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz on
11 by the Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors on
11 by the Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Lakers on
Most 3-point field goals in a quarter
9 by the Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers on
9 by the Orlando Magic vs. Toronto Raptors on
Largest margin of victory in a game
58 by the Minneapolis Lakers vs. the St. Louis Hawks on March 19, 1956
58 by the Denver Nuggets vs. the New Orleans Hornets on April 27, 2009

NBA Finals

Largest margin of victory in a game
42 by the Chicago Bulls vs. the Utah Jazz on June 7, 1998
Fewest points in a game
54 by the Utah Jazz at the Chicago Bulls on June 7, 1998
Highest field goal percentage in a half
75% by the Orlando Magic vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on June 9, 2009 (1st)
Highest field goal percentage in a game
63% by the Orlando Magic vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on June 9, 2009

Other records

Most NBA championships won by a player
11 by Bill Russell
Only players to win an Olympic gold medal, NCAA championship, and NBA championship
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 or European Champions Cup championship, and NBA championship

Bill Bradley — Olympics, 1964; European Champions Cup, 1966; NBA, 1970, 1973
Manu Ginóbili — Olympics, 2004; Euroleague, 2001; NBA, 2003, 2005, 2007
Only 8th seeded teams to advance in Playoffs
5-game series format

The Denver Nuggets eliminated the 1st-seeded Seattle SuperSonics 3-2 in the First Round in 1994
1994 NBA Playoffs
The 1994 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1993-94 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Houston Rockets defeating the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks 4 games to 3 in the NBA Finals...

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The New York Knicks eliminated the 1st-seeded Miami Heat 3-2 in the First Round in 1999
1999 NBA Playoffs
The 1999 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1998-99 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion San Antonio Spurs by defeating the eighth-seeded Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks four games to one...

(lockout shortened season). In addition, the Knicks became the only 8th seed to reach the NBA Finals
NBA Finals
The NBA Finals is the championship series of the National Basketball Association . The series was named the NBA World Championship Series until 1986....

, but lost to the Spurs
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ....

in 5.
- 7-game series format
The Golden State Warriors eliminated the 1st-seeded Dallas Mavericks 4-2 in the First Round in 2007
2007 NBA Playoffs
The 2007 NBA Playoffs was the postseason to the National Basketball Association's 2006–2007 season.There were four rounds of postseason action, all of them in a best-of-seven format, with teams seeded on a bracket. The team with the better record wasn't necessarily the basis of seeding teams in...

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The Memphis Grizzlies eliminated the 1st-seeded San Antonio Spurs 4-2 in the First Round in 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs
The 2011 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2010–11 season. Eight teams from each of the league's two conferences qualified for the playoffs, all seeded 1 to 8 in a tournament bracket, with all rounds in a best-of-seven format. The 2011 NBA Playoffs began on...

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Awards

Most Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Awards*
6 by Michael Jordan

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

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