NBA Finals G1 will start in Oklahoma City tomorrow at 8:30 am. Next, let’s set the top 3 rankings of G1 players’ basic individual data in the finals.
Score
1, 53 points. Jerry West scored 53 points in the Lakers' game against the Celtics on April 23, 1969, and the team narrowly defeated the Celtics 120-118;
2, 51 points. James scored 51 points in the Cavaliers' match against the Warriors on May 31, 2018, with 19 of 32 shots, and the Cavaliers lost to their opponents 114-124 overtime;
3, 48 points. Iverson scored 48 points in the 76ers' game against the Lakers on June 6, 2001, and the 76ers beat the Lakers 107-101 overtime.
Rebounds
1, 33. Chamberlain scored a triple-double of 16 points, 33 rebounds and 10 assists in the 76ers' game against the San Francisco Warriors on April 14, 1967, helping the team beat their opponents 141-135 overtime;
2, 31. In the same game (April 14, 1967), Nate Thurmond of the San Francisco Warriors grabbed 31 rebounds and scored 24 points, but it was difficult to stop the loss;
2, 31. Bill Russell won 31 rebounds in the Celtics' game against the St. Louis Hawks on April 2, 1961, and the Celtics defeated their opponents 129-95.
assists
1, 14 times. Jokic scored 27 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists in the Nuggets' match against the Heat on June 1, 2023, and the team got a good start 104-93;
1, 14 times. The Magic gave 17 points and 14 assists in the Lakers' game against the Pistons on June 6, 1989, but the Lakers lost to their opponents 97-109;
3, 13 times. In the game between the Lakers and the Celtics on June 2, 1987, the Magic scored 29 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists, leading the team to defeat their old rivals 126-113;
3, 13 times. In the game between the Celtics and the Rockets on May 26, 1986, Bird sent 21 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists, leading the team to repel the opponent 112-100;
3, 13 times. Tatum scored 12 points and 13 assists in the Celtics' match against the Warriors on June 2, 2022, helping the team defeat the Warriors 120-108;
3, 13 times. Dennis Johnson scored 7 points and 13 assists in the game against the Lakers on June 2, 1987, and the Celtics lost to the Lakers 113-126.
steals
1, 6 times. Steve Meeks gave 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 6 interruptions in the 76ers' game against the Trail Blazers on May 22, 1977, and the team defeated the Trail Blazers 107-101;
2, 5 times. On June 6, 2001, Iverson not only scored a historically-level scoring performance, but also sent 5 steals on the defensive end. Such an extreme personal performance ultimately brought victory to the team;
2, 5 times. In the Bulls' match against the Suns on June 9, 1993, Jordan scored 31 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals, leading the team to shoot down the Suns 100-92;
2, 5 times. Ray Allen scored 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals in the Heat against the Spurs on June 5, 2014, and the Heat lost to the Spurs 95-110;
2, 5 times. Lionel Hollins gave a 16-point, 8 assists and 5 steals in the 76ers' match against the Lakers on May 4, 1980, and the 76ers lost to the Lakers 102-109;
2, 5 times. Zhu Meng in the Warriors' match against the Cavaliers on May 31, 2018, he sent 13 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals and 2 blocks, helping the team narrowly defeat their opponents in overtime;
2, 5 times. Tyron Lu scored 5 points, 3 assists and 5 steals in the Lakers' game against the 76ers on June 6, 2001. The team lost to the 76ers 101-107 overtime.
Block
1, 7 times. Duncan scored 32 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 7 blocks in the Spurs' game against the New Jersey Nets on June 4, 2003, and led the team to the top 101-89;
2, 6 times. "Tian Gou" Jabbar gave 33 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 blocks in the Lakers' game against the 76ers on May 4, 1980, and the Lakers defeated the 76ers 109-102.
2, 6 times. "Roaring Heaven" Rashid Wallace scored 4 points, 7 rebounds and 6 blocks in the Pistons' match against the Spurs on June 9, 2005, but the Pistons lost to the experienced Spurs 69-84.
Error
1, 8 times. James scored 28 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists in the Cavaliers' game against the Warriors on June 1, 2017, and made as many as 8 turnovers. The team finally lost 91-113.
2, 7 times. "Rain Man" Sean Kemp made 7 mistakes in the game when Seattle Supersonics lost to the Bulls on June 5, 1996.
2, 7 times. O'Neal, in the "young shark" form, scored 26 points, 16 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 blocks in the Magic's game against the Rockets on June 7, 1995, and made 7 mistakes. The Magic finally lost 118-120 overtime.
2, 7 times. Bob Dandricki scored 23 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks in the Washington Bullets game against the Seattle Supersonics on May 20, 1979, and made 7 other mistakes. The team narrowly defeated the opponent 99-97.
2, 7 times. Terry Porter scored 16 points, 8 assists and 2 steals in the game when the Trail Blazers lost to the Pistons on June 5, 1990, and made 7 turnovers.
2, 7 times. Stockton gave 16 points, 3 rebounds, 12 assists and 3 steals in the game against the Bulls on June 1, 1997, and made 7 other mistakes. The Jazz finally lost to the Bulls 82-84.
2, 7 times. In the game where the Lakers defeated the 76ers on May 27, 1982, the Magic scored 10 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists, making 7 mistakes.