The first playoff game with at least "45-15-5" since Wilt Chamberlain 1964

[jlip]

Damn, Shaq was off by only one point.

76ers @ LAL

That should count

[Magic 32]

That should count

This game was better:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...106080LAL.html

[KG215]

I don't like when they have an arbitrary cutoff point of like 45 points or 15 rebounds. Why can't we just appreciate the performance for what it is? A spectacular game by one of the best talents of all-time on a big stage in an elimination game on the road in the ECF? It was incredible.

But to have those arbitrary cutoffs makes it seem like it's not even really been matched before. That may just be me, though. I'd have to check, but I'd be willing to guess you could find a handful or two of Jordan games where he finished in the 45-15-5 neighborhood on 50%+ shooting. Same with guys like Wilt, Bird, Magic, Kareem, and maybe even Kobe. Durant had 34-14-4 last night which isn't as good, obviously, but it's at least in the vicinity of 45-15-5.

But LeBron definitely shut-up all his critics and haters for a few days at least. Good for him. I love seeing great players answer the bell in a big game, as should every other diehard NBA fan.

[Rose]

[chips93]

I'd have to check, but I'd be willing to guess you could find a handful or two of Jordan games where he finished in the 45-15-5 neighborhood on 50%+ shooting. Same with guys like Wilt, Bird, Magic, Kareem, and maybe even Kobe. Durant had 34-14-4 last night which isn't as good, obviously, but it's at least in the vicinity of 45-15-5.

its hasnt been done since basketball reference has been keeping track, so thats since 86

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...=&order_by=pts

[KG215]

its hasnt been done since basketball reference has been keeping track, so thats since 86

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...=&order_by=pts

I know. I said there's probably been players like Jordan, Shaq, Bird, Magic, and Kareem who came close or were in the neighborhood of a 45-15-5 playoff game.

[OldSchoolBBall]

Jordan had games of 40/15/9/56% FG and 47/11/6/67% FG in the same series vs. NY in 1989.

That said, Lebron's game tonight was one of the best I've ever seen in the playoffs, and likely better than at least one or perhaps both of those. Reminded me a lot of MJ's game 1 of the '92 Finals where he had 35 points on like 14-18 FG in the first half despite sitting out 7:00 of the half; Jordan could have had a 43+ point half and a 60+ point game that day, much like Lebron could have had 55+ today if it was needed. Lebron was hitting EVERYTHING today, much like MJ that game. Pure ownage. Next level stuff from Lebron tonight.

[Magic 32]

Jordan had games of 40/15/9/56% FG and 47/11/6/67% FG in the same series vs. NY in 1989.

That said, Lebron's game tonight was one of the best I've ever seen in the playoffs, and likely better than at least one or perhaps both of those. Reminded me a lot of MJ's game 1 of the '92 Finals where he had 35 points on like 14-18 FG in the first half despite sitting out 7:00 of the half; Jordan could have had a 43+ point half and a 60+ point game that day, much like Lebron could have had 55+ today if it was needed. Lebron was hitting EVERYTHING today, much like MJ that game. Pure ownage. Next level stuff from Lebron tonight.

Check these ones out!!!!

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...405040GSW.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...705140SEA.html

49 and 25

[Blue&Orange]

lol what a joke

I guess 45-15-5 is better than 42-19-6


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX92j8wp7f8

http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=310419002



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[Big#50]

Best player since Duncan.
Just impacts the game so much.

[KG215]

I had some Jordan games in mind, because yes, Jordan had some sick playoff games in the 45-15-5 neighborhood.

1989 ECSF vs Knicks
Game 3: 40 pts, 15 reb, 9 ast, 6 stl, 14/25 FG
Game 4: 47 pts, 11 reb, 6 ast, 2 blk, 12/18 FG
Game 5: 38 pts, 8 reb, 10 ast, 5 stl, 13/30 FG
Game 6: 40 pts, 5 reb, 10 ast, 4 blk, 14/22 FG

Oh, and he had a 34-10-12 triple-double in game one.

Other games in the 45-15-5 neighborhood (only off in one category)

1989 1st RD: 44 pts, 7 reb, 10 ast, 5 stl, 18/34 FG
1989 1st RD: 44 pts, 9 reb, 6 ast, 17/32 FG
1990 1st RD: 48 pts, 9 reb, 5 ast, 20/35 FG
1990 2nd RD: 45 pts, 6 reb, 11 ast, 16/31 FG
1990 ECF: 47 pts, 10 reb, 4 ast, 17/32 FG
1991 2nd RD: 38 pts, 19 reb, 7 ast, 14/31 FG (bad shooting %)
1992 1st RD: 45 pts, 11 reb, 9 ast, 21/34 FG
1992 Finals: 39 pts, 5 reb, 10 ast, 16/32 FG

You get the picture. Anyway, I don't care how old and broken down the Celtics are right now, what LeBron did tonight was incredible and should not and can not be diminished. Any true NBA fan can appreciate his performance, especially given the pressure and circumstances of the game.

[CavaliersFTW]

that is not a good thing to be linked to Wilt in the playoffs.

only on ISH it isn't

[pauk]

Yea... its kindof nitpicking...

[Pointguard]

I don't like when they have an arbitrary cutoff point of like 45 points or 15 rebounds. Why can't we just appreciate the performance for what it is? A spectacular game by one of the best talents of all-time on a big stage in an elimination game on the road in the ECF? It was incredible.

But to have those arbitrary cutoffs makes it seem like it's not even really been matched before. That may just be me, though. I'd have to check, but I'd be willing to guess you could find a handful or two of Jordan games where he finished in the 45-15-5 neighborhood on 50%+ shooting. Same with guys like Wilt, Bird, Magic, Kareem, and maybe even Kobe. Durant had 34-14-4 last night which isn't as good, obviously, but it's at least in the vicinity of 45-15-5.

But LeBron definitely shut-up all his critics and haters for a few days at least. Good for him. I love seeing great players answer the bell in a big game, as should every other diehard NBA fan.

Magic rarely scored that high. Bird in the playoffs had better rounded numbers but I rarely recall a gaudy 45 from him, but a 35/15/10 is probably there several times. Young Kareem definitely had the rebounds and points for sure and I would say 4 assist. Kobe against Pheonix likely got close but 15 boards is a lot. MJ averaged 41 on Pheonix in the finals but 15 is a high number for perimeter players. Outside of Kareem, I think TD would have very close numbers on several ocassions.

Wilt was capable of having those numbers in several different ways. With rebounds in the 40's, blocks around 15 and assist at the 5's much less the easier way (they didn't count blocks back then but the paper's talked about it). Wilt probably has it in some way that the average fan wouldn't naturally think it.

Lebron's accomplishment is amazing because it seemed effortless. He did it on 3 pointers, post moves, penetrations, cuts, floaters, fadaways, without the ball, all over the court while being efficient, his team in command, and holding down a clutch HOFer to boot. In a weird way it seemed like a stroll in the park in a way. Hats off to him.

[Magic 32]

Magic rarely scored that high. Bird in the playoffs had better rounded numbers but I rarely recall a gaudy 45 from him, but a 35/15/10 is probably there several times. Young Kareem definitely had the rebounds and points for sure and I would say 4 assist. Kobe against Pheonix likely got close but 15 boards is a lot. MJ averaged 41 on Pheonix in the finals but 15 is a high number for perimeter players. Outside of Kareem, I think TD would have very close numbers on several ocassions.

Wilt was capable of having those numbers in several different ways. With rebounds in the 40's, blocks around 15 and assist at the 5's much less the easier way (they didn't count blocks back then but the paper's talked about it). Wilt probably has it in some way that the average fan wouldn't naturally think it.

Lebron's accomplishment is amazing because it seemed effortless. He did it on 3 pointers, post moves, penetrations, cuts, floaters, fadaways, without the ball, all over the court while being efficient, his team in command, and holding down a clutch HOFer to boot. In a weird way it seemed like a stroll in the park in a way. Hats off to him.

I agree, but the man has had one or two amazing games each playoffs since 2007, only to nullify it by failing miserably later on. This game is not some sort of breakthrough for him.

http://www.basketball-reference.com/...705310DET.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...905200CLE.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...004190CLE.html
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...105090BOS.html