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4-game series


Most points--145, Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002 (36.3 ppg)
Most field goals made--56, Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic), 1995
Most field goals attempted--116, Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets (vs. Orlando Magic), 1995
Highest three point field goal percentage--66.7%, Derek Fisher, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2002
Most rebounds--118, Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), 1959 (29.5 rpg)
Most offensive rebounds--27, Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1983
Most assists--51, Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics (vs. Minneapolis Lakers), 1959 (12.8 apg)
Most steals--14, Rick Barry, Golden State Warriors (vs. Washington Bullets), 1975

5-game series


Most points--178, Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001 (35.6 ppg)
Most field goals made--66, Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001 (40.7% FG)
Most field goals attempted--162, Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2001
Most three point field goals made--16, Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009
Most three point field goals attempted--40, Rashard Lewis, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009
Highest three point field goal percentage--68.8%, Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1990
Highest free throw percentage--100%, Vlade Divac, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1991, and Bill Laimbeer, Detroit Pistons (vs. Portland Trail Blazers), 1990
Most rebounds--144, Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1961 (28.8 rpg)
Most offensive rebounds--31, Shaquille O'Neal, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 2001
Most assists--62, Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1991 (12.4 apg)
Most steals--14, Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1991
Most blocks--20, Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2009

6-game series


Most points--246, Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993 (41.0 ppg)
Most field goals made--101, Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls (vs. Phoenix Suns), 1993 (50.8% FG)
Most field goals attempted--235, Rick Barry, San Francisco Warriors (vs. Philadelphia 76ers), 1967
Most three point field goals made--22, Ray Allen, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2008
Most three point field goals attempted--41, Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks (vs. Miami Heat), 2006
Highest three point field goal percentage--66.7%, Danny Ainge, Phoenix Suns (vs. Chicago Bulls), 1993
Highest free throw percentage--97.8%, Reggie Miller, Indiana Pacers (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 2000
Most rebounds--171, Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers (vs. San Francisco Warriors), 1967 (28.5 rpg)
Most offensive rebounds--46, Moses Malone, Houston Rockets (vs. Boston Celtics), 1981
Most assists--84, Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1985 (14.0 apg)
Most steals--16, 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, Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs (vs. New Jersey Nets), 2003

7-game series


Most points--284, Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 (40.6 ppg)
Most field goals made--101, Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962 (43.0% FG)
Most field goals attempted--235, Elgin Baylor, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1962
Highest three point field goal percentage--48.4%, Robert Horry, San Antonio Spurs (vs. Detroit Pistons), 2005
Highest free throw percentage--95.9%, Bill Sharman, Boston Celtics (vs. St. Louis Hawks), 1958 (30/31)
Most rebounds--189, Bill Russell, Boston Celtics (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1962 (27.0 rpg)
Most assists--95, Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers (vs. Boston Celtics), 1984 (13.6 apg)
Most steals--20, Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons (vs. Los Angeles Lakers), 1988
Most blocks--30, Patrick Ewing, New York Knicks (vs. Houston Rockets), 1994

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