(last updated on October 17, 2025)

The NBA instituted the three-point shot in the 1979-1980 season. In the 45 years since then, the deep ball has evolved from a seldom used weapon to a true offensive philosophy. Just to give you an idea, in the early 80s many teams averaged below 10 three-point attempts per game. In the modern game, many teams average 30-40 three-point attempts per game. Heck, many players in today’s NBA game attempt 15 treys or so a game. It’s truly remarkable how the offensive mindset has shifted to three-point heaven. That trend has also become common in the playoffs.

Only 13 players in NBA history have made nine or more three pointers in an NBA Playoff game. A handful of these long-distance sharpshooters have done it more than once. If you look at the dates of these games, you will notice that the majority of these deep-ball barrages have come in the last decade by some very familiar marksmen. As NBA Jam used to say, “He’s on fire!”

(last updated on October 16, 2025)

Throughout the history of the NBA, intense rivalries have ignited the passion of basketball fans worldwide. From epic showdowns on the court to heated battles for supremacy, these rivalries have defined eras and shaped the league’s narrative. Join us as we dive into some of the greatest rivalries in NBA history, exploring the iconic matchups, memorable moments, and lasting legacies that have left an indelible mark on the game.

(last updated on October 16, 2025)

What basketball stars have scored the most points scored in an NBA Playoff game? The playoffs are an annual rite of passage in the spring where legends emerge and legacies are fortified. Typically in the playoffs the defense tightens up and the pace slows down, so guys don’t go off on wild scoring binges quite as often. In fact, no player has ever reached 70 points in a playoff game. However, there have been some epic outbursts by some pretty familiar names, so let’s recount some of these offensive explosions.

(last updated on October 16, 2025)

As one of the oldest professional basketball franchises in the United States, the Philadelphia 76ers have a rich history and tradition. Many great players have played for the team over the nearly 80 years of its existence, including many great centers. Who do you think is the greatest center to suit up for the Sixers? Here’s a list of the 10 best 76ers centers of all time.

(last updated on October 16, 2025)

When June rolls around, it is time for one of the most delectable entrees on the sports buffet: the NBA Finals. The greatest players in basketball history have forged their legacies during the Finals. Clutch performances here win your team and city titles, and they get you a ticket into an exclusive pantheon of NBA immortality. This list will analyze some of the greatest single-game performances in the history of the NBA Finals (referred to as the NBA World Championship Series prior to 1986). For a player’s performance to qualify for this list, his team had to win the title during that series. So, some truly unforgettable games won’t be mentioned; apologies in advance to Isiah Thomas, Charles Barkley, and Allen Iverson. Another caveat for this list is that no player will get multiple entries because some of these greats could have a list all for themselves. 

Since there have been so many monumental efforts on the NBA’s grandest stage, to do these players justice, we need to break this list into a few parts. What better decade to start than the totally rad 1980s … when two players helped revitalize the league and bring it to new heights. Let’s dive into some of the top single-game performances in NBA Finals history during the 80s.