Best game 7 Performances....
1. Walt Frazier, New York Knicks
In the 1970 NBA Finals, Walt Frazier had 36 points, 19 assists, and 7 rebounds in a game best remembered for Willis Reed's triumphant return to the Knicks. New York won the game 113-99 and the NBA title against the Lakers.
2.Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
In the 1962 NBA Finals, Bill Russell had 30 points and a Game 7-record 40 rebounds, as the Celtics won 110-107 in overtime. The game famously ended with Bob Cousy avoiding defenders while dribbling out the clock.
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3.Larry Bird, Boston Celtics
In the 1988 Eastern Conference semifinals, the Celtics and Hawks played a tremendous game that will be forever remembered for the fourth quarter shootout between Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins. Bird entered the fourth quarter with 14 points. He then scored 20 points in the fourth quarter to finish with 34 points in a 118-116 Celtics win.
4.Bill Russell, Boston Celtics
In the 1966 NBA Finals, Bill Russell helped coach Red Auerbach retire with a title. After a Game 1 loss to the Lakers, Auerbach said he would step down after the season and Russell would take over as coach. The Celtics fought back in the series and forced a Game 7. Russell had 25 points and 32 rebounds in Game 7 as the Celtics won 95-93, and Auerbach retired on top of his profession.
5.Dominique Wilkins, Atlanta Hawks
Dominique Wilkins matched Bird's performance in the 1988 Eastern Conference semifinals. He had 47 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, but could not will the Hawks to victory. His 47 points are tied with Sam Jones (1963 conference finals) for the most in a Game 7 in NBA history.
