
There are triple-doubles. There are 50-point games. And then there’s what Elgin Baylor did — not once, but twice.
Main Content:
- Record: The only player in NBA history with two 60-point games in the Playoffs
- Scored 61 in Game 5 of the 1962 Finals vs. Boston Celtics — still the most in Finals history
- His other was 64 points in 1961 playoffs vs. the Celtics
- Did it without the 3-point line, in a more physical era
Why It’s Special:
- Jordan had one 63-point playoff game
- LeBron, Kobe, and Durant have never scored 60 in a playoff game
- Playoff pressure + physical defense makes high scoring extremely rare
Closing Thought:
In today’s NBA, stars drop 60 in the regular season — but when the lights shine brightest, no one does it like Elgin did.
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