Question: what nba star scored the most points in a playoff game
Answer: Points Player Team Date Opponent Series Score MP FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA Notes 63 Michael Jordan * Chicago Bulls April 20 , 1986 Boston Celtics 1986 Eastern Conference First Round 131 -- 135 53 22 41 0 0 19 21 61 Elgin Baylor * Los Angeles Lakers April 14 , 1962 Boston Celtics 1962 NBA Finals 126 -- 121 48 22 46 -- -- 17 19 56 Wilt Chamberlain * Philadelphia Warriors March 22 , 1962 Syracuse Nationals 1962 Eastern Division Semifinals 121 -- 104 48 22 48 -- -- 12 22 56 Michael Jordan * ( 2 ) Chicago Bulls April 29 , 1992 Miami Heat 1992 Eastern Conference First Round 119 -- 114 43 20 30 0 0 16 18 56 Cha