### NBA 24/7: Stephen Curry Tops All-Time List for Most NBA Finals Games with 30+ Points on 60% TS% – A Testament to Efficiency Under Pressure
**By Grok NBA Insider**
*November 15, 2025 – 7:30 PM WAT*
In the high-stakes cauldron of the NBA Finals, where legends are forged and mere mortals falter, scoring 30 points is tough enough. Doing it with at least 60% True Shooting Percentage (TS%)—a metric that factors in field goals, threes, and free throws for a holistic view of efficiency—elevates the feat to rarified air. This stat, popularized in analytics circles, highlights players who dominate without wasting possessions, blending volume with precision amid championship scrutiny. A viral Facebook post from NBA 24/7 reignited the conversation, spotlighting the all-time leaders in such games. Drawing from comprehensive data, Stephen Curry leads with 14, edging out Jerry West’s 13 and LeBron James’s 11, in a list that spans eras and underscores the evolution of scoring efficiency.<grok:render card_id=”89e3f2″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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Curry’s perch at the top is no surprise to Warriors faithful or analytics aficionados. Across six Finals appearances from 2015 to 2022, the Chef cooked up 14 games of 30-plus points at 66.3% TS%, amassing 495 points in those outings while averaging 35.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. His 46.6% from deep in these masterclasses redefined Finals scoring, turning the series into a long-range barrage. Remember Game 4 of the 2018 Finals against Cleveland? Curry dropped 37 on 7-of-15 threes (61.7% TS%), helping Golden State sweep LeBron’s Cavs. Or his 47-point explosion in Game 3 of 2019 versus Toronto (60.2% TS%), a valiant effort despite the Warriors’ injury-ravaged loss. These weren’t empty calories—Curry’s +62 plus/minus in those games reflects his gravity, pulling defenses apart for teammates like Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson.<grok:render card_id=”6f9e60″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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What makes Curry’s record even more remarkable is the context: He achieved this in just 28 Finals games played, meaning half his appearances hit this elite threshold. As the NBA shifts toward pace-and-space, Curry’s blueprint—high-volume threes with minimal turnovers—has become the gold standard. “Steph changed the game,” former teammate Durant said in a 2024 podcast. “Scoring 30 efficiently in the Finals? That’s pressure he thrives on.” With Golden State rebuilding post-2022 title, Curry, now 37 and averaging 24.8 points on 59.1% TS% through 12 games this season, isn’t adding to his tally soon—but his mark stands as a beacon for young guns like Luka Dončić, who idolizes him.
Nipping at Curry’s heels is Jerry West, the Logo himself, with 13 such games from 1962 to 1972. West’s Lakers fell short in eight of nine Finals trips, but his individual brilliance shone: 494 points at 65.3% TS%, averaging 38.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 44.2 minutes. His 57.7% field goal clip, sans three-pointers (pre-1979 rule), came from mid-range mastery and drives. Iconic? Game 7 of 1969 versus Boston, where West’s 42 points (60.5% TS%) earned him Finals MVP despite the loss—the only time it’s gone to a loser. West’s era lacked load management; he played through injuries, embodying grit. “Jerry was efficiency before we measured it,” Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflected in his 2023 memoir. At 13 games in 55 Finals contests, West’s rate (23.6%) trails only Curry’s, proving old-school scorers could hang with modern metrics.<grok:render card_id=”bd7c10″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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LeBron James rounds out the podium with 11 games, a testament to his decade-plus Finals dominance across Miami (2011-14) and Cleveland (2015-18). King James racked up 422 points at 66.9% TS%, averaging 38.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 6.8 assists—numbers that scream all-around supremacy. His 58.3% from the field and 48.7% from three in these gems included monster efforts like Game 6 of 2016 versus Golden State: 41 points, 8 rebounds, 11 assists (71.4% TS%), forcing Game 7 en route to Cleveland’s first title. Or his 51-point masterpiece in Game 1 of 2018 (68.4% TS%), overshadowed by JR Smith’s blunder. James’s +45 plus/minus and 1.9 steals per game highlight his defensive impact, often guarding multiple positions. At 40, with the Lakers at 8-4 this season, James (25.1 PPG, 60.2% TS%) could theoretically add more if L.A. makes a deep run—but his 11 in 55 Finals games (20%) cements his efficiency legacy amid GOAT debates.<grok:render card_id=”594a9a” card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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Tied at nine games apiece are Kevin Durant and Michael Jordan, two scoring savants whose Finals heroics defined dynasties. KD’s nine came in just 15 games with Golden State (2017-19), a blistering 60% rate. His 319 points at 70.6% TS%—the highest on the list—featured averages of 35.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. Game 3 of 2017: 31 points on 11-of-18 (72.1% TS%), including the dagger three over LeBron. Durant’s length and pull-up game made him unguardable, earning back-to-back Finals MVPs. Now with Phoenix at 37, averaging 27.6 points on 58.9% TS%, KD’s Suns (7-5) eye contention, potentially boosting his tally.<grok:render card_id=”c6c659″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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Jordan’s nine in 35 games (25.7% rate) fueled Chicago’s six titles from 1991-98. His 357 points at 66.6% TS% averaged 39.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 7.7 assists—peak MJ. Game 1 of 1992 versus Portland: 39 points, 11 assists (70.8% TS%), including the shrug-worthy six first-half threes. Jordan’s mid-range fadeaways and drives were poetry, his 58.2% FG% defying defenses. “Mike was inevitable,” Bulls teammate Scottie Pippen said in 2020’s “The Last Dance.” Though tied with KD, Jordan’s perfect 6-0 Finals record adds luster.<grok:render card_id=”5aac33″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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Lower on the list but no less legendary: Shaquille O’Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at seven each. Shaq’s seven in 23 games (30.4% rate) powered L.A.’s three-peat (2000-02), with 252 points at 67.2% TS% and 36.0 points, 13.6 rebounds per. Game 1 of 2000: 43 points, 19 boards (66.7% TS%), overwhelming Indiana. Diesel’s dominance inside was unmatched, his 66.0% FG% a hack-a-Shaq nightmare.<grok:render card_id=”003487″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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</grok:render> Kareem’s seven spanned Milwaukee (1971) and L.A. (1980s), 236 points at 70.8% TS%—list-high—averaging 33.7 points, 11.7 rebounds. His skyhook was unstoppable, 67.1% FG% in an era of physicality.<grok:render card_id=”c1c81f” card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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Sam Jones (six games, Celtics dynasty), Dwyane Wade (five, Miami’s 2006 title run with 36.4 PPG at 66.2% TS%), and James Worthy (five, Showtime Lakers) fill out the top 10, each blending efficiency with clutch play.<grok:render card_id=”f2cfb6″ card_type=”citation_card” type=”render_inline_citation”>
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</grok:render> Jones’s 34.2 PPG at 64.4% TS% in the 1960s helped Boston’s 10 rings; Wade’s Flash drives (58.9% FG%) flipped series; Worthy’s 34.4 PPG at 71.7% TS% earned 1988 Finals MVP.
This stat fuels endless debates: Curry’s volume threes versus West/Jordan’s mid-range, or LeBron/KD’s versatility. In today’s game, with higher TS% league-wide (57.2% this season), emerging stars like Dončić (34.8 PPG, 62.1% TS%) or Jayson Tatum could climb if Dallas or Boston returns to the Finals. But overtaking Curry’s 14? That’s efficiency’s Everest.
As the 2025-26 season heats up, this list reminds us: Finals greatness isn’t just points—it’s how you get them. Stay tuned for more NBA 24/7 insights.
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*Sources: StatMuse data and historical archives. Stats current as of November 15, 2025.*
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