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Swati Bhatia
The NBA Finals are where legends are made, and clinching the championship with a standout performance often cements a player's legacy.
Scoring 30 or more points in a Finals-clinching game is an incredible feat. Here's a look at the players with the most 30-point games in NBA Finals clinchers.
Bill Russell, an 11-time NBA champion, had two 30-point games in Finals clinchers for the Boston Celtics.
Bill Russell - 2 Games
As the anchor of the Lakers' three-peat from 2000 to 2002, Shaq was nearly unstoppable in the low post. He had two 30-point games in Finals clinchers.
Shaquille O'Neal - 2 Games
As the leader of the Golden State Warriors' dynasty, Curry has consistently delivered in high-stakes games, putting up three 30-point games in NBA Finals clinchers.
Steph Curry - 3 Games
Michael Jordan, often hailed as the greatest of all time, leads this list with an astonishing five 30-point games in Finals clinchers.
Michael Jordan - 5 Games