NBA Playoffs Facts
Shaquille O'Neal holds the all-time record for the most three throws attempted in Playoffs history. He's attempted 1,889 free throws in all his Playoffs appearances.
With 237, Kareem Abdul Jabbar holds the all-time record for the most Playoffs games played in NBA history.
Magic Johnson holds the record for the most assists made by a single player in Playoffs history. He's made 2,346 points in all his Playoffs appearances. John Stockton is in second spot with 1,839 points while Larry Bird is in third with 1,062.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wields the all-time record for the most blocked shots in the history of the NBA Playoffs. He's had 476 shots blocked in his Playoffs appearances. Hakeem Olajuwon is second with 472 shots while Shaquille O'Neal is third with 374.
Allen Iverson holds the individual record for most steals in a Playoffs game. He made off with 10 steals during the May 13, 1999 game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic. The 76ers won that game 97-85.
Pat Riley wields the all-time record for most Playoffs games coached. He saw action in 255 Playoffs games in his entire career. Phil Jackson came in second with 244, while Lenny Wilkens came in third with 178 Playoffs games coached.
Phil Jackson holds the all-time coaching record for most Playoffs games won. He figured in 175 Playoffs wins during his career. Pat Riley is in second place with 155 coaching wins while Red Auerbach is in third with 99 Playoffs coaching wins.