In close encounters in the playoffs, being able to pass the ball accurately and reduce mistakes is the main task of the ball-handling organization (playmaker). Top ball-handlers can discover and pass out gaps to help teammates score. Assists and scoring are closely related. Domination A game is won or lost.
Let’s take a look at the top records for assists in the NBA playoffs.
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John Stockton 24 assists
- Season: 1987-88
- Stats: 23 points, 24 assists, 5 steals
- Team: Jazz
Magic Johnson 24 assists
- Season: 1983-84
- Stats: 6 points, 24 assists, 7 rebounds, 5 steals
- Team: Lakers
Steve Nash 23 assists
- Season: 2006-07
- Stats: 17 points, 23 assists, 7 rebounds, 5 steals
- Team: Suns
John Stockton 23 assists
- Season: 1995-96
- Stats: 11 points, 23 assists
- Team: Jazz
Magic Johnson 23 assists
- Season: 1984-85
- Stats: 13 points, 23 assists, 7 rebounds
- Team: Lakers
Doc Rivers 22 assists
- Season: 1987-88
- Stats: 14 points, 22 assists, 4 rebounds
- Team: Eagles
Rajon Rondo 21 assists
- Season: 2017-18
- Stats: 4 points, 21 assists, 10 rebounds
- Team: Pelicans
John Stockton 21 assists
- Season: 1991-92
- Stats: 10 points, 21 assists, 2 rebounds
- Team: Jazz
Magic Johnson 21 assists
- Season: 1990-91
- Stats: 15 points, 21 assists, 6 rebounds
- Team: Lakers
Magic Johnson 21 assists
- Season: 1990-91
- Stats: 13 points, 21 assists, 7 rebounds
- Team: Lakers
Magic Johnson 21 assists
- Season: 1983-84
- Stats: 14 points, 21 assists, 11 rebounds
- Team: Lakers
Rajon Rondo 20 assists
- Season: 2010-11
- Stats: 15 points, 20 assists, 11 rebounds
- Team: Celtics
Tim Hardway 20 assists
- Season: 1989-90
- Stats: 27 points, 20 assists, 5 steals
- Team: Warriors
Magic Johnson 20 assists
- Season: 1988-89
- Stats: 21 points, 20 assists, 6 rebounds
- Team: Lakers
Magic Johnson 20 assists
- Season: 1987-88
- Stats: 15 points, 20 assists, 6 rebounds
- Team: Lakers
John Stockton 20 assists
- Season: 1987-88
- Stats: 29 points, 20 assists, 5 steals
- Team: Jazz
Johnny Moore 20 assists
- Season: 1982-83
- Stats: 26 points, 20 assists, 5 rebounds
- Team: Spurs
Rajon Rondo 19 assists
- Season: 2009-10
- Stats: 13 points, 19 assists, 4 rebounds
- Team: Celtics
Rajon Rondo 19 assists
- Season: 2008-09
- Stats: 8 points, 19 assists, 9 rebounds
- Team: Celtics
Jason Kidd 19 assists
- Season: 2006-07
- Stats: 16 points, 19 assists, 16 rebounds
- Team: Nets
John Stockton 19 assists
- Season: 1995-96
- Stats: 13 points, 19 assists, 5 rebounds
- Team: Jazz
Kevin Johnson 19 assists
- Season: 1991-92
- Stats: 21 points, 19 assists, 4 rebounds
- Team: Suns
