20+ in the end of the playoffs lead the team to win ☠️Chodukuway AI is on the list, the gods are too cold-blooded to wear hats

NBA Eastern Conference Finals G3, the Knicks beat the Pacers 106-100, and fell behind 1-2 with a big score. Towns scored 24 points, 15 rebounds and 1 assist, including 20 points and 8 rebounds in the last quarter.

does not count today's Towns. Since entering the play-by-play era, there have been only 22 players who scored 20+ in the final quarter of the playoffs and led the team to win. Next let's play the highlights of these lonely heroes:

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Wade, on May 25, 2005, the Eastern Conference Final G2, the Heat beat the Pistons 92-86. Wade made 9 of 14 shots in the last quarter, scoring 20 points and 4 rebounds to lead the team to defend his home court.

Thomas Jr., on May 2, 2017, G2 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, the Celtics defeated the Wizards 129-119. Thomas Jr. made 7 of 12 shots in the last quarter, scoring 20 points.

Paul, on May 8, 2018, G4 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals, the Rockets defeated the Jazz 112-102. Paul scored 20 points in 7 of 9 shots in the last quarter, helping the team sweep their opponents 4-0.

Nestmith, on May 21, 2025, the Eastern Conference Finals G1, the Pacers narrowly defeated the Knicks 138-135. Nesmith scored 6 of 7 three-pointers in the final quarter and played the role of a surprise soldier from the sky.

Middleton, on June 27, 2021, the Eastern Conference Final G3, the Bucks defeated the Hawks 113-102. Middleton scored 20 points in 8 of 13 in the fourth quarter, and the name of the God of Rice resounded throughout Atlanta. The child stopped crying when he heard it.

Jordan, on April 27, 1997, the first round of the Eastern Conference G2, the Bulls defeated Washington Bullets 109-104. Jordan scored 20 points in 7 of 11 shots in the last quarter and led the team to capture the enemy at home.

Joe Johnson, April 28, 2008, the first round of the East, the Hawks 97-92 Celtics. "Joe" scored 7 of 10 shots in the last quarter and scored 20 points.

Iverson, on April 20, 2003, the Eastern Conference first round G1, 76ers defeated the Hornets 98-90. AI scored 55 points, and he scored 20 points in 9 of 11 in the fourth quarter.

Durant, on June 15, 2021, the Eastern Conference semi-finals G5, the Nets narrowly defeated the Bucks 114-108. Durant scored 20 points in 6 of 9 shots in the final quarter, while the opponent's team only scored 21 points.

Arenas, April 30, 2006, in the first round of the Eastern Conference, the Wizards defeated the Cavaliers 106-96. The "General" scored 20 points in the final quarter, surpassing James' 13 points and leading the team to defend the home court.

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Pearce, April 19, 2003, the first round of the Eastern Conference, Celtics 103-100 Pacers. Pierce made 4 of 5 shots in the last quarter (11 free throws) scored 21 points and led the team to win.

Jamal Murray, April 16, 2019, the first round of the Western Conference, the Nuggets 114-105 Spurs. Murray scored 21 points with 8 of 9 shots.

Jamal Murray scored twice, on August 30, 2020, the first round of the Western Conference, with the Nuggets 119-107 Jazz. Murray scored another 21 points in 7 of 8 shots in the final quarter.

Shinrich, April 27, 2005, the first round of the Eastern Conference, the Bulls 113-103 Wizards. Hinrich made 7 of 8 in the last quarter and contributed 21 points, surpassing Arenas' 16 points.

Paul George. On May 28, 2014, the Eastern Conference Finals G5, the Pacers 93-90 put out the Heat. The Pacers scored 29 points in the final quarter, George scored 8 of 10 points, resisting the counterattack of the Heat's Big Three.

Butler, on April 24, 2023, the East G4 in the first round, the Heat defeated the Bucks 119-114. Butler scored 21 points in 6 of 8 shots in the last quarter, leading the team to a 41-25 attack wave in a single quarter, reversing the game in one fell swoop.

Brunson, on May 6, 2024, G1 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, the Knicks narrowly defeated the Knicks 121-117. Brunson scored 21 points in 6 of 10 shots in the final quarter.

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Nowitzki, on June 1, 2006, West Western Final G5, the Mavericks (now the Mavericks) shot the sun 117-101. Nowitzki scored 22 points in the last quarter (8 free throws) and the Suns scored only 20 points.

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Nate Robinson, on April 27, 2013, the first round of the Eastern Conference G4, the Bulls defeated the Nets 142-134 after three overtimes. "Little Potato" scored 23 points in 9 of 11 out of the fourth quarter, helping the team drag the game into overtime.

Jamal Murray scored a hat trick, and on May 18, 2023, the West Finals G2, the Nuggets 108-103 Lakers. Murray scored 6 of 7 shots in the final quarter and scored 23 points, while the Lakers team only scored 24 points.

Dragic, on May 7, 2010, G3 in the Western Conference semi-finals, the Suns beat the Spurs 110-96. Dragic scored 9 of 11 shots in the final quarter and scored 23 points, while the Spurs also scored 24 points.

Curry, on May 10, 2019, G6 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, the Warriors defeated the Rockets 118-113. The Warriors core Curry made 6 of 8 shots in the last quarter (3-pointers, 5-3), 8 free throws, scored 23 points, leading the team to defeat the opponent, and advanced to the next round with a total score of 4-2.