25 Most Dominant Individual Games in NBA History

Dec 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) celebrates after surpassing Michael Jordan on the NBA All-Time Scoring List during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 7, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) drives against Memphis Grizzlies guard Quincy Pondexter (8) at FedExForum. Memphis defeated Miami 103-87. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

25. Dwyane Wade – 2006 NBA Finals, Game 3

Dwyane Wade took over this game and took over the Finals for his team when they really needed it. They were already down 2-0 in the series to the Mavericks, but were finally able to secure a victory behind Wade’s 42 points. 15 of his points came in the 4th quarter when the Heat were trailing.

Wade was 14-26 from the floor, 13-18 from behind the free throw line, and also notched 13 rebounds and 2 assists in the victory.

Miami went on the win the championship and Dwayne Wade was dubbed the Finals MVP.

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