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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22. Hakeem Olajuwon – 1987 Western Conference Semifinals, Game 6

Hakeem Olajuwon did all he could to help keep the Rockets in the game and the playoffs, but came up unsuccessful. His team lost 128-125 in double-overtime to the Seattle SuperSonics despite his 49 points and 25 rebounds.

The SuperSonics would go on to be swept by the Lakers in the conference finals.

Olajuwon was 19-of-33 from the floor and made all but two of his 13 free throws. He also contributed six blocks and only turned the ball over twice.

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