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US media ranked the key goal king of playoffs: James is on the list three times, former Lakers scorer emerges

8:25pm, 7 June 2025【Basketball】

It is said that the playoffs are a superstar stage, especially when entering a critical moment, conventional tactics will be restricted, which basically depends on the players' ability to solve the problem. Of course, in addition to superstars, many character players will shine at critical moments and become key figures in determining the outcome of the game.

The US media posted a picture listing the key playoffs in league history, mainly looking at the score this time, how likely it will increase the team's final victory. Teres Halliburton is the only one who is crazy this year, LeBron James is on the list three times, while former Lakers champion scorer Robert Hawley emerged and ranked fourth on the list.

It is said that LeBron James has priority to pass the ball at critical moments, but in fact his scoring ability has always been top-notch. Among them, LeBron James has entered the top three on the list in two years. First, in the 12-13 season, LeBron James's data reached around 1.86, and he successfully led the Heat to defend the title. In the 17-18 season, LeBron James has returned to the Cavaliers. His experience this year is even more legendary. He has almost no All-Star teammates around him, but he led the Cavaliers to the finals again, defeating countless people. Finally, in the 2008-09 season, LeBron James also performed ninth in history. You can question some of his choices, but there is no need to belittle his strength too much.

Robert Hawley should be regarded as the most underrated key gentleman among role players. He has scored the best shot during his time with many teams. Robert Hawley's performance in 2002 can rank fourth on the list. From another perspective, in that Lakers, in addition to the "OK" combination of O'Neal and Kobe, Robert Hawley is probably the player with the greatest contribution. Even after leaving the Lakers at the end of his career, Robert Hawley still maintained an excellent form. His overall performance in 2005 ranked seventh on the list, and the Spurs also won the championship this season.

Anthony Davis, the "Brother Davis" in the 19-20 season, won the four sides in the park. His key playoff performance was also ranked fifth in this list. Unfortunately, Anthony Davis was affected by injury and lost his mid-range shot, and he never showed his dominance in the park's season. Some other players on the list include Rashad Lewis, Kevin Durant, Dirk Nowitzki and Reggie Miller, who are usually preferred at critical moments.