NBA Playoff Top Performers After Two Games: Pascal Siakam, Damian Lillard, Jarrett Allen, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and More
Going over the top NBA players after the first two games of the postseason.
Each NBA first round playoff series has now played two games. We took a look at stats after game 1s and now will discuss how players have looked in the first two games combined.
In the Western Conference, Oklahoma City has a 2-0 series lead over New Orleans, as does Minnesota over Phoenix and Denver over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas series is the only one tied at 1-1.
In the Eastern Conference, Cleveland has a 2-0 series lead over Orlando, as does New York over Philadelphia. Boston and Miami and Milwaukee and Indiana are tied at a game each.
Top Playoff Performers
Indiana’s Pascal Siakam is leading the league in playoff points per game (36.5) so far this postseason. He’s shooting 64.6% from the field and 50% from 3-point land. Siakam is also averaging 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block and 0.5 steals, with just 0.5 turnovers per game.
Milwaukee’s Damian Lillard is at 34.4 points per game, doing most of that damage in the first half of the first two games. He’s shooting 46.7% from the floor and is 50% from 3-point land as well. Lillard is also averaging 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 0.5 steals, with just 2 turnovers per game.
Something to keep in mind is that Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t played in the playoffs yet, and his presence could hurt the production for Siakam (guarding him) and Lillard (taking away several shots).
Philadelphia’s Tyrese Maxey is averaging 34 points per game, with Joel Embiid a bit banged up, but still at 31.5 points per game. Maxey also averages 7 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1 block, while turning the ball over 3.5 times. Embiid is averaging 9 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal and 0.5 blocks, with 2 turnovers per game.
Dallas’ Luka Doncic is averaging 32.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 7.5 assists, 1 steal and 0.5 blocks, while turning the ball over 3.5 times per game. He’s shooting 42.3% overall and 34.6% from deep so far.
Lakers’ Anthony Davis is putting up averages of 32 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 blocks, 0.5 steals and 3 turnovers. He’s got two double-doubles and is shooting 61.9% overall.
Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30.5) is also over 30 points a game. He’s shooting 55.8% overall and 37.5% from deep. SGA is also at 4.5 rebounds and assists, 1 steal and 2.5 turnovers per contest.
Denver’s Nikola Jokic has been his normal dominant self, averaging 29.5 points, 16 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 2 steals and just 1.5 turnovers. He has one of the two playoff triple-doubles. Jokic is shooting 61.5% overall and 42.9% from deep.
Dallas’ Kyrie Irving has also been great, averaging 27 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 2 turnovers. He’s shooting 50% overall and from 3-point land.
Lakers’ LeBron James is averaging 26.5 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds, 1.5 steals and blocks and 4.5 turnovers per contest. James is shooting 54.3% overall and from deep.
Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell is at 26.5 points, 5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2 steals, 0.5 blocks and 3.5 turnovers. He’s just 27.8% from 3-point land, but is 46.5% overall.
Boston’s Jayson Tatum has the other triple-double this postseason. He’s averaging 25.5 points, 9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1 steal, 0.5 blocks and 3 turnovers per game and shooting 44.7% overall and just 21.4% from deep.
Teammate Jaylen Brown is at 25 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 0.5 steals and 2 turnovers. He’s shooting 54.3% overall and 50% from deep.
Clippers’ James Harden is at 25.5 points per game. He’s also averaging 8 assists, 4 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 0.5 steals and 1 turnover per contest. He’s at 45.2% overall and 38.1% from 3-point land.
Los Angeles Clippers
Teammate Paul George has 22 points, 4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1 steal, 0.5 blocks and 2 turnovers per game. Ivica Zubac is at 16.5 points, 13.5 rebounds, 1 steal and 0.5 assists and blocks.
Kawhi Leonard played in game 2, going for 15 points, seven rebounds, four steals, two assists and one block. Russell Westbrook is averaging 10 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks. Terance Mann is at 9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.5 blocks.
Dallas Mavericks
P.J. Washington is the only Dallas player outside Doncic and Irving that’s scoring in double figures (14.5). He’s also averaging 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals and blocks.
Dereck Lively II is averaging 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.
Miami Heat
Bam Adebayo is leading Miami with 22.5 points, 8 rebounds, 2.5 assists per game. Tyler Herro is at 17.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 9 assists and 1 steal.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. averages 15 points, 3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1 steal. Caleb Martin is at 12.5 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 0.5 steals, while Delon Wright has 11 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal. Nikola Jovic averages 10.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1 block.
It makes sense that so many guys are contributing, as the team is without Jimmy Butler.
Boston Celtics
Derrick White is averaging 16.5 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 block and 0.5 steals per game. Kristaps Porzingis is at 12 points, 6 boards, 2.5 assists and 2 steals and blocks.
Sam Hauser is averaging 9 points, while Al Horford is at 8 points and 7.5 boards. Jrue Holiday is at just 7.5 points, 5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2 steals and 1.5 steals.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Chet Holmgren is averaging 20.5 points, 9 rebounds, 3.5 blocks, 1.5 assists and 0.5 steals, while Jalen Williams has 20 points, 6 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.5 steals.
Luguentz Dort is at 10.5 points, while Josh Giddey has 7.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3 assists per contest.
New Orleans Pelicans
With Zion Williamson out, five Pelicans are averaging double figures in points.
CJ McCollum is averaging 17.5 points, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 steals, while Jonas Valanciunas is at 16 points, 13.5 rebounds and 2 assists.
Brandon Ingram is averaging 15 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block. Trey Murphy III is at 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2 assists and blocks, while Herbert Jones has 13 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
Milwaukee Bucks
Khris Middleton is averaging 19 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Brook Lopez has 16.5 points, 3 assists and 2.5 blocks and rebounds.
Bobby Portis is at 14.5 points, 11 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Patrick Beverley is at just 5 points, but has 5.5 boards and assists, 1.5 steals and 1 block per game too.
Indiana Pacers
Myles Turner is posting averages of 19.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1 steal so far.
Andrew Nembhard is at 13 points, while Tyrese Haliburton has 10.5 points, 10 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1 steal and block. Aaron Nesmith is averaging 9 points, 5 assists and 4.5 rebounds, while T.J. McConnell has added 8 points a game.
Minnesota Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards is averaging 24 points, 7 rebounds and assists, 2.5 steals and 0.5 blocks to power Minnesota.
Jaden McDaniels is second on the team with 17 points per game, while also averaging 7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 block. Rudy Gobert is at 16 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.5 steals, while Karl-Anthony Towns has 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1 steal.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker (14) and Mike Conley (11) are also scoring in double figures. Naz Reid has 8.5 points per contest.
Phoenix Suns
Kevin Durant leads the Suns with 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal and block per game.
Devin Booker is at 19 points, 5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals, while Bradley Beal has averages of 14.5 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds and 1.5 steals. Jusuf Nurkic is at 9.5 points, 9 boards, 2.5 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1 steal.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Evan Mobley is averaging 16.5 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1.5 assists and 0.5 steals. Jarrett Allen has averaged 16 points, 19 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2 steals and 1.5 steals.
Darius Garland is at 14.5 points, 6 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal. Max Strus has 7 points, 9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1 steal.
Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero leads Orlando with 22.5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 0.5 blocks per game.
Franz Wagner is averaging 18 points, 7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2 blocks and 1 steal. Moritz Wagner and Jalen Suggs are each at 11 points per game - Wagner also averages 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals, while Suggs is at 5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals.
Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray has been a good No. 2 option to Jokic, and hit a game-winning shot in game 2. He’s averaging 21 points, 7.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game.
Michael Porter Jr. has also been good, averaging 20.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1 block.
Aaron Gordon is averaging 13 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is averaging 9 points per contest.
Los Angeles Lakers
Aside from Davis and James, D'Angelo Russell (18) and Austin Reaves (11) are also scoring in double figures for the Lakers. Russell is also averaging 4.5 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal, while Reaves is at 5 boards, 2.5 assists and 0.5 blocks.
Taurean Prince is at 8.5 points and 3.5 boards a game. Rui Hachimura is at just 5 points a game. Christian Wood, Cam Reddish and Jarred Vanderbilt could all work their way into the rotation if they play in game 4 (and beyond).
New York Knicks
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks in scoring despite struggling from the floor. He’s averaging 23 points, 7.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 0.5 steals.
Josh Hart is at 21.5 points, 14 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1 block. Miles McBride has 15 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 1 steals, while Donte DiVincenzo has 13.5 points, 3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and a game-winning shot in game 2.
OG Anunoby has averaged 10.5 points and 4 rebounds, while Isaiah Hartenstein has averaged 10 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 blocks. Bojan Bogdanovic is at 9.5 points, 4.5 boards and 1.5 assists. Mitchell Robinson is at just 4.5 points, but 8 boards and 2 blocks per game.
Philadelphia 76ers
Kyle Lowry is the only other 76er in double figures, averaging 13 points. He’s also at 5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1 block.
Tobias Harris has averaged 8.5 points, 9 rebounds and 2.5 assists, while Kelly Oubre Jr. is at 7 points, 2.5 rebounds and steals and 2 assists and blocks.
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