Calvin Murphy 63-Point Game vs Nuggets (1978)
Calvin Murphy: Rockets playoff hero against the Spurs
Calvin Murphy was a guard for the Houston Rockets. He is noted for his performance in the 1981 playoffs, where he scored 42 points in Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs to help the Rockets advance to the Western Conference Finals.
Quick Facts
- Points scored
- 63
- Opponent
- Denver Nuggets
- Height record context
- Most points by a player under 6 feet tall
- Team affiliation
- Houston Rockets
Lore & Background
In the 1981 NBA Playoffs, the 40–42 Rockets faced the 52–30 Spurs in a classic Game 7. Calvin Murphy scored 42 points, capping the Rockets' upset victory and sending them to the Western Conference Finals. The Rockets later defeated the Kansas City Kings and advanced to the 1981 NBA Finals, where they lost to the Boston Celtics.
Reader's Guide
Calvin Murphy was a key player for the Houston Rockets during the early years of the Rockets–Spurs rivalry. He helped the Rockets win their first playoff series against the Spurs in 1980 and led them past the Spurs again in the 1981 Western Conference Semifinals.
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