Jerry West 47 Points 1962 NBA Finals Game 7
A legendary scoring effort in a heartbreaking defeat.
Jerry West scored 47 points in Game 7 of the 1962 NBA Finals. The Lakers lost the game, and the series, to the Boston Celtics.
- Player
- Jerry West
- Points
- 47
- Date
- April 15, 1962
- Venue
- Boston Garden
- Opponent
- Boston Celtics
- Result
- Lakers Defeat
Lore & Background
West's 47-point performance came in a losing effort. The Lakers were defeated in Game 7, and the Celtics won the championship.
In Their Own Story
The arena hummed with tension as the clock wound down. West wiped sweat from his brow, eyes locked on the rim. The crowd roared for every dribble, every step back for a jumper. He sank another shot, clutching the ball like it was the only thing keeping him grounded in reality.
Reader's Guide
The game was played on April 18, 1962. The result was a Lakers loss.
Did You Know?
- West is the only player in NBA history to be named Finals MVP despite being on the losing team (1969).
- West holds the NBA record for the highest points per game average in a playoff series with 46.3.
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