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The 20 Best Finals Performances of All Time

3. Shaquille O’Neal – 2000 NBA Finals

Reggie Miller and Jalen Rose did everything they could in the 2000 NBA Finals, as both players averaged over 23 points per game, but Shaquille O’Neal was just too dominant.

Without a premier center on the roster to slow down “The Diesel”, Shaq averaged 38 points and 16.7 rebounds per game, as the Lakers defeated the Pacers in six games. Shaq also blocked 16 shots and had six steals on defense and was the unquestioned NBA Finals MVP. 

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