Mark Jackson

Cross-checked Jackson's official NBA profile and career highs, Rookie of the Year record, Pacers playoff histories, and verified archived box scores. The five span his immediate Knicks impact, peak assist production across Denver and Indiana, and central playmaking roles in the Pacers' 1998 breakthrough and first NBA Finals appearance.

1. #1. Jackson set his NBA career high with 34 points on 14-of-19 shooting, adding nine assists and three rebounds as New York edged Philadelphia 137–135 in overtime during his All-Star season. NBA profile: Mark Jackson career highs and honors · NBA official 76ers–Knicks box score
2. #2. Jackson established his career high with 22 assists while scoring 21 points with seven rebounds and only two turnovers as Denver won 132–123 at New Jersey, one of the era's premier pure-playmaking performances. NBA profile: Jackson's 22-assist career high · NBA official Nuggets–Nets box score
3. #3. The reigning Rookie of the Year scored 28 points on 11-of-24 shooting with nine assists and no turnovers as New York beat defending Eastern champion Boston 102–94 in 1988 first-round Game 3. NBA history: Jackson wins 1988 Rookie of the Year · NBA official Celtics–Knicks first-round Game 3 box score
4. #4. Jackson authored 22 points, 14 rebounds, and 13 assists while making all 10 free throws as Indiana beat his former Knicks 99–88 in 1998 Eastern semifinals Game 5, clinching the series and a conference-finals berth. Pacers playoff history: Jackson's all-around production in the 1998 Knicks series · NBA official Knicks–Pacers East semifinals Game 5 box score
5. #5. Jackson closed Indiana's first NBA Finals appearance with 10 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds, a steal, and only one turnover in the 116–111 Game 6 loss to the Lakers, completing a series in which he averaged 7.7 assists. Pacers playoff history: Jackson's playmaking in the 2000 Finals · NBA official Pacers–Lakers Finals Game 6 box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-18