A researched consensus introduction to Anthony Mason's defining games.
Editorial methodology and sources
Cross-checked Mason's official NBA profile and career highs, Knicks Sixth Man history, official All-NBA records, Charlotte franchise history, and verified archived box scores. The five span his indispensable role in New York's 1994 Finals run and 1995 award season, then his transformation into Charlotte's all-league point forward and eventual career-high triple-double.
- #1. Mason set his NBA career high with 31 points and completed a triple-double with 14 rebounds and 11 assists, making 15 free throws as Charlotte beat Toronto 110–101. NBA profile: Anthony Mason career highs · NBA official Raptors–Hornets box score
- #2. Mason collected his career-high 22 rebounds with 15 points and 10 assists in Charlotte's 100–93 win at Dallas, a defining triple-double from his All-NBA and All-Defensive 1996–97 season. NBA All-NBA history: Mason earns 1997 Third Team honors · NBA official Hornets–Mavericks box score
- #3. Mason delivered 28 points, 12 rebounds, nine assists, and two steals on 12-of-18 shooting as Charlotte defeated Orlando 100–90 during the franchise-record 54-win season he helped drive. Hornets history: Mason helps Charlotte establish its 54-win record · NBA official Hornets–Magic box score
- #4. During his Sixth Man of the Year season, Mason produced 26 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals while shooting 11-of-15 as New York beat Chicago 104–98 at Madison Square Garden. Knicks history: Mason named 1995 Sixth Man of the Year · NBA official Bulls–Knicks box score
- #5. Mason scored 17 points on 7-of-10 shooting with nine rebounds as New York beat Houston 91–84 in 1994 Finals Game 5, moving the Knicks within one victory of the championship. NBA archive: 1994 Finals Knicks–Rockets series · NBA official Rockets–Knicks Finals Game 5 box score
Reviewed through 2026-07-18