Michael Finley

Cross-checked Finley's official NBA profile, Mavericks career and playoff rankings, Spurs championship record, and verified box scores. The five follow him from Dallas's first modern playoff breakthrough through his individual scoring apex and conference-finals leadership to a decisive shooting and defensive role on San Antonio's 2007 champions.

1. #1. Finley scored 33 points with six rebounds and three threes as Dallas won 84–83 at Utah in 2001 first-round Game 5, completing a comeback from a 2–0 deficit and earning the Mavericks' first series victory since 1988. NBA Dallas playoff history: Finley anchors the franchise's modern breakthrough · NBA official Mavericks–Jazz first-round Game 5 box score
2. #2. Finley matched his NBA career high with 42 points while adding 10 rebounds, two assists, and two steals as Dallas beat Detroit 102–82 during the season that ended in the West finals. NBA official Michael Finley career profile · NBA official Pistons–Mavericks box score
3. #3. With Dirk Nowitzki injured and Dallas facing elimination, Finley delivered 31 points, eight rebounds, five steals, and three assists in a 103–91 road win at San Antonio in 2003 West-finals Game 5. NBA Dallas playoff history: Finley's Mavericks peak in the 2003 West finals · NBA official Mavericks–Spurs West-finals Game 5 box score
4. #4. Finley scored 26 points and made a playoff-career-high eight threes as San Antonio beat Denver 93–78 in 2007 first-round Game 5, clinching the opening series of its championship run. NBA career record: Finley becomes a 2007 NBA champion · NBA official Nuggets–Spurs first-round Game 5 box score
5. #5. Finley recorded four steals, seven points, two rebounds, and a three as San Antonio ground out a 75–72 win at Cleveland in 2007 Finals Game 3, moving within one victory of the title. NBA archive: Spurs grind out Finals Game 3 for a 3-0 lead · NBA official Spurs–Cavaliers Finals Game 3 box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-19