Norm Nixon

Cross-checked official NBA, Lakers, and Clippers histories, franchise records, championship context, career summaries, and verified archived box scores. The order centers Nixon's direction of both early Showtime championships, then preserves his strongest postseason scoring performance, singular Clippers playmaking landmark, and first elite all-around Lakers game.

1. #1. Nixon scored 16 points with seven assists and a steal as Los Angeles beat Philadelphia 114–104 in 1982 Finals Game 6, completing a championship postseason in which the All-Star guard remained the Lakers' primary half-court scorer and organizer beside Magic Johnson. Clippers: Nixon's two championships and Lakers All-Star season · NBA official 76ers–Lakers Finals Game 6 box score
2. #2. Despite an uncharacteristic 1-of-10 shooting night, Nixon supplied nine assists, three rebounds, a steal, and a block while playing 40 minutes in the 123–107 road clincher that delivered the first championship of the Showtime era. Lakers official playoff history: 1980 championship · NBA official Lakers–76ers Finals Game 6 box score
3. #3. Nixon scored a playoff-career-high 36 points on 17-of-25 shooting with six rebounds and six assists as the Lakers beat Portland 116–108, closing the series that launched their third Finals trip in four seasons. NBA: Nixon and the injury-hit Lakers' 1983 Finals run · NBA official Trail Blazers–Lakers Game 5 box score
4. #4. Nixon paired 29 points with 20 assists and six rebounds in a 129–127 victory over Denver, producing the only 20-point, 20-assist game in Clippers franchise history during his second All-Star season. Clippers: Nixon's unique 20-point, 20-assist franchise record · NBA official Nuggets–Clippers box score
5. #5. Nixon amassed 27 points, 19 assists, and six steals as the Lakers routed New York 147–124, capturing the playmaking and defensive pressure of the 1978–79 season in which he averaged a career-best 2.5 steals. NBA: Nixon's 1978–79 Lakers steals peak · NBA official Knicks–Lakers box score

Reviewed through 2026-07-18