Most assists per game in the NBA playoffs
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Magic Johnson leads with 12.35 assists per game over 190 playoff games, first of 1,127 playoff careers.
| # | Player and seasons | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Johnson1979 – 1996 | 12.35 | |
| John Stockton1984 – 2003 | 10.10 | |
| John Wall2013 – 2018 | 9.84 | |
| Trae Young2020 – 2023 | 9.00 | |
| Oscar Robertson1961 – 1974 | 8.94 | |
| Kevin Johnson1988 – 2000 | 8.90 | |
| Isiah Thomas1983 – 1992 | 8.89 | |
| Steve Nash1996 – 2013 | 8.84 | |
| Bob Cousy1950 – 19633 of his games have no assists recorded, so the number is short. | 8.63 | |
| Rajon Rondo2007 – 2021 | 8.48 | |
| Tyrese Haliburton2023 – 2025 | 8.42 | |
| Johnny Moore1980 – 1990 | 8.39 | |
| Chris Paul2007 – 2023 | 8.28 | |
| Norm Nixon1977 – 1983 | 8.02 | |
| Jason Kidd1996 – 2013 | 7.99 | |
| Luka Dončić2019 – 2025 | 7.76 | |
| Nikola Jokić2018 – 2026 | 7.69 | |
| Rod Strickland1988 – 2003 | 7.50 | |
| LeBron James2005 – 2026 | 7.18 | |
| Russell Westbrook2009 – 2025 | 7.07 | |
| Deron Williams2006 – 2017 | 7.00 | |
| Mark Price1987 – 1995 | 6.96 | |
| Maurice Cheeks1978 – 1993 | 6.93 | |
| Mark Jackson1987 – 2004 | 6.91 | |
| Tim Hardaway1990 – 2003 | 6.82 |
Method
- 1,814 playoff careers with fewer than 25 games aren't here.