Considering the low number of played games, this will be a top five list. Nonetheless, some players marked the day with their excellent performances. Without further ado, here're the best individual playoff performances.
5. Derrick Favors
He was playing big for his team when given the chance. Derrick was having his way inside, was a presence on the glass and defensively as well. Here're some stats.
Favors poured in 16 points, collected 10 rebounds, blocked two shots, recorded two steals, shot 4-8 from the field, 8-12 from the free throw line, committed a turnover all in 37 minutes.
Statistically speaking, this was easily his finest performances of the playoffs. He's made the maximum out of his chance, as he seems to be one of Jazz's future peaces based on which they'll build their team.
4. Al Jeferson
He was once again excellent, establishing himself as a presence in the Spurs post area, scoring on excellent efficiency, collecting the glass and looking more to involve his team mates in offense. However, it wasn't enough once again.
Nonetheless, he has to be applauded for the effort. Big Al scored 26 points, pulled down 10 rebounds, had two assists, two steals, a blocked shot, two turnovers while shooting 13-19 from the field, 0-1 from deep, 0-1 from the line in 41 minutes of action.
Statistically like his team mate Favors, this is also his best game of the series. Now that he and his Utah are out of the post season, they'll need to focus on other things.
3. Mike Conley
Nonetheless, Mike was quite amazing. He was finding his way to the hole, involving his team mates, keeping the pace of his team under control and so on.
Conley scored 25 points, dished out eight assists, grabbed seven boards, had a steal, shot 10-15 from the field, 2-2 from deep, 3-3 from the stripe, with four turnovers in 46 minutes of action.
The speedy point guard has been playing huge in this series and this game is case in point. This was actually a career performance for him.
He'll have to come up big again and try to lead his team to a win in this tough series.
2. Blake Griffin
Blake, who had been quiet in the series before Game Four, finally broke out. He was aggressive in the post, making the majority of his looks, involved his team mates quite a lot and was solid on the glass.
He scored 30 points, dished out seven assists, grabbed five rebounds, had a steal, one turnover, shot 10-15 from the field, 10-17 from the charity in 37 minutes on the court.
Griffin scored his playoff high points so far. He'll have to have a similar performance versus the Grizzlies so the Clippers can advance in the second round.
1. Chris Paul
That's right, Chris Paul's been quite huge for his team. Not just in this game, but throughout the entire series with him doing the right play regardless is it to score, distribute, rebound, get a steal and so on.
Chris poured in 27 points, pulled down nine rebounds, distributed seven assists, had a turnover, shot 10-22 from the field, 1-3 from beyond the arc and 6-6 from the charity in 42 minutes.
Paul's playing like one of the best players in the world right now, easily with maybe a case as the best. His excellence is the main reason why the Clippers are on a verge to finish off the Grizzlies and move in the second round.
Darko Mihajlovski is a columnist at FootBasket. He also contributes to Hoops-Nation. You can read more about him at our Staff page.
