Dirk Nowitzki’s huge 40-point game helped Dallas escape with one of the most remarkable comebacks in NBA history Monday night in their 112-105 overtime victory against Oklahoma City.
It marked his second 40-point night in the last six days as he continues a recent surge that saw him score 48 points in Game 1 of the series against the Thunder. He’s averaging 33.8 points per game in the series.
Nowitzki has notched seven 40-point playoff games during his career, which ranks fourth among all active players. Three of them have come after he turned 30.
Here’s a look at NBA active players, their 40-point playoff games and how many games they notched after they turned 30.
Player 40-point games 40-point games after 30
Shaquille O’Neal 12 2
Kobe Bryant 11 5
LeBron James 9 0
Dirk Nowitzki 7 3
Dwyane Wade 6 0
Tim Duncan 4 2
Tracy McGrady 4 0
Amare Stoudemire 4 0
Ray Allen 3 1
Paul Pierce 3 1
Carmelo Anthony 3 0
Kevin Durant 3 0
Vince Carter 2 0
Dwight Howard 2 0
Tony Parker 2 0
Chauncey Billups 1 0
Steve Nash 1 1
Gilbert Arenas 1 0
Carlos Boozer 1 0
Carlos Brand 1 0
Ben Gordon 1 0
Rip Hamilton 1 0
Michael Redd 1 0
Jason Richardson 1 0
Derrick Rose 1 0
Brandon Roy 1 0
Russell Westbrook 1 0
Source: Express-News research