Last Updated on July 26, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Calvin Murphy’s playoff stats are summarized on this page across every postseason documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his playoff production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering every NBA postseason appearance with the Houston Rockets from 1971 to 1981.
Here are Calvin Murphy’s NBA playoff per-game statistics by season:
| Season | Team | G | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Houston Rockets | 7 | 40.7 | .476 | — | .944 | 2.1 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| 1977 | Houston Rockets | 3 | 41.3 | .464 | — | .882 | 2.0 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| 1979 | Houston Rockets | 2 | 38.0 | .500 | — | 1.000 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 28.5 |
| 1980 | Houston Rockets | 9 | 33.2 | .465 | — | .846 | 1.7 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| 1981 | Houston Rockets | 20 | 37.6 | .527 | .348 | .897 | 2.0 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 21.9 |
| 1982 | Houston Rockets | 3 | 20.3 | .273 | .000 | .833 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 6.7 |
Legend:
- G = Games played
- MPG = Minutes per game
- FG% = Field goal percentage
- 3P% = Three-point percentage (first tracked in 1979–80)
- FT% = Free throw percentage
- RPG = Rebounds per game
- APG = Assists per game
- SPG = Steals per game
- BPG = Blocks per game
- PPG = Points per game
Highlights:
- In 1981, Murphy played a crucial role in helping the Rockets reach the NBA Finals, averaging 21.9 PPG with elite efficiency.
- Known for his exceptional free throw shooting, Murphy shot above 94% in multiple playoff runs.