Last Updated on May 28, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a season-by-season breakdown of Walter Davis’s NBA playoff per-game statistics:
| Season | Team | G | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | PHX | 2 | 33.0 | 25.0 | 8.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | .475 | — | .750 |
| 1979 | PHX | 15 | 32.7 | 22.1 | 4.6 | 5.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | .520 | — | .813 |
| 1980 | PHX | 8 | 30.6 | 20.8 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | .504 | .000 | .737 |
| 1981 | PHX | 7 | 28.4 | 16.0 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.1 | .481 | .000 | .588 |
| 1982 | PHX | 7 | 24.7 | 18.1 | 3.1 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | .448 | .333 | .917 |
| 1983 | PHX | 3 | 37.7 | 26.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | .435 | .500 | .810 |
| 1984 | PHX | 17 | 36.6 | 24.9 | 2.7 | 6.4 | 1.7 | 0.2 | .535 | .273 | .897 |
| 1989 | DEN | 3 | 31.3 | 25.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .517 | .000 | 1.000 |
| 1990 | DEN | 3 | 23.3 | 14.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .400 | .000 | 1.000 |
| 1991 | POR | 13 | 8.5 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .396 | .000 | .833 |
Career Playoff Totals: 78 games, 28.0 MPG, 18.6 PPG, 3.1 RPG, 4.0 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.2 BPG, .496 FG%, .192 3P%, .830 FT%
Walter Davis was known for his smooth shooting and scoring ability, earning the nickname “The Greyhound” for his speed and grace on the court. His playoff performances, particularly with the Phoenix Suns, showcased his consistency and offensive prowess.