Last Updated on May 28, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
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.