Last Updated on July 25, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Walter Davis’ playoff stats are summarized on this page across every season documented in HeatingUp. The data provides a numerical record of his playoff production, with all figures sourced from HeatingUp, covering his NBA postseason appearances with the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets from 1977 to 1992.
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.