Top 10 NBA Finals performances of All-Time

8. James Worthy scores first triple-double of his career in Game 7 of the 1988 NBA Finals

James Worthy scores first triple-double of his career in Game 7 of the 1988 NBA Finals

The 1988 NBA Finals saw a number of NBA greats play on the basketball court at the same time in a series, the likes of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, and Bill Laimbeer. But it was James Worthy who rose to the occasion and stole the show.

With the Los Angeles Lakers playing against the Detroit Pistons in the 1988 NBA Finals, the series reached to a do or die Game 7. Playing at home, James Worthy stepped up and lived up to his moniker when it mattered the most as he scored his first career triple-double. He ended the match with 36 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists to go along with 2 steals while missing just 7 of his 22 shot attempts from the field.

Worthy's impeccable performance was enough to lead the Lakers to win back to back championships and to win their third NBA title in four years. He was also named the 1988 Finals MVP for his epic performance. It was this game where Worthy earned the nickname 'Big Game'.