Magic Johnson Highest Scoring Games

Magic Johnson career high in points and a list with his top 50 scoring performances in both the NBA Regular Season and the Playoffs.

46 points

is the most points scored by Magic Johnson in both the NBA Regular Season and the Playoffs

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Points Season Team / Opponent Score and Details
46 1986-87 Lakers @ Kings W 127 - 117 OT Dec 23, 1986
44 1990-91 Lakers vs. Warriors L 124 - 125 May 8, 1991 Playoffs - Western Conf Semifinals
43 1989-90 Lakers vs. Suns L 103 - 106 May 15, 1990 Playoffs - Western Conf Semifinals
43 1989-90 Lakers @ Suns L 101 - 114 May 13, 1990 Playoffs - Western Conf Semifinals
42 1986-87 Lakers @ Nets W 126 - 115 Jan 19, 1987
42 1979-80 Lakers @ 76ers W 123 - 107 May 16, 1980 Playoffs - NBA Finals

Points Season Team / Opponent Score and Details
41 1980-81 Lakers @ Jazz L 110 - 112 OT Mar 28, 1981
40 1988-89 Lakers vs. Supersonics W 110 - 106 Nov 30, 1988
40 1986-87 Lakers vs. Pacers W 113 - 108 Feb 13, 1987
40 1981-82 Lakers @ Pistons W 130 - 127 Jan 9, 1982
39 1987-88 Lakers vs. Rockets W 121 - 110 Jan 18, 1988
39 1986-87 Lakers vs. Celtics W 106 - 103 Feb 15, 1987
39 1984-85 Lakers vs. Trail Blazers W 135 - 133 OT Apr 7, 1985
38 1990-91 Lakers @ Rockets W 94 - 90 Apr 30, 1991 Playoffs - Western Conf 1st Round
38 1989-90 Lakers vs. Mavericks W 113 - 106 Apr 9, 1990
38 1986-87 Lakers @ Warriors L 109 - 124 Jan 10, 1987
38 1986-87 Lakers @ Rockets W 103 - 96 Dec 21, 1986

Points Season Team / Opponent Score and Details
37 1989-90 Lakers @ Timberwolves W 101 - 99 Mar 17, 1990
37 1986-87 Lakers @ Nuggets W 128 - 122 Feb 18, 1987
37 1984-85 Lakers vs. Celtics W 117 - 111 Feb 17, 1985
36 1982-83 Lakers vs. Warriors W 118 - 107 Apr 8, 1983
35 1988-89 Lakers vs. Trail Blazers W 113 - 105 Apr 30, 1989 Playoffs - Western Conf 1st Round
35 1988-89 Lakers vs. Warriors W 142 - 121 Mar 1, 1989
35 1988-89 Lakers @ Nets L 113 - 118 OT Dec 14, 1988
35 1986-87 Lakers @ Trail Blazers W 127 - 121 Apr 3, 1987
34 1990-91 Lakers vs. 76ers W 115 - 107 Dec 30, 1990
34 1989-90 Lakers @ 76ers L 110 - 116 Mar 14, 1990
34 1989-90 Lakers vs. Clippers W 111 - 103 Dec 5, 1989
34 1988-89 Lakers vs. Suns W 118 - 116 Mar 26, 1989
34 1988-89 Lakers vs. Clippers W 124 - 109 Dec 30, 1988
34 1987-88 Lakers @ Supersonics W 116 - 109 Jan 24, 1988
34 1986-87 Lakers @ Supersonics W 117 - 114 Apr 2, 1987
34 1986-87 Lakers @ Mavericks L 119 - 130 Dec 20, 1986
34 1986-87 Lakers @ Pistons L 114 - 119 Dec 13, 1986
34 1986-87 Lakers vs. Kings W 113 - 111 Nov 16, 1986
34 1985-86 Lakers @ 76ers W 117 - 111 OT Feb 23, 1986
34 1984-85 Lakers vs. Trail Blazers W 139 - 120 May 7, 1985 Playoffs - Western Conf Semifinals
34 1982-83 Lakers @ Bucks W 127 - 117 Mar 2, 1983

Points Season Team / Opponent Score and Details
33 1990-91 Lakers vs. Supersonics W 113 - 96 Mar 24, 1991
33 1990-91 Lakers vs. Supersonics W 105 - 96 Jan 18, 1991
33 1989-90 Lakers vs. Jazz W 119 - 103 Apr 1, 1990
33 1989-90 Lakers vs. Warriors W 131 - 115 Mar 9, 1990
33 1989-90 Lakers vs. Trail Blazers L 128 - 132 2OT Feb 14, 1990
33 1986-87 Lakers vs. Kings W 129 - 121 Mar 22, 1987
33 1985-86 Lakers vs. Kings W 122 - 121 2OT Mar 8, 1986
33 1984-85 Lakers vs. Rockets L 113 - 116 Jan 30, 1985
33 1983-84 Lakers vs. Nuggets L 138 - 141 Feb 17, 1984
33 1980-81 Lakers vs. Nuggets L 146 - 148 OT Mar 29, 1981
33 1980-81 Lakers @ Jazz W 127 - 99 Oct 25, 1980

Points Season Team / Opponent Score and Details
32 1990-91 Lakers @ Timberwolves L 85 - 94 Mar 5, 1991
32 1989-90 Lakers @ Hawks W 123 - 115 Mar 11, 1990
32 1989-90 Lakers vs. Jazz L 103 - 104 Feb 25, 1990
32 1989-90 Lakers @ Pacers W 120 - 111 Jan 24, 1990
32 1988-89 Lakers @ Pacers W 112 - 105 Dec 10, 1988
32 1988-89 Lakers @ 76ers W 109 - 104 Nov 28, 1988
32 1986-87 Lakers @ Celtics L 103 - 109 Jun 7, 1987 Playoffs - NBA Finals
32 1986-87 Lakers vs. Suns W 155 - 118 Jan 2, 1987
32 1985-86 Lakers @ Supersonics W 108 - 106 Mar 9, 1986
32 1984-85 Lakers @ Bucks L 105 - 115 Jan 15, 1985
32 1984-85 Lakers @ Spurs L 112 - 113 Oct 27, 1984
32 1982-83 Lakers @ Clippers W 117 - 115 Nov 26, 1982
32 1981-82 Lakers @ Bulls L 113 - 119 Jan 8, 1982
32 1980-81 Lakers @ Mavericks W 126 - 102 Nov 7, 1980

Total games showed: 63