NBA belt · 1980–81 · Belt MVP
Julius Erving
Philadelphia 76ers · 625 points in 27 belt games, 18 wins, 6 title-winning games. The most points across the season's belt games.
105Belt games with box scores
44Title changes
259Players
17Different holders
Who showed up when the NBA belt was on the line in 1980–81. Counting only belt games. The season's belt games →
Points
| 1 | Julius Erving76ers | 625 |
| 2 | Larry BirdCeltics | 584 |
| 3 | Robert ParishCeltics | 482 |
| 4 | Nate ArchibaldCeltics | 436 |
| 5 | Andrew Toney76ers | 416 |
| 6 | Cedric MaxwellCeltics | 412 |
| 7 | Moses MaloneRockets | 394 |
| 8 | Darryl Dawkins76ers | 371 |
Rebounds
| 1 | Larry BirdCeltics | 355 |
| 2 | Robert ParishCeltics | 258 |
| 3 | Caldwell Jones76ers | 250 |
| 4 | Moses MaloneRockets | 239 |
| 5 | Julius Erving76ers | 209 |
| 6 | Cedric MaxwellCeltics | 188 |
| 7 | Darryl Dawkins76ers | 170 |
| 8 | Artis GilmoreBulls | 163 |
Assists
| 1 | Nate ArchibaldCeltics | 192 |
| 2 | Larry BirdCeltics | 178 |
| 3 | Maurice Cheeks76ers | 175 |
| 4 | Julius Erving76ers | 121 |
| 5 | Lionel Hollins76ers | 107 |
| 6 | Andrew Toney76ers | 103 |
| 7 | Micheal Ray RichardsonKnicks | 102 |
| 8 | Reggie TheusBulls | 98 |
Steals
| 1 | Larry BirdCeltics | 51 |
| 2 | Julius Erving76ers | 36 |
| 3 | Quinn BucknerBucks | 33 |
| 4 | Micheal Ray RichardsonKnicks | 27 |
| 5 | John LucasWarriors | 24 |
| 6 | Magic JohnsonLakers | 24 |
| 7 | Johnny HighSuns | 24 |
| 8 | Dennis JohnsonSuns | 22 |
Blocks
| 1 | Robert ParishCeltics | 57 |
| 2 | Caldwell Jones76ers | 50 |
| 3 | Artis GilmoreBulls | 48 |
| 4 | Kevin McHaleCeltics | 41 |
| 5 | Julius Erving76ers | 40 |
| 6 | Moses MaloneRockets | 32 |
| 7 | Darryl Dawkins76ers | 30 |
| 8 | Bobby Jones76ers | 27 |
Threes
| 1 | Chris FordCeltics | 13 |
| 2 | Mike BratzCavaliers | 9 |
| 3 | Larry BirdCeltics | 6 |
| 4 | Dennis JohnsonSuns | 5 |
| 5 | Ray WilliamsKnicks | 4 |
| 6 | Henry BibbyClippers | 3 |
| 7 | Brian WintersBucks | 3 |
| 8 | Ricky SobersBulls | 3 |
Most belt games
| 1 | Nate ArchibaldCeltics | 28 |
| 2 | Chris FordCeltics | 28 |
| 3 | Robert ParishCeltics | 28 |
| 4 | Cedric MaxwellCeltics | 28 |
| 5 | Rick RobeyCeltics | 28 |
| 6 | Larry BirdCeltics | 28 |
| 7 | Kevin McHaleCeltics | 28 |
| 8 | Gerald HendersonCeltics | 27 |
Most belt-game wins
| 1 | Nate ArchibaldCeltics | 19 |
| 2 | Chris FordCeltics | 19 |
| 3 | Robert ParishCeltics | 19 |
| 4 | Cedric MaxwellCeltics | 19 |
| 5 | Rick RobeyCeltics | 19 |
| 6 | Larry BirdCeltics | 19 |
| 7 | Kevin McHaleCeltics | 19 |
| 8 | Gerald HendersonCeltics | 19 |
Title-winning games
| 1 | Nate ArchibaldCeltics | 9 |
| 2 | Chris FordCeltics | 9 |
| 3 | Robert ParishCeltics | 9 |
| 4 | Cedric MaxwellCeltics | 9 |
| 5 | Rick RobeyCeltics | 9 |
| 6 | Larry BirdCeltics | 9 |
| 7 | Gerald HendersonCeltics | 9 |
| 8 | Kevin McHaleCeltics | 9 |
Best single belt game (PTS)
| 50 | Bernard Kingvs. Philadelphia 76ers · Jan 3, 1981 |
| 42 | George Gervinvs. Golden State Warriors · Nov 1, 1980 |
| 42 | Ray Williamsvs. Washington Bullets · Dec 9, 1980 |
| 39 | John Drewvs. Philadelphia 76ers · Dec 2, 1980 |
| 39 | Dennis Johnsonvs. New York Knicks · Feb 15, 1981 |
| 38 | Calvin Murphyvs. Utah Jazz · Feb 23, 1981 |
| 38 | Mike Newlinvs. New York Knicks · Dec 10, 1980 |
| 38 | World Freevs. Phoenix Suns · Nov 15, 1980 |
Player box scores: Historical NBA Data and Player Box Scores by Eoin Moore (CC0).