NBA belt · 1985–86 · Belt MVP
Larry Bird
Boston Celtics · 748 points in 27 belt games, 23 wins, 5 title-winning games. The most points across the season's belt games.
100Belt games with box scores
40Title changes
285Players
17Different holders
Who showed up when the NBA belt was on the line in 1985–86. Counting only belt games. The season's belt games →
Points
| 1 | Larry BirdCeltics | 748 |
| 2 | Kevin McHaleCeltics | 604 |
| 3 | Charles Barkley76ers | 513 |
| 4 | Hakeem OlajuwonRockets | 487 |
| 5 | Ralph SampsonRockets | 436 |
| 6 | Maurice Cheeks76ers | 431 |
| 7 | Dennis JohnsonCeltics | 429 |
| 8 | Robert ParishCeltics | 404 |
Rebounds
| 1 | Charles Barkley76ers | 323 |
| 2 | Larry BirdCeltics | 248 |
| 3 | Ralph SampsonRockets | 238 |
| 4 | Robert ParishCeltics | 224 |
| 5 | Hakeem OlajuwonRockets | 223 |
| 6 | Kevin McHaleCeltics | 220 |
| 7 | LaSalle ThompsonKings | 188 |
| 8 | Bill WaltonCeltics | 177 |
Assists
| 1 | Magic JohnsonLakers | 218 |
| 2 | Larry BirdCeltics | 210 |
| 3 | Maurice Cheeks76ers | 189 |
| 4 | Reggie TheusKings | 187 |
| 5 | John LucasRockets | 180 |
| 6 | Dennis JohnsonCeltics | 179 |
| 7 | Danny AingeCeltics | 121 |
| 8 | Charles Barkley76ers | 116 |
Steals
| 1 | Larry BirdCeltics | 52 |
| 2 | Hakeem OlajuwonRockets | 51 |
| 3 | Charles Barkley76ers | 49 |
| 4 | Dennis JohnsonCeltics | 43 |
| 5 | Ralph SampsonRockets | 41 |
| 6 | Maurice Cheeks76ers | 39 |
| 7 | Alvin RobertsonSpurs | 39 |
| 8 | Sedale Threatt76ers | 38 |
Blocks
| 1 | Hakeem OlajuwonRockets | 76 |
| 2 | Kevin McHaleCeltics | 68 |
| 3 | Manute BolWizards | 46 |
| 4 | Charles Barkley76ers | 43 |
| 5 | Robert ParishCeltics | 33 |
| 6 | LaSalle ThompsonKings | 32 |
| 7 | Terry TylerKings | 30 |
| 8 | Julius Erving76ers | 29 |
Threes
| 1 | Larry BirdCeltics | 48 |
| 2 | Danny AingeCeltics | 19 |
| 3 | Craig HodgesBucks | 14 |
| 4 | Michael CooperLakers | 12 |
| 5 | John LucasRockets | 11 |
| 6 | World FreeCavaliers | 10 |
| 7 | Mike McGeeLakers | 10 |
| 8 | Allen LeavellRockets | 7 |
Most belt games
| 1 | Bill WaltonCeltics | 27 |
| 2 | Dennis JohnsonCeltics | 27 |
| 3 | Larry BirdCeltics | 27 |
| 4 | Jerry SichtingCeltics | 27 |
| 5 | Kevin McHaleCeltics | 27 |
| 6 | Danny AingeCeltics | 27 |
| 7 | Robert ParishCeltics | 26 |
| 8 | Maurice Cheeks76ers | 23 |
Most belt-game wins
| 1 | Bill WaltonCeltics | 23 |
| 2 | Dennis JohnsonCeltics | 23 |
| 3 | Larry BirdCeltics | 23 |
| 4 | Jerry SichtingCeltics | 23 |
| 5 | Kevin McHaleCeltics | 23 |
| 6 | Danny AingeCeltics | 23 |
| 7 | Robert ParishCeltics | 22 |
| 8 | Scott WedmanCeltics | 19 |
Title-winning games
| 1 | Bobby Jones76ers | 6 |
| 2 | Julius Erving76ers | 6 |
| 3 | Robert ReidRockets | 6 |
| 4 | Maurice Cheeks76ers | 6 |
| 5 | Clemon Johnson76ers | 6 |
| 6 | Allen LeavellRockets | 6 |
| 7 | Lewis LloydRockets | 6 |
| 8 | Mitchell WigginsRockets | 6 |
Best single belt game (PTS)
| 43 | Larry Birdvs. Cleveland Cavaliers · Mar 18, 1986 |
| 42 | Dominique Wilkinsvs. Boston Celtics · Mar 14, 1986 |
| 39 | Roy Hinsonvs. Houston Rockets · Jan 28, 1986 |
| 37 | James Worthyvs. Denver Nuggets · Dec 13, 1985 |
| 37 | Charles Barkleyvs. Milwaukee Bucks · May 5, 1986 |
| 36 | Adrian Dantleyvs. Cleveland Cavaliers · Nov 9, 1985 |
| 36 | Eddie Johnsonvs. Phoenix Suns · Feb 21, 1986 |
| 36 | Hakeem Olajuwonvs. San Antonio Spurs · Feb 13, 1986 |
Player box scores: Historical NBA Data and Player Box Scores by Eoin Moore (CC0).