Oscar Robertson earns multiple spots on this list with his standout performances during the Royals era of the Kings franchise.
Oscar Robertson, 43 Points (1963 Eastern Division Finals, Game 1)
Robertson played for the Kings franchise when they were known as the Cincinnati Royals, who selected him with the first pick in the 1960 Draft. In Game 1 of the 1963 Eastern Division Finals against the Celtics, Robertson exploded for 43 points in a three-point win. He shot 17-for-25 from the field and 9-for-12 from the free throw line. He also finished with a triple-double, posting 14 rebounds and 10 assists.
Oscar Robertson, 43 Points (1963 Eastern Division Finals, Game 7)
After scoring 43 points in Game 1, Robertson added another 43 in Game 7 of the same series against the Celtics. He went 11-for-24 from the field and 21-for-22 from the free throw line, finishing with six rebounds and six assists. No other player on the Royals scored more than 19, while Sam Jones of the Celtics more than matched Robertson with 47 points. Boston won the game, 142-131.
Oscar Robertson, 41 Points (1963 Eastern Division Semifinals, Game 2)
Robertson also thrived in the 1963 Eastern Division Semifinals against the Syracuse Nationals. After the Royals dropped Game 1, Robertson led them to a Game 2 win with 41 points. He shot 13-for-27 from the field and 15-for-18 from the line, also posting a triple-double with 15 rebounds and 12 assists. The Royals went on to win the series in five games. During his 1963 playoff run, Robertson averaged 31.8 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 9.0 assists per game.
Oscar Robertson, 40 Points (1965 Eastern Division Semifinals, Game 2)
The Royals faced the 76ers in the 1965 Eastern Division Semifinals. After dropping Game 1, Robertson led a Game 2 win with 40 points in 48 minutes. He shot 13-for-19 from the field and made all 14 of his free throw attempts. Though he only had four rebounds, he chipped in 13 assists. The Royals ultimately lost the series in four games. Robertson made the playoffs six times with the Royals, averaging 29.7 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 9.4 assists over 39 career playoff games with the franchise.
Peja Stojaković, 39 Points (2003 Western Conference Semifinals, Game 3)
The Kings selected Stojaković with the 14th pick in the 1996 Draft. He made the playoffs seven times with the franchise. His best individual scoring performance came in Game 3 of the 2003 Western Conference Semifinals against the Mavericks. The game went to double-overtime, and Stojaković logged 56 minutes, scoring 39 points on 14-for-30 shooting. He made five 3-pointers and went 6-for-10 from the free throw line. The Kings lost the game and eventually dropped the series in seven. Across 57 playoff games with Sacramento, Stojaković averaged 17.3 points.
