Michael Jordan 1993 Playoffs: Gm 4 Vs. NY Knicks, 54pts.

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This was a scary performance by MJ. With an injured shooting wrist, MJ was coming off one of his worst shooting games ever in game 3 - going just 3-18 for 22 (but with a near triple double with 8 rebs and 11 asts). With the media on him, MJ produced 54pts but the scary part was how he was able to shoot 60% on call. Of course, we saw this happen over and over hundreds of times throughout his whole career but it still never ceased to amaze. This was what MJ was all about - playing in a zone. But the scary part was how he was able to turn it on at will and do it all the time. This performance was just another notch in his legendary masterpieces and it was a badly needed one as the Bulls were threatened on their march to their first 3-peat by the powerful Knicks.

With the bruiser NY team winning the first two games, MJ made sure game 4 was theirs by shooting deep jumpers over Starks. Going 6-9 in treys and 18-30 overall, he had a 'quiet' 54. Of course, it's always more fun seeing the dunks and drives but on fundamentals alone, MJ was still his spectacular self and of course, his efficiency guaranteed the only thing that really mattered: victory. As usual, on national TV, when everyone was watching how he might rebound off a bad game, with a knob on his injured wrist, MJ played - just like MJ.

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Uploaded: September 6, 2006 at 1:43 am
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Video Comments:
kyle0127 (November 17, 2008 at 1:22 am)
I dare someone with a straight face to compare Lebron or Kobe to THIS guy! Look, that is in no way meant as disrespect to either guy but MJ is on a completely different level then everyone else. The best and worst thing that ever happened to the NBA because when he was there EVERYONE watched and now that he is gone noone except for extreme fans care anymore....I miss watching MJ like you would not believe....
h0ns0y (November 15, 2008 at 9:46 pm)
basketball means michael jordan.
Plattinumstatus (November 14, 2008 at 10:36 am)
look at 2.46 SHIT!!! unguardable!!
islaredhorse (October 2, 2008 at 11:14 am)
I feel todays players are good and have evolved over time along with the game of basketball. But the game back then was life to a true fan. You have even knicks fan on here saying that MJ was the greatest. I feel the game would be nowhere today without MJ making it what it is. Players today, even though some don't like to admitt it, idol their game after this man. He made basketball what it is. thanks hoops for the memories...
kinfolk441 (September 30, 2008 at 5:34 pm)
The stat sheet explains it all, 18/30 fgs, 6/9 triples, 12/14 foul shots, Dammmmmmmmmmmmmn!!!!
jeanrollan (September 20, 2008 at 7:02 pm)
That was Doc Rivers that Jordan faked in the air at the 4:45 mark, if any didn't know.
richardgenotiva (September 12, 2008 at 8:08 am)
just too smart??? i like that! lol!
ClipCoug (August 27, 2008 at 2:49 pm)
It's not everyone it's some media and Kobe fans, (likely under the age of 12) who have never seen Jordan play before.

You are right though that Jordan is the best of a ll time.
kinfolk441 (August 9, 2008 at 11:44 am)
Jordan went nuts, three-pointers, fadeaways, got to the foul line 14 times. Unreal!!!!!
PAZ0619 (August 1, 2008 at 11:44 pm)
Nothing.