30 years ago, Michael Jordan achieved a career-high scoring record while playing for the championship-less Chicago Bulls. Over the course of eight years, he led the Bulls to six championships, including two impressive three-peats, solidifying his reputation as a formidable and decisive superstar
But before all those labels were attached to Jordan, in 1990 the Chicago Bulls’ Number 23 wowed fans with one of the greatest scoring performances in league history when the Chicago Bulls faced top Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Bulls had to resort to extra time to win the game, and Jordan scored a total of 69 points and showed incredible consistency. Michael Jordan only successfully made 2 3-pointers in the 117-113 victory.
Besides, Jordan also gave himself 18 rebounds and became 1 of 6 players to score 60+ points and 10+ rebounds since 1986. Who are the other 5 faces? These are David Robinson, Carmelo Anthony, Tracy McGrady, Shaquillle O’Neal, Karl Malone and James Harden.
“I don’t think about being tired, because I really want to win,” Michael Jordan told the press after playing 50 minutes. “There was a time when I scored a lot of points and the team still lost. I need to make sure it doesn’t happen again this time. I keep pushing myself: Try harder, you’ll feel better if you win.”
