Michael Jordan dominated the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, scoring a career-high 69 points in a 4-point overtime victory for the Chicago Bulls. Jordan's impressive performance included 23 points in the first half, and he continued to outplay the Cavaliers' defense throughout the game. The Cavaliers' strategy to let Jordan beat them ultimately backfired, as he consistently made shots and drew fouls. Jordan's 69 points tied him with Pete Maravich for the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history at the time.
1. The game was played at Richfield.
2. Michael Jordan wore the number 23 jersey.
3. Michael Jordan played for the Chicago Bulls.
4. The opposing team was the Cleveland Cavaliers.
5. The Cavaliers were battling for a playoff spot.
6. Mark Price played for the Cavaliers.
7. Michael Jordan scored 31 points in the first half.
8. The Bulls shot 44% from the floor in the first half.
9. Michael Jordan shot 11 for 15 in the first half.
10. The Cavaliers were trying to slow down Michael Jordan.
11. Michael Jordan had 41 points at one point in the game.
12. Michael Jordan had 43 points at another point in the game.
13. Michael Jordan had 45 points at another point in the game.
14. Michael Jordan had 47 points at another point in the game.
15. Michael Jordan had 49 points at another point in the game.
16. Michael Jordan had 54 points at another point in the game.
17. Michael Jordan had 56 points at another point in the game.
18. Michael Jordan had 58 points at another point in the game.
19. Michael Jordan had 60 points at another point in the game.
20. The game went into overtime.
21. Michael Jordan scored 63 points at one point in overtime.
22. Michael Jordan matched his career high with 63 points.
23. Michael Jordan had 64 points at the end of the game, setting a new career high.
24. Michael Jordan finished the game with 69 points.
25. The Bulls won the game in overtime by 4 points.