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Michael Jordan’s Top 5 NBA Games

Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest player in NBA history, and this list honors the five best games from his famous tenure with the Chicago Bulls.

Jordan’s best games: The 1993 Finals


Jordan's Best Games were seen in the playoffs
The Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan (23) shows he’s still friends with the Phoenix Suns’ Charles Barkley as they get set to play Game 6 of the NBA finals in Phoenix, June 20, 1993. (AP Photo/John Swart)

Jordan carried the Bulls in Game 4 of the 1993 championship series with 55 points, tying the record for points in a Finals game.

In this amazing offensive performance, the legendary shooting guard registered 56.8% shooting from the field, thanks to his enormous ability to attack the rim regardless of the size of the opposing inside players. He also added 8 rebounds and 4 assists.

The Bulls’ win put them 3-1 in the series that ended up giving them their third championship in the 1990s.

Jordan’s best games: 69 points against Cavaliers


Michael Jordan recorded 69 points against Cavs
Chicago’s Michael Jordan (23) gets a high five from teammate Ed Nealy (45) as the Bulls make their charge on the Detroit Pistons during the second half of Game 3, Saturday, May 26, 1990 in Chicago. Jordan led the Bulls with 47 points as they beat the Pistons 107-102. The Pistons lead the Eastern Conference finals 2-1. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

In this section, we remember Jordan scoring 69 points against the Cavaliers in March 1990; the best offensive performance of his career in the best basketball in the world.

The Bulls star thrilled the crowd with his 62.2% shooting from the field. In addition, he posted a sensational line of 18 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and 1 block.

It is important to mention that this game went into overtime, where “Mike” once again showed his coolness for the big moments, something that distinguished him among the stars of his time.

Jordan’s best games: The 1997 Finals


Jordan was unstoppable for the Jazz in the Finals
Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan scowls over his shoulder as he is guarded closely by Utah Jazz’s Bryon Russell during the first quarter of Game 4 in the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 8, 1997, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)

The Finals have always been Jordan’s favorite arena, and he put in an incredible performance during Game 5 of the Finals against the Utah Jazz.

With the series even at two wins, and the Bulls’ best player suffering from a stomach problem, the game was set up for the Karl Malone-led team to take the series lead. However, Jordan starred in an epic line of 38 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists to lead his team to a close 90-88 victory.

Most notably, the Chicago star scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning basket.

Jordan’s best games: 63 points in 1987 playoffs

Jordan registró 63 puntos en un partido en 1987
Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan, right, drives past Philadelphia 76ers’ Julius Erving during the fourth quarter of NBA action from the Spectrum in Philadelphia, April, 11, 1987. The 76ers beat the Bulls in overtime, 98-96. (AP Photo)

In only his third season in the league, the young Jordan was unstoppable against the mighty Boston Celtics of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish.

In a heated struggle that went into double overtime, the shooting guard scored 63 points, setting a new record for points in a playoff game.

With this amazing performance, it was clear that we were witnessing a young man who was poised to take over the top of the NBA in a short period of time.

Jordan’s best games: The 1998 Finals


Jordan won 6 NBA titles
Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan holds up six fingers for the six NBA Championships the Bulls have won after Chicago defeated 87-86 in Salt Lake City, Sunday, June 14, 1998. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Although Jordan didn’t have an impressive performance in this game, he still made one of the most memorable baskets in basketball history.

With just seconds left in the game, the Bulls’ star player secured his sixth championship ring with an unforgettable shot against Byron Russell’s mark.

It was difficult to pick only five memorable games from a player’s NBA career who created a before and after.

This list included not just the games he won with his shots, but also his impact off the court.

Michael Jordan retired from basketball in 2003 with the Wizards, averaging 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. In addition, he registered 49.7% shooting from the field and 32.7% from three-point range.

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