Michael Jordan - Comeback Buzzer Beater vs Atlanta Hawks (March 25, 1995)

Michael Jordan's 16-footer at the buzzer capped a 32-point performance that carried the Chicago Bulls to a 99-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at the Omni, which was sold out for the first time in the 94/95 season.

Jordan, 14-for-26 from the field, seemed to be regaining the shooting touch that became rusty during his 19 months away. Still not in peak condition, he got 18 of his 32 points in the third quarter, matching Atlanta's total for the period.

With 20 seconds remaining in the game, the Hawks held onto a one-point lead. Smith tried to seal the win, but Jordan came over and forced him into an airball. Atlanta maintained possession, but had to shoot to prevent a shot clock violation. Andrew Lang's missed jumpshot was collected by Jordan, who called a timeout with 5.9 seconds to go.

It was the first time Jordan had the opportunity to shoot with the game on the line since coming out of retirement. The victory gave the Bulls a 2-2 record since his return.

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[walkerfancn]

I remember going to see MJ play the hawks in 98 at the georgia dome when 65,000 people was at the game. When MJ and the bulls came out to warmup the crowd went crazy. There were more Bulls fans in Atlanta then Hawks!! And MJ put on a show.

[belizeanbabyboy]

The Greatest Ever He Can Come Leave Come Back And Still Stay Dominate Then Anyone He Compete Against ...... That Buzzer Beater Shows You Whos The Daddy Of The NBA

[RAV52]

Most legends don't live up to their hype, but Jordan EXCEEDED what we expected from him night after night after night after night after......

[strigilives]

I remember this game. I was 12. I watched it on TV, and I remember screaming like an idiot and proclaiming I had a new hero (I hadn't seen Jordan's first 3 championship run). I just looked this video up to remember that moment.

[geonleon81]

@Dallas31616

- Yeah .. He's wearing Chicago bull 10s

[Dallas31616]

Was he wearing the 10s?

[SirAaron29]

The announcer sounds like he said, "I DID IT AGAIN!" lol

[TheSantuico]

the GOAT is the best!

[derrandy83]

ATLANTA HAS SOME OF THE MOST DISLOYAL FANS !!!

[little0kid0lover]

da air..........man

[kjacb2324]

Johnny Red Kerr one of the best announcers of all time. Crazy how they were in Atlanta but when he hit that shot it was like a home game for the Bulls. crowd went crazy!! MJ is the greatest to ever play....simply amazing

[ARMANDOXX3]

Red Kerr's scream after the basket still gives me goosebumps. I'm so lucky to have been able to watch this mans career. MJ you were truly an artist on the hardwood.