Michael Jordan - 3-Point Buzzer Beater vs Detroit Pistons (Nov 11, 1992)

Following a hard-fought come-from-behind victory over Indiana, the Bulls had to face their old nemesis, the Detroit Pistons, at the Stadium in Chicago.

It was a low-scoring game with lots of hustle plays on both sides, lots of bruises and cuts -- Isiah alone had to leave the game several times. Bulls dominated the boards all night.

After scoring just 32 points in the first half, the Pistons, led by Isiah Thomas, shot 70 % in the third quarter for 35 points, 15 of them coming from their point guard. Thomas also hit a miracle three at the end of the period to give his team momentum and a one-point lead going into the fourth.

The Bulls outscored Detroit 20-19 in the last quarter -- it was the 5th time in 5 games they held their opponents under 20 in the 4th.

Jordan and Thomas both had a chance to seal the win at the end, but they missed and the game went into overtime.

With seconds left, Jordan drove to the basket for a layup and got fouled. He made both freethrows to give Chicago a one-point lead. Joe Dumars hit a jumpshot at the other end and the Bulls called their last timeout.

With four seconds left in overtime, Jordan got the ball, dribbled hard to his right, left Dumars and Polynice behind in the dust and hit a long three for the win. Bulls 98 - Pistons 96.

All game long the Pistons' backcourt gave Chicago real trouble -- 54 points by Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars. Isiah was 12-for-28 from the field for 32 points and 8 assists.

Scottie Pippen had a triple double with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, already his second in the early 92/93 season, but he didn't score in the 4th quarter and overtime, shooting 7-for-23 from the field.

Horace Grant didn't score at all, but he collected some key rebounds and held Mark Aguirre, Detroit's leading scorer, to only six points.

Michael Jordan played with a bad back, wasn't able to drive to the hoop and had to rely on his mid-range game.
Despite his injury, Jordan went 13-for-24 from the field along with 10 rebounds and 4 assists in 52 minutes.

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[KenaiAndrews]

You have to credit the Bulls for finally beating the Pistons. The Pistons were the last great 80s team and their run was done in '91. The damage was done however. They beat the Bulls 3 out of 4 times in the playoffs. Jordan's playoff record in the 80s is not very impressive.

[kOrOne79]

Jordan had a shitty team when he started his career with the Bulls, what do you expect? That he beats the Celtics, one of the greatest teams ever assembled, in 1986 (first round) and 1987 (again, first round) ? In 1988 they faced a great Pistons team with rookie Pippen and rookie Grant (again in the first round).

[kOrOne79]

In 1989 they beat the Cavs, who were the overwhelming favourites (5-0 vs Bulls in the regular season) and then New York in the 2nd round. The Pistons were simply tougher and more experienced. No shame in losing to the soon-to-be world champions in my opinion.

[sam78loomis]

Ha! Take that and eat shit, Pistons.

[stillmatic16]

Isiah handles is crazy

[badboybob1074]

Oh yeah, and FUCK OFF LAIMBEER!!!!

[badboybob1074]

Shows how much of an idiot douchebag fuckwad Isaiah Thomas when he's getting booed in his own hometown.

[elecbass100]

wow excellent shake off MJ did Lol!

[muvngruv]

announcer: "let's take a look at that shii....HA! with the clock.."

u know the even the commentators are amazed when they almost forget they are broadcasting worldwide and almost cuss. nice save! haha tried to make it sound like "shot" there hahaha

[DiamondBurks]

Back in the day the would run fast to get to the other side of the court

[LifeFirst]

I miss Wayne Larivee

[stallionplaya52]

These older announcers are so much better than the one's today.

[servantofallah73]

@jimmychuang Well,guess they just didn't want him in there but he should have been

[jimmychuang]

@servantofallah73 I remember Magic said they didn't want he in. I think it is in Magic's book.