Bulls vs Blazers: Finals Rematch 1992-93 (MJ famous dunk)

On Nov 28, 1992 - Michael Jordan injured his foot at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks. The Bulls get blown out by 40!!

He misses the next game against the Celtics. The Bulls lose again.

The Boston Globe reports that Michael has a torn tendon in the arch of his left foot and that it is a major injury. A similar injury kept him out for almost the whole of his sophomore season.

Now it's Dec 4, 1992. Portland Trailblazers enter Chicago Stadium looking to avenge last year's NBA Finals defeat.

Michael surprises everyone by showing up to practice. But is he ready to play?

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[dv122]

doug collins is annoying. he couldnt admit he was wrong on the last play when he thought it was goaltending. after seeing the replay he stills says its goaltending. doug collins acts like he knows everything but he was a shitty coach and a shitty commentator. the last play wasnt goaltending the ball was still going up. you fucking idiot doug collins

[baldheadkid]

You know what? I thought the same. I actually really like Doug Collins but this time it was a little annoying cos he was trying to be too cute... I think he was maybe sick of giving Michael compliments the whole game!!

[RealFan357]

Ahhh..the Golden Era..

Rod Strickland was INCREDIBLE off the dribble. People forget how GOOD he was. He was just never able to be on a team that featured him as the "focal point" of the offense..

1993 was also the year MJ's game started to shift from being the "High Wire" act, to the more post up & jump shooter, with an "occasional" drive to the rim for a smash..

[chitownmo]

No. Jordan did come before Kobe but rarely took that type of shot. Not how he plays. Kobe takes shots like that consistently needed or not. Jordan rarely settled for anything the defense gave him.

[RAV52]

I think pain made Jordan focus more and that always spelled death for his opponents.

[pabarrie23]

No goal tend. Seriously, for a moment forget the players, forget the hoop, focus on the physics. The ball is clearly STILL approachin the peak of its arc, it is NOT on its descent. Good call. Was a travel earlier tho ;) And Im a huge Jordan fan. Keepin it basic and nurturing the roots. Respects.

[jxn23]

People are crazy who say MJ only developed the turn around fade away after his come back in 95-98. This game is a clinic on turn around fade aways.

[spitnificent]

Doug Collins knows the game but he needs to shut up sometimes. That last play was a clean block that MJ caught on the way up.

[chaveznieves]

jordan is like...the only player who gets better when he's hurt

[chaveznieves]

i love that commentator. he knows every play before its gonna happen. morgan spots up for three. "oh he can do that" swish. mj gets it in the post. "now he'll jump right over you" jumps over him scores. mj posts again "see he'll jump right over you" does it again. "i think michael's getting ready for an explosion" then the rest of the video

[sarnow76]

I was a huge Portland fan at this time and I always thought this was a really good team. I can't figure out why they didn't go deep into the '93 playoffs.

[thebadpinoy]

4:40 = MJ ninja's the ball

[liweiwu007]

looks like the blazers made some additions that year after their loss to the bulls in the finals a year ago