Michael Jordan 1997: 50pts Vs. Miami Heat

In just the 4th game of the 1997 season, MJ turned it up on his old rival. The peaking Heat went huge that year with 61 wins. But, the Bulls were the champs coming off their record 72 win season and besides, MJ never let his guard down when Pat Riley was in town. Phil Jackson always clashed with Riley as the two were considered the best coaches so MJ had to back up you know who. MJ also loved to play against Alonzo. Riley would always say, the difference wasn't the coaching, but #23. "Screw zen and all that, you have 23 and I don't."

Shooting 55% in this 50 pt game (modest by MJ's standards since he averaged 60.4% in his 39 games going 50+ in his career), the game was in absolute control by MJ's mastery. The heat had no answer for his touches and shot creation. Hitting in-your-face fadeaways left and right, MJ, at age 33, looked like he hadn't left from the first 3-peat. He also reminded us that the greatest player ever was also the greatest ever at making circus shots. But then again, did anyone forget in the first place?

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[pabloescobar4183]

greatest player to ever touch a basketball!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[streetmarine]

this bull would destroy the new miami

[oneandonlylastson]

I totally agree with you on that

[iluvrei]

who the hell disliked this?haha

well it pains for others to see just how good was mj!!

[2380chriso]

the best 5 starting line up

[10topowerof8]

@Mr52hunnid Good call, no offense to jerry west but I'm sure he will understand

[Mr52hunnid]

They need to hurry up and make him the logo

[esimonjr87]

how could you dislike this video? lol dood was simply amazing.

[drewbear1096]

WOW! this is NBA ON TBS SuperStation Broadcast of Turner Sports and this is just llike NBA Live 97 for the Original PlayStaiton from October 31st 1996 and this Match Up is Between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls at the Miami Arena in Miami Florida Home of the Florida Panthers From NHL From 1993-1998 and Home of the Miami Heat From NBA from 1988-1999 and drewbear1096 wanted the Chicago Bulls to Win this roundup by drewbear1096. LET'S DO THE ALLEY OOP MICHAEL JORDAN FOR THIS TONIGHTS Match.

[rhcp4565]

just a pure athlete....its amazing to watch

[kuriaki71]

Thee greatest player MJ and the greatest team DA BULLS