Michael Jordan 1992: 54 Vs. LA, and 1986: 45 Vs. Jazz

These games have MJ performing brilliantly. They are mostly forgotten because both occurred early in the season. The Bulls narrowly lost both games but MJ's tremendous performances sent them to the wire. These were the games where Chicago played poorly and MJ picked up the slack.
The Jazz game shows a very young MJ who basically went to his driving game to score a spectacular 45 since his jumper wasn't dropping after the 1st quarter. Also, human sequoia and shot-blocking machine, 7-4 Mark Eaton was in the paint which meant MJ was up for the challenge. MJ was the only player in history who could put up 50 even on an off night. It should be noted that 1986 was the tallest NBA year ever. It's not a coincidence that MJ also averaged 37.1 that year since the 80s were ruled by great centers and MJ wanted none of that.

(Box Scores for the games:)
11-20-1992

47 minutes
21-39 FG
1-2 3P
11-14 FT
13 rebounds
7 assists
1 steal
3 blocks
4 fouls
54 points

L 118-120

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12-3-1986

40 minutes
17-33 FG
0-2 3P
11-13 FT
3 rebounds
3 assists
6 steals
1 block
3 fouls
45 points

L 94-99

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[mnkhan2020]

WTF are you smoking. Kobe is a better shooter??? For God sake man, Kobe for a single season hasn't shot over 45% & he is 30 now. MJ for career shot 50%. No comparion. MJ owns Kobe any given day & any given time in shot selection & overall scoring.

[jimmychuang]

Kobe has too many 3pts attempts, it seems like if he has no way to make a close shot, he choose 3 pts. And many long range shots he tries to make, those all low down his FG%.

MJ is much smarter player, he pass then fake defender, and try to find a open or easy shot.

And MJ is much better in low post, his low post skill is unbeatable.

By the way young MJ was too fast and his hang time was too long, so he could do so many incredible shots whithout low down FG%.

[binosho]

thanks a lot for this awesome video

[tasfeb24]

What a Move at 4:14

[RAV52]

He was the PERFECT STORM of mental and physical strength, stamina, speed and endurance. He flew higher than anyone before or since and he remains the undisputed heavyweight champion of basketball.

[westy44cal]

There is Jordan..then all the other guys....

[AuthenticBlaze]

Man, I never realized how sloppy LA's Defense was! Look at the video and just study the defense on LA's part. It seems like everytime Jordan had the ball, the defense would try to guard their man or their opponent and they would be forced to change to zone! Everytime Jordan drove the ball in there were at least 3 or 4 defenders at the post, and everytime he took a shot they just backed off of him? That's just sloppy defense and they were punished by the king!

[latinoheatwhoa]

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[SwaggerLikeUz]

Whos tha Skinny kid in the "Red Jersey' oh thats just the Best Player of all-time Michael Jordan' ...!!!

[maykpo]

Song name?

[uberathlete]

@chiladin I would have to disagree. To me MJ is a better post up player, better midrange shooter, and most importantly moves better without the ball. The two things that really separate MJ from Kobe offensively (aside from the efficiency), is MJ's proficiency in the post and in moving without the ball. And I also disagree that Kobe is more smooth. Kenny Smith makes it very clear that he thinks that MJ is the most fundamentally sound player he's ever seen.