Michael Jordan 1990: 45 pts vs Celtics (72.4 fg%)

This is the 81st game of the 1989-1990 season. In just 35 minutes of play, Jordan managed to score 45 points against the Bird-less Celtics while shooting a blistering 72.4% from the field. Rick Barry wondered aloud just how many points Jordan would have scored had he played more minutes. The way he was shooting, it could have easily been a 50 point game had he played even 5 more minutes. In fact, I think he could have gone for 60 had he played the full 48. He just couldn't miss.

The Celtics still managed to win, but the game was meaningless as far as playoff implications were concerned.

Still, Jordan's performance was spectacular even by his standards. 45 points was hardly noteworthy for Jordan during his prime - it was the norm rather than the exception; however, the ridiculous fg% was something special, even for someone who averaged an efficient 33.6 ppg on 52.6% shooting for the year.

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[waihong001]

damn... he couldn't stopped. damn damn damn he is god of ball.

[vidaa82]

my goodness he just made the game look so easy. other people would have to use a bunch of energy to score 45 but mike could do it in his sleep.

[wilzusuki]

AIR JORDAN STOP FLYNG AFTER 1989

[KattieGenejb262]

soso einzige deutsche hier

[FavreianVengeance]

@Xorand89 The Celts were 26-5 in the regular season in 91 when Bird and McHale both played a year later. And this is the 89-90 season. The Bulls lost to the Pistons again that year asshole. So take your LOL and shove it up your ass.

[Xorand89]

@FavreianVengeance

LOL Celtics won by only 4 points in a regular season game. Big deal. Detroit Pistons easily beat the Celtics in the playoffs, and then the Bulls destroyed the Pistons on their way to the finals.

[KHayes666]

Every time I see Jordan's "X many points against the Celtics" vids on youtube they usually all end the same....Celtics win.

[MegaPhonebooth]

@TheAesirsFinest shut up, It was just an observation dude.

[RAV52]

@Mraloneandsad Thank you for that revelation, Phil Jackson. You deserve a Head Coaching position in the NBA for that gem of wisdom.

[Mraloneandsad]

@RAV52 you cant have a guy that averages 35-38 a game wins championships.other guys have to be involved

[TheAesirsFinest]

@MegaPhonebooth

Is that all you took away from one of the most efficient high scoring games of all time? A travel that would never be called since he changed pivot feet a millisecond before he started dribbling?

[MegaPhonebooth]

1:27 that's a sneaky travel jordan