Prime Michael Jordan! 27 Points 4th Quarter!! 39 Points 2nd Half!! CLUTCH!!! GOAT!!!

"Michael Jordan is taking over the game!" Time and time again, Jordan imposed his will on the opposition, as well as the NBA history books!

The Chicago Bulls & Milwaukee Bucks had so many epic games during Michael Jordan's career, but this game in particular is one Jordan fans will never forget. Every single time the Bulls made a run, in this contest, the Bucks made a larger run. Terry Cummings, Jack Sikma, and Larry Krystkowiak all had monster games. Jack Sikma showed that 7 footers could shoot 3's in the 80's, Terry Cummings put together his typical masterpiece second half, Larry Krystkowiak dominated Horace Grant physically on the boards, and Paul Pressey (the original Point Forward) had a nice game with his passing as well. This was some tough competition!

The Bucks were poised to defeat the Chicago Bulls on their home court at the old barn, Chicago Stadium. But Michael Jordan had different plans.

Not one to quit, Michael Jordan unleashed a furious clutch comeback, and was relentless with his attack off the dribble. Michael Jordan would fuel the comeback with a balanced attack of playmaking and scoring. This is prime Michael Jordan. You can't stop him, you can only hope to defeat his teammates.

Michael Jordan responded with a 27 point 4th quarter. That's right, Jordan scored 27 points, in the 4th quarter... while attempting to keep his teammates involved. This was on the heels of 12 points in the 3rd quarter, giving Michael Jordan a 39 point second half.

Here's how Michael "Air" Jordan's clutch comeback scoring broke down:
39 points - In the 2nd half
27 points - In the 4th quarter
25 points - In the final 9 minutes 16 seconds
15 points - In the final 3 minutes 14 seconds
11 points - In the final 110 seconds
9 points - In the final 64 seconds
7 points - In the final 51 seconds

And, also of note, Michael Jordan shot his free throws about 2 feet beyond the free throw line, at about 17 feet away, throughout the game. Jordan went to longer free throws, as a practice, a few times throughout his career.

Ladies & gentlemen, prime Michael Jordan! Only one!

(1988-89 Season)

TIMESTAMPS:
1:09 - Game begins
1:12 - Jack Sikma jumper
1:21 - Larry Krystkowiak jumper
1:46 - Jay Humphries jumper
2:25 - Larry Krystkowiak jumper
3:14 - Michael Jordan dunk
3:23 - Horace Grant dunks on Larry Krystkowiak
3:58 - Bill Cartright KO elbow on Fred Roberts (leaves a divot on his face)
4:56 - Fred Roberts carted off on stretcher
6:22 - Jay Humphries driving layup
8:02 - Scottie Pippen dunks on Paul Mokeski
8:10 - Jay Humphries rainbow fadeaway jumper
8:18 - Jay Humphries jumper
8:37 - Horace Grant jumper
9:17 - Terry Cummings jumper
9:21 - Michael Jordan layup
9:39 - Larry Krystkowiak dunk
10:41 - Michael Jordan 1 v 4 bank shot
11:02 - Michael Jordan jumper
11:17 - Jack Sikma jumper
11:29 - Jack Sikma fadeaway jumper
11:45 - Jack Sikma 3 point jumper
12:24 - Jack Sikma 3 point jumper
13:33 - Horace Grant inside bucket
13:43 - Larry Krystkowiak driving layup
14:23 - Tony Brown driving layup
16:05 - Terry Cummings jumper
16:18 - Horace Grant inside bucket
16:26 - Scottie Pippen dunk
16:39 - Michael Jordan's long free throws (he did this all game long)
17:04 - Michael Jordan dunk
17:26 - Scottie Pippen dunk
17:47 - Larry Krystkowiak jumper
18:10 - Paul Pressey jumper
18:17 - Scottie Pippen layup
18:27 - Mark Davis jumper
18:33 - Terry Cummings jumper
19:43 - Terry Cummings nasty left handed dunk
19:52 - Tony Brown jumper
20:12 - Horace Grant jumper
20:18 - Terry Cummings inside bucket
20:30 - Michael Jordan driving layup
20:56 - Michael Jordan driving layup
21:55 - Terry Cummings post up fadeaway jumper
23:08 - Scottie Pippen driving layup
23:15 - Paul Pressey NBA's original point forward with a pass
23:15 - Larry Krystkowiak inside bucket and 1
24:12 - Terry Cummings post bucket
24:44 - 4th quarter begins
25:09 - Tony Brown jumper
25:28 - Michael Jordan jumper
26:00 - Michael Jordan free throws
26:35 - Michael Jordan driving acrobatic layup
27:40 - Terry Cummings driving layup
27:52 - Michael Jordan bank shot
28:09 - Terry Cummings reverse layup
28:35 - Michael Jordan free throws
29:10 - Jack Sikma 3 point jumper
29:28 - Horace Grant inside bucket
29:38 - Horace Grant inside bucket
30:53 - Terry Cummings jumper
31:31 - Michael Jordan free throws
32:20 - Jack Sikma driving layup
33:42 - Michael Jordan free throws
34:07 - Larry Krystkowiak inside bucket
34:15 - Michael Jordan clutch jumper
36:12 - Michael Jordan clutch bank shot
36:30 - Jack Sikma clutch 3 point jumper
37:17 - Michael Jordan driving layup
37:33 - Paul Pressey clutch driving reverse layup and 1
38:02 - Michael Jordan clutch 3 point jumper
38:38 - Michael Jordan driving layup
39:50 - Scottie Pippen driving layup
40:37 - Michael Jordan game winner (GOAT!!!)
41:22 - Replay of Michael Jordan game winner