Bulls vs. Knicks 1988-89. Jordan 37pts/9rbs
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December 29, 1988 Bulls
December 29, 1988
Bulls and Knicks also met in the playoffs later in the season and this game was kind of a warmup for that series.
Prior to this game (25 games), Jordan was averaging 35.4 points on an absurd 55.2% shooting. He comes out very aggresive for this game, has 4 dunks, one alleyoop, and numerous great drives and layups.
The game is also important because it's Pippen's only the second start in his Bulls career. With the help of some good fortune he manages to make the game-winning shot at the buzzer.
There were some minor video problems at the end of the game, but the replay for Pippen's shot was fine. (no Jordan basket or move is missed).
Post game notes & quotes:
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BULLS 108 KNICKS 106
Scottie Pippen's basket at the buzzer gave the Bulls a 108-106 victory over the New York Knicks last night in Chicago.
Jordan, who finished with 37 points, provided the oppportunity for Pippen to play hero when his layup with 44 seconds left tied the score at 106-106. Patrick Ewing, who gave the Knicks the lead 15 seconds earlier on a 3-point play, tried to put his team ahead again before Jordan's basket but missed an off-balance shot. Neither Charles Oakley nor Grant could control the rebound. The Bulls gained possession when the ball went out of bounds off Oakley.
Jordan had the first chance at the winner, driving through a defensive maze of Knicks for a twisting bank shot that rimmed out into Grant's hands.
"I got the ball and found (Patrick) Ewing right upon me," Grant said. "He bothered my shot and I got it up off balance. It bounced off the rim right toward Scottie."
''It was a sweet shot,'' said Pippen, who also had six rebounds. ''I was looking at the clock when Horace took the shot. There were two seconds left and I knew the ball was going to come out high."
"This is probably the most exciting winning shot I've ever made because this was a great, great game from start to finish. This game meant so much to us. And the shot I made was a dream shot, almost a once-in-a-lifetime shot."
Jordan was as relieved as anybody. The fate of the game did not rest totally upon his shoulders for a change.
The victory snapped the Bulls' two-game losing streak and left their record at 14-12. The Knicks are 18-9 and remain atop the Atlantic Division.
"This was justice served because the Knicks beat us at the buzzer just like this two years ago," Jordan said.
Rick Pitino was not around to see the Knicks suffer their second 2-point loss in three nights and fall to 6-8 on the road. With 7 minutes 56 seconds remaining, the Knicks' coach was ejected from the game by Ted Bernhardt, one of the 18 new officials hired when the league went to 3 referees this season. Bernhardt charged Pitino with two technical fouls about 10 seconds apart.
Craig Hodges converted the two foul shots to put the Bulls ahead, 94-92. Stu Jackson, Pitino's chief assistant, took over the team.
''The first technical foul was well deserved,'' admitted Pitino. ''The second wasn't. It was the ref's first year and it was a rookie mistake on his part.''
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Bulls and Knicks also met in the playoffs later in the season and this game was kind of a warmup for that series.
Prior to this game (25 games), Jordan was averaging 35.4 points on an absurd 55.2% shooting. He comes out very aggresive for this game, has 4 dunks, one alleyoop, and numerous great drives and layups.
The game is also important because it's Pippen's only the second start in his Bulls career. With the help of some good fortune he manages to make the game-winning shot at the buzzer.
There were some minor video problems at the end of the game, but the replay for Pippen's shot was fine. (no Jordan basket or move is missed).
Post game notes & quotes:
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BULLS 108 KNICKS 106
Scottie Pippen's basket at the buzzer gave the Bulls a 108-106 victory over the New York Knicks last night in Chicago.
Jordan, who finished with 37 points, provided the oppportunity for Pippen to play hero when his layup with 44 seconds left tied the score at 106-106. Patrick Ewing, who gave the Knicks the lead 15 seconds earlier on a 3-point play, tried to put his team ahead again before Jordan's basket but missed an off-balance shot. Neither Charles Oakley nor Grant could control the rebound. The Bulls gained possession when the ball went out of bounds off Oakley.
Jordan had the first chance at the winner, driving through a defensive maze of Knicks for a twisting bank shot that rimmed out into Grant's hands.
"I got the ball and found (Patrick) Ewing right upon me," Grant said. "He bothered my shot and I got it up off balance. It bounced off the rim right toward Scottie."
''It was a sweet shot,'' said Pippen, who also had six rebounds. ''I was looking at the clock when Horace took the shot. There were two seconds left and I knew the ball was going to come out high."
"This is probably the most exciting winning shot I've ever made because this was a great, great game from start to finish. This game meant so much to us. And the shot I made was a dream shot, almost a once-in-a-lifetime shot."
Jordan was as relieved as anybody. The fate of the game did not rest totally upon his shoulders for a change.
The victory snapped the Bulls' two-game losing streak and left their record at 14-12. The Knicks are 18-9 and remain atop the Atlantic Division.
"This was justice served because the Knicks beat us at the buzzer just like this two years ago," Jordan said.
Rick Pitino was not around to see the Knicks suffer their second 2-point loss in three nights and fall to 6-8 on the road. With 7 minutes 56 seconds remaining, the Knicks' coach was ejected from the game by Ted Bernhardt, one of the 18 new officials hired when the league went to 3 referees this season. Bernhardt charged Pitino with two technical fouls about 10 seconds apart.
Craig Hodges converted the two foul shots to put the Bulls ahead, 94-92. Stu Jackson, Pitino's chief assistant, took over the team.
''The first technical foul was well deserved,'' admitted Pitino. ''The second wasn't. It was the ref's first year and it was a rookie mistake on his part.''
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For other Jordan games, check below.
hoopsencyclopedia
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