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This page details statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to Michael Jordan.

College statistics

The three-point line did not exist during Michael Jordan's freshman and junior seasons in North Carolina in the NCAA. During his sophomore season, the three-point line was tested within ACC play. Many other conferences also tested with the line during this season, but again, only within their respective conference competition.

Averages

Year Team GP GS MIN FG% 3P% FT% REB AST STL BLK PTS
1981–82 North Carolina 34 32 31.7 .534 .722 4.4 1.8 1.2 .2 13.5
1982–83 North Carolina 36 36 30.9 .535 .447 .737 5.5 1.6 2.2 .8 20.0
1983–84 North Carolina 31 30 29.5 .551 .779 5.3 2.1 1.6 1.1 19.6
Career 101 98 30.8 .540 .447 .748 5.0 1.8 1.7 .7 17.7

Totals

Year Team GP MIN FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA REB AST TOV STL BLK PF PTS
1981–82 North Carolina 34 1079 191 358 78 108 149 61 57 41 8 91 460
1982–83 North Carolina 36 1113 282 527 34 76 123 167 197 56 76 78 28 110 721
1983–84 North Carolina 31 915 247 448 113 145 163 64 67 50 35 70 607
Career 101 3,107 720 1,333 34 76 314 420 509 181 200 169 71 271 1,788

NBA career statistics

Denotes seasons in which Jordan won an NBA championship
Led the league
Bold Denotes career highs
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  W-L  Games won-Games lost  MIN  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage  OFF  Offensive rebounds per game
 DEF  Defensive rebounds per game  REB  Total rebounds per game  AST  Assists per game  STL  Steals per game
 BLK  Blocks per game  TOV  Turnovers per game  PF  Personal fouls per game  PTS  Points per game

Averages

Season Age Team GP GS MIN FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF REB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
1984–85 21–22 Chicago 82 82 38.3 .515 .173 .845 2.0 4.5 6.5 5.9 2.39 .84 3.55 3.5 28.2
1985–86 22–23 Chicago 18 7 25.1 .457 .167 .840 1.3 2.3 3.6 2.9 2.06 1.17 2.50 2.6 22.7
1986–87 23–24 Chicago 82 82 40.0 .482 .182 .857 2.0 3.2 5.2 4.6 2.88 1.52 3.32 2.9 37.1
1987–88 24–25 Chicago 82 82 40.4 .535 .132 .841 1.7 3.8 5.5 5.9 3.16 1.60 3.07 3.3 35.0
1988–89 25–26 Chicago 81 81 40.2 .538 .276 .850 1.8 6.2 8.0 8.0 2.89 .80 3.58 3.0 32.5
1989–90 26–27 Chicago 82 82 39.0 .526 .376 .848 1.7 5.1 6.9 6.3 2.77 .66 3.01 2.9 33.6
1990–91† 27–28 Chicago 82 82 37.0 .539 .312 .851 1.4 4.6 6.0 5.5 2.72 1.01 2.46 2.8 31.5
1991–92† 28–29 Chicago 80 80 38.8 .519 .270 .832 1.1 5.3 6.4 6.1 2.28 .94 2.50 2.5 30.1
1992–93† 29–30 Chicago 78 78 39.3 .495 .352 .837 1.7 5.0 6.7 5.5 2.83 .78 2.65 2.4 32.6
1994–95 32 Chicago 17 17 39.3 .411 .500 .801 1.5 5.4 6.9 5.3 1.76 .76 2.06 2.8 26.9
1995–96† 32–33 Chicago 82 82 37.7 .495 .427 .834 1.8 4.8 6.6 4.3 2.20 .51 2.40 2.4 30.4
1996–97† 33–34 Chicago 82 82 37.9 .486 .374 .833 1.4 4.5 5.9 4.3 1.71 .54 2.02 1.9 29.6
1997–98† 34–35 Chicago 82 82 38.8 .465 .238 .784 1.6 4.2 5.8 3.5 1.72 .55 2.26 1.8 28.7
2001–02 38–39 Washington 60 53 34.9 .416 .189 .790 .8 4.8 5.7 5.2 1.42 .43 2.70 2.0 22.9
2002–03 39–40 Washington 82 67 37.0 .445 .291 .821 .9 5.2 6.1 3.8 1.50 .48 2.11 2.1 20.0
Career 1,072 1,039 38.3 .497 .327 .835 1.6 4.7 6.3 5.3 2.35 .82 2.73 2.6 30.1
First retirement 667 656 38.7 .516 .301 .846 1.7 4.6 6.3 5.9 2.72 1.03 3.00 2.9 32.3
Second retirement 930 919 38.6 .505 .332 .838 1.7 4.6 6.3 5.4 2.48 .89 2.78 2.7 31.5
Playoffs 179 179 41.8 .487 .332 .828 1.7 4.7 6.4 5.7 2.10 .88 3.05 3.0 33.4
All-Star 13 13 29.4 .472 .273 .750 1.7 3.0 4.7 4.2 2.85 .46 3.23 2.4 20.2

Totals

Season Team GP GS W-L MIN FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA OFF DEF REB AST STL BLK TOV PF PTS
1984–85 Chicago 82 82 38–44 3,144 837 1,625 9 52 630 746 167 367 534 481 196 69 291 285 2,313
1985–86 Chicago 18 7 9–9 451 150 328 3 18 105 125 23 41 64 53 37 21 45 46 408
1986–87 Chicago 82 82 40–42 3,281 1,098 2,279 12 66 833 972 166 264 430 377 236 125 272 237 3,041
1987–88 Chicago 82 82 50–32 3,311 1,069 1,998 7 53 723 860 139 310 449 485 259 131 252 270 2,868
1988–89 Chicago 81 81 47–34 3,255 966 1,795 27 98 674 793 149 503 652 650 234 65 290 247 2,633
1989–90 Chicago 82 82 55–27 3,197 1,034 1,964 92 245 593 699 143 422 565 519 227 54 247 241 2,753
1990–91† Chicago 82 82 61–21 3,034 990 1,837 29 93 571 671 118 374 492 453 223 83 202 229 2,580
1991–92† Chicago 80 80 67–13 3,102 943 1,818 27 100 491 590 91 420 511 489 182 75 200 201 2,404
1992–93† Chicago 78 78 56–22 3,067 992 2,003 81 230 476 569 135 387 522 428 221 61 207 188 2,541
1994–95 Chicago 17 17 13–4 668 166 404 16 32 109 136 25 92 117 90 30 13 35 47 457
1995–96† Chicago 82 82 72–10 3,090 916 1,850 111 260 548 657 148 395 543 352 180 42 197 195 2,491
1996–97† Chicago 82 82 69–13 3,106 920 1,892 111 297 480 576 113 369 482 352 140 44 166 156 2,431
1997–98† Chicago 82 82 62–20 3,181 881 1,893 30 126 565 721 130 345 475 283 141 45 185 151 2,357
2001–02 Washington 60 53 30–30 2,093 551 1,324 10 53 263 333 50 289 339 310 85 26 162 119 1,375
2002–03 Washington 82 67 37–45 3,031 679 1,527 16 55 266 324 71 426 497 311 123 39 173 171 1,640
Career 1,072 1,039 706–366 41,011 12,192 24,537 581 1,778 7,327 8,772 1,668 5,004 6,672 5,633 2,514 893 2,924 2,783 32,292
First retirement 667 656 423–244 25,842 8,079 15,647 287 955 5,096 6,025 1,131 3,088 4,219 3,935 1,815 684 2,006 1,944 21,541
Second retirement 930 919 639–291 35,887 10,962 21,686 555 1,670 6,798 8,115 1,547 4,289 5,836 5,012 2,306 828 2,589 2,493 29,277
Playoffs 179 179 119–60 7,474 2,188 4,497 148 446 1,463 1,766 305 847 1,152 1,022 376 158 546 541 5,987
All-Star 13 13 6–7 382 110 233 3 11 39 52 22 39 61 54 37 6 42 31 262

Source: basketball-reference.com and nba.com

Playoffs

Round Opponent Games MIN FG% FT% REB AST STL BLK PTS
1985 First Round Milwaukee Bucks 4 42.8 .436 .828 5.8 8.5 2.8 1.0 29.3
1986 First Round Boston Celtics 3 45.0 .505 .872 6.3 5.7 2.3 1.3 43.7
1987 First Round Boston Celtics 3 42.7 .417 .897 7.0 6.0 2.0 2.3 35.7
1988 First Round Cleveland Cavaliers 5 43.4 .559 .918 5.4 4.8 2.8 1.6 45.2
1988 Conference Semifinals Detroit Pistons 5 42.0 .491 .789 8.8 4.6 2.0 .6 27.4
1989 First Round Cleveland Cavaliers 5 42.0 .518 .821 5.8 8.2 3.0 .4 39.8
1989 Conference Semifinals New York Knicks 6 41.5 .550 .819 9.5 8.3 2.5 1.3 35.7
1989 Conference Finals Detroit Pistons 6 43.2 .460 .759 5.5 6.5 2.0 .5 29.7
1990 First Round Milwaukee Bucks 4 41.5 .539 .766 8.0 7.0 2.5 1.0 36.8
1990 Conference Semifinals Philadelphia 76ers 5 42.4 .548 .850 6.6 7.4 4.0 1.2 43.0
1990 Conference Finals Detroit Pistons 7 42.3 .467 .875 7.1 6.3 2.1 .6 32.1
1991 First Round New York Knicks 3 37.7 .525 .957 4.7 6.0 2.7 .7 29.0
1991 Conference Semifinals Philadelphia 76ers 5 39.2 .489 .795 8.0 7.8 1.8 1.4 33.4
1991 Conference Finals Detroit Pistons 4 40.0 .535 .833 5.3 7.0 2.3 1.8 29.8
1991 NBA Finals Los Angeles Lakers 5 44.0 .558 .848 6.6 11.4 2.8 1.4 31.2
1992 First Round Miami Heat 3 39.7 .609 .906 9.7 6.7 3.0 1.0 45.0
1992 Conference Semifinals New York Knicks 7 43.1 .477 .823 5.7 4.3 1.4 1.1 31.3
1992 Conference Finals Cleveland Cavaliers 6 40.8 .440 .911 6.5 6.3 2.5 .5 31.7
1992 NBA Finals Portland Trail Blazers 6 42.3 .526 .891 4.8 6.5 1.7 .3 35.8
1993 First Round Atlanta Hawks 3 35.7 .526 .882 6.7 4.3 1.7 1.7 34.3
1993 Conference Semifinals Cleveland Cavaliers 4 38.3 .490 .800 5.0 5.3 2.3 .5 31.0
1993 Conference Finals New York Knicks 6 41.5 .400 .868 6.2 7.0 2.5 1.0 32.2
1993 NBA Finals Phoenix Suns 6 45.7 .508 .694 8.5 6.3 1.7 .7 41.0
1995 First Round Charlotte Hornets 4 41.5 .495 .833 6.5 5.8 2.0 .8 32.3
1995 Conference Semifinals Orlando Magic 6 42.3 .477 .796 6.5 3.7 2.5 1.8 31.0
1996 First Round Miami Heat 3 34.3 .516 .778 3.7 2.7 1.7 .3 30.0
1996 Conference Semifinals New York Knicks 5 43.0 .442 .878 4.8 4.4 1.8 .2 36.0
1996 Conference Finals Orlando Magic 4 40.8 .520 .750 5.5 4.8 2.3 .8 29.5
1996 NBA Finals Seattle SuperSonics 6 42.0 .415 .836 5.3 4.2 1.7 .2 27.3
1997 First Round Washington Bullets 3 43.0 .571 1.000 5.7 5.3 1.3 .3 37.3
1997 Conference Semifinals Atlanta Hawks 5 42.0 .454 .821 10.2 5.2 2.0 1.4 26.6
1997 Conference Finals Miami Heat 5 41.8 .387 .860 8.0 2.6 1.8 .8 30.2
1997 NBA Finals Utah Jazz 6 42.7 .456 .764 7.0 6.0 1.2 .8 32.3
1998 First Round New Jersey Nets 3 43.3 .529 .778 5.0 2.7 1.3 1.0 36.3
1998 Conference Semifinals Charlotte Hornets 5 41.0 .465 .853 5.6 4.6 1.0 .4 29.6
1998 Conference Finals Indiana Pacers 7 41.0 .467 .811 5.7 4.1 1.7 .4 31.7
1998 NBA Finals Utah Jazz 6 41.7 .427 .814 4.0 2.3 1.8 .7 33.5

Source: basketball-reference.com

Awards and accomplishments

NBA achievements

  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009
  • NBA champion: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998
  • NBA Most Valuable Player: 1987–88, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1995–96, 1997–98
  • 6× NBA Finals Most Valuable Player: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998
  • 10× Scoring leader: 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98
  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year: 1987–88
  • NBA Rookie of the Year: 1984–85
  • 14× NBA All-Star: 1985, 1986 (selected but injured), 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003
  • 3× NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player: 1988, 1996, 1998
  • 2× NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion: 1987, 1988
  • Runner-up in 1985
  • 3× Steals leader: 1987–88, 1989–90, 1992–93
  • 2× Minutes leader: 1987–88, 1988–89
  • 2× IBM Award winner: 1985, 1989
  • 11× All-NBA selection:
  • First Team: 1987–93, 1996–98
  • Second Team: 1985
  • 9× All-Defensive selection:
  • First Team: 1988–93, 1996–98
  • NBA All-Rookie selection:
  • First Team: 1985
  • The Sporting News Most Valuable Player: 1987–88, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98
  • The Sporting News Rookie of the Year: 1985
  • Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year: 1991
  • Ranked #1 by SLAM Magazine's Top 50 Players of All-time
  • Ranked #1 by ESPN SportsCentury's Top North American Athletes of the 20th Century
  • Selected in 1996 as one of the "50 Greatest Players in NBA History"
  • Selected in 1996 as member of two of the "Top 10 Teams in NBA History"
  • 1991–92 Chicago Bulls (67–15; .817)
  • 1995–96 Chicago Bulls (72–10; .878)

25 NBA Player of the Week 16 NBA Player of the Month

United States National Team

  • Olympic gold medals: 1984, 1992
  • Tournament of the Americas gold medal: 1992
  • Pan American Games gold medal: 1983
  • 3× USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year: 1983, 1984 (with Sam Perkins), 1992 (as a part of the 1992 Olympic Team)
  • FIBA Hall of Fame (Class of 2015)

College

  • NCAA National Championship – University of North Carolina: 1981–82
  • 3× Atlantic Coast Conference regular season champions: 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84 (undefeated)
  • 1982 ACC tournament champions
  • ACC Rookie of the Year: 1982
  • Naismith College Player of the Year: 1984
  • John R. Wooden Award: 1984
  • Adolph Rupp Trophy: 1984
  • USBWA College Player of the Year: 1984
  • AP College Basketball Player of the Year: 1984
  • ACC Athlete of the Year: 1984
  • ACC Men's Basketball Player of the Year: 1984
  • All-ACC First Team: 1983, 1984
  • All-ACC Tournament First Team: 1982
  • All-ACC Tournament Second Team: 1983, 1984
  • The Sporting News College Player of the Year: 1983, 1984
  • 2× Consensus First Team All-American: 1983, 1984
  • All-NCAA Tournament Team: 1982
  • NCAA Tournament East Regional Team: 1983

Achievements

Michael Jordan Achievements
Plaque chronicling Jordan's career achievements at the United Center.

Career: 1,264 games (1,072 regular season, 179 postseason, 13 All-Star)

  • Scored 0–1 points in 0 games
  • Scored 2–9 points in 15 games (13 regular season, 2 All-Star)
  • Scored 10+ points in 1,249 games (1,059 regular season, 179 postseason, 11 All-Star)
  • Scored 20+ points in 1,106 games (926 regular season, 173 postseason, 7 All-Star)
  • Scored 30+ points in 673 games [NBA record] (1st all time) (562 regular season, 109 postseason, 2 All-Star)
  • Scored 35+ points in 410 games [NBA record] (1st all time) (333 regular season, 75 postseason, 2 All-Star)
  • Scored 40+ points in 212 games (2nd all time) (173 regular season, 38 postseason, 1 All-Star)
  • Scored 50+ points in 39 games (2nd all time) (31 regular season, 8 postseason)
  • Scored 60+ points in 5 games (3rd all time) (4 regular season, 1 postseason)
  • Recorded 28 Game-winning shots (21 regular season, 7 postseason)
  • Recorded 31 Triple-doubles (28 regular season, 2 postseason, 1 All-Star) (13th all time tied)
  • Recorded 241 Double-doubles (201 regular season, 39 postseason, 1 All-Star)
  • 11-time regular season leader, total points (1985, '87–'93, '96–'98)
  • 10-time regular season leader, scoring average ('86–'93, '95–'98)
  • 3-time regular season leader, steals ('88, '90, '93)

University of North Carolina Tar Heels records

  • Most points scored by a sophomore: 721 (in 36 games; 1982–83)
  • During this season, Jordan set his UNC career high with 39 points against Georgia Tech on January 29, 1983. His previous career high was against Duke on January 22, 1983 (32 points).

NBA records and former records

Regular season

Scoring

Seasons leading the league in scoring: 10 (1986–87–1992–93, 1995–96–1997–98)

Consecutive seasons leading the league in scoring: 7 (1986–87–1992–93)

Seasons leading the league in total points: 11 (1984–85, 1986–87–1992–93, 1995–96–1997–98)

  • In his rookie year (1984–85), Jordan led the league in points scored, but was third in scoring average behind Bernard King and Larry Bird.

First scoring champion with at least 100 three-pointers 1995–96 – 1996–97

Highest scoring average, points per game, career: 30.12 (32,292/1,072)

Seasons averaging 30 or more points per game: 8 (1986–87–1992–93, 1995–96)

Games scoring 30 or more points, career: 562

Consecutive games scoring 10 or more points: 866, March 25, 1986 to December 26, 2001

  • 840 with the Chicago Bulls; 26 with the Washington Wizards
  • Jordan failed to score in double digits only once as a Bull (8 points in only 16 minutes of play on March 22, 1986 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers, his fifth game upon returning from a broken foot).
  • Broken by LeBron James in 2018

Consecutive points scored in a game: 23, vs. Atlanta Hawks, April 16, 1987

  • Occurred during the last 6:33 of second quarter (17 points) and first 2:12 of third quarter (6 points)
  • Broken since then by several players
  • Jordan scored 61 points and set or tied several league records in this game
  • Jordan also scored 18 consecutive points, all in the fourth quarter, vs. the New York Knicks on November 21, 1986

Seasons scoring 2,000 or more points: 11 (1984–85, 1986–87–1992–93, 1995–96–1997–98)

Oldest player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring: 35 years, 61 days (1997–98)

Oldest player in NBA history to score 50 points in a game: 38 years, 315 days (51 points, vs. New Orleans Hornets, December 29, 2001)

Oldest player in NBA history to score 40 points in a game: 40 years, 4 days (43 points, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 21, 2003)

  • Jordan is also the only player to score 40+ at age 40 or older.
  • In his final season, Jordan scored 40+ 3 times, 30+ 9 times and 20+ 42 times.

Fewest games played to reach 31,000 points: 1,011 games, achieved vs. Portland Trail Blazers, December 10, 2002

Fewest games played to reach 32,000 points: 1,059 games, achieved at Golden State Warriors, March 23, 2003

Outscoring the opposing starting five: Jordan outscored the entire opposing starting five 58–54, Chicago Bulls vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

  • Other players have accomplished this.

Field goals

Seasons leading the league in field goals made: 10 (1986–87–1992–93, 1995–96–1997–98)

Consecutive seasons leading the league in field goals made: 7 (1986–87–1992–93)

  • Also holds second (see below)

Seasons leading the league in field goal attempts: 9 (1986–87–1987–88, 1989–90–1992–93, 1995–96–1997–98)

Free throws

Free throws made, half: 20, second half, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992 (since tied by Devin Booker)

  • Also holds third (see below)

Free throws made, quarter: 14, twice

14, fourth quarter, at Utah Jazz, November 15, 1989
14, fourth quarter, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992
  • Broken by Vince Carter on December 23, 2005
  • Jordan also made 13 free throws in the second quarter of his last regular season game as a Bull, vs. the New York Knicks on April 18, 1998.

Free throw attempts, half: 23, second half, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Free throw attempts, quarter: 16, fourth quarter, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Consecutive free throws made in a game: 19, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

Steals

Seasons leading the league in steals: 3 (1987–88, 1989–90, 1992–93)

Steals, half: 8, first half, at Boston Celtics, November 9, 1988

Games with 8 or more steals, career: 11

Personal fouls

Personal fouls, quarter: 6, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, January 31, 1989

Playoffs

Scoring

Points, career: 5,987

Highest scoring average, points per game, career: 33.4 (5,987/179)

Games scoring 50 or more points, career: 8

Consecutive games scoring 50 or more points: 2, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, April 28, 1988 to May 1, 1988

  • Jordan is the only player in NBA history to record back-to-back 50-point games in the playoffs, scoring 50 and 55 in Games 1 and 2 against the Cavs.
  • He also scored 49 points on April 17, 1986 and 63 on April 20, 1986 in back-to-back games against the Boston Celtics.

Games scoring 45 or more points, career: 23

Games scoring 40 or more points, career: 38

Games scoring 30 or more points, career: 109

Games scoring 20 or more points, career: 173

  • Jordan failed to score 20 points only six times in 179 playoff games.

Consecutive games scoring 20 or more points: 60, June 2, 1989 to May 11, 1993

  • Also holds fourth (see below)

Consecutive games scoring 10 or more points: 179, April 19, 1985 to June 14, 1998

  • Jordan's entire playoff career

Consecutive points scored in a game: 17, during second half (from 73 to 90 points), at New York Knicks, June 2, 1993

Points, one postseason: 759 (1992)

Scoring 35 or more points in all games, any playoff series: Twice
5 games, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1988 First Round
5 games, vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 1990 Conference Semifinals

  • Joined by Jerry West (6 games, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Baltimore Bullets, 1965) and Bernard King (5 games, New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons, 1984)

Scoring 30 or more points in all games, any playoff series: Seven times
3 games, vs. Boston Celtics, 1987 First Round
5 games, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1988 First Round
5 games, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1989 First Round
5 games, vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 1990 Conference Semifinals
3 games, vs. Miami Heat, 1992 First Round
6 games, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals
3 games, vs. New Jersey Nets, 1998 First Round

Points, 3-game series: 135, vs. Miami Heat, 1992 First Round (45.0 ppg)

  • Also holds second and fourth (see below)

Points, 5-game series: 226, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 1988 First Round (45.2 ppg)

  • Also holds second and fourth (see below)

Points, game: 63, at Boston Celtics, April 20, 1986 (2 OT)

  • Jordan has 5 of the top 10 highest scoring games in NBA playoff history.
  • Also holds third and fourth (see below)

Points, two consecutive games: 112, at Boston Celtics, 1986 Eastern Conference First Round, April 17 (49), 20 (63), 1986 (56.0 ppg)

Outscoring the opposing team in a quarter: Jordan outscored the entire opposing team 20–19 in the second quarter of Game 1 of the 1988 Eastern Conference First Round, Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, April 28, 1988

  • Stephen Curry outscored the entire opposing team 16–15 in the first quarter of Game 1 of the 2016 Western Conference First Round, Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets, April 16, 2016

Most points in three quarters: Jordan scored 54 points in three quarters (17 points in the second, 19 in the third and 18 in the fourth) in Game 3 of the 1992 Eastern Conference First Round, Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat, April 29, 1992

Most points without making the NBA Finals, one postseason: 591, 1989, and 587, 1990

  • Jordan was the playoff leader in points despite not even making the NBA Finals, the only time this has happened. He did so twice.

NBA record 5 playoff series averaging at least 40 points per game

  1. 1986 First Round vs Celtics – 43.7 ppg on 51 FG%
  2. 1988 First Round vs Cavaliers – 45.2 ppg on 56 FG%
  3. 1990 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs Sixers – 43.0 ppg on 55 FG%
  4. 1992 First Round vs Heat – 45.0 ppg on 61 FG%
  5. 1993 Finals vs Suns – 41.0 ppg on 51 FG%
  • No other player in NBA history has more than 1 40ppg+ average in a playoff series of any length. Jordan did it 5 times.
  • Elgin Baylor 1962 vs the Celtics (40.6 ppg on 43 FG%), Jerry West 1965 vs the Bullets (46.3 ppg on 45 FG%), Rick Barry 1967 vs the 76ers (40.8 ppg on 40 FG%), Bernard King 1984 vs the Pistons (42.6 ppg on 60 FG%) are the only players ever to accomplish this feat.
  • Jordan was also the last player in history to do this when he averaged 41.0 ppg in the NBA Finals of 1993 vs the Suns.
  • Jordan by himself has 5 of the top 7 highest scoring playoff series displays in NBA history.

Field goals

Field goals made, 3-game series: 53, vs. Miami Heat, 1992 First Round

  • Also holds third (see below)

Field goals made, 5-game series: 86, vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 1990 Conference Semifinals

  • Also holds second (see below)

Field goals made, 6-game series: 101, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals

Field goals made, game: 24, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988

  • Also holds third and fourth (see below)

Consecutive field goals made in a game without a miss: 13, vs. Los Angeles Lakers, June 5, 1991

Field goal attempts, career: 4,497

Field goal attempts, half: 25, first half, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988

  • Also holds second and third (see below)

Three-point field goals

Three-point field goals made, half: 6, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Three-point field goal attempts, half: 9, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Free throws

Free throws made, career: 1,463

Free throws made, one postseason: 183 (1989)

Free throws made, game (regulation): 23, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

  • Broken by Dirk Nowitzki on May 17, 2011
  • Bob Cousy made 30 of 32 free throws in a four-overtime game on March 21, 1953.
  • Also holds third (see below)

Free throws made, half: 14, second half, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 28, 1990

Free throws made, quarter: 13, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991

  • Tied by Dirk Nowitzki on April 16, 2011
  • Also holds third (see below)

Free throw attempts, career: 1,766

Free throw attempts, one postseason: 229 (1989)

Free throw attempts, 4-game series: 58, vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 1985 First Round

Free throw attempts, game (regulation): 28, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throw attempts, half: 17, second half, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throw attempts, quarter: 14, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991

Steals

Steals, career: 376

NBA Finals

Scoring

Highest scoring average, points per game, any championship series: 41.0 (246/6), vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals

Points, 6-game series: 246, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals (41.0 ppg)

  • Also holds fourth (see below)

Consecutive games scoring 40 or more points: 4, vs. Phoenix Suns, June 11, 1993 to June 18, 1993

Consecutive games scoring 20 or more points: 35, June 2, 1991 to June 14, 1998

  • Jordan's entire Finals career

Scoring 30 or more points in all games, any championship series: 6 games, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals

Points, half: 35, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

  • Also holds second (see below)

Field goals

Field goals made, 6-game series: 101, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals

Field goals made, half: 14, twice
14, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992
14, first half, vs. Phoenix Suns, June 16, 1993

  • Also holds third and fourth (see below)

Consecutive field goals made in a game without a miss: 13, vs. Los Angeles Lakers, June 5, 1991

Field goals made, 5-game series: 63, vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 1991 NBA Finals

Field goal attempts, 6-game series: 199, vs. Phoenix Suns, 1993 NBA Finals

Three-point field goals

Three-point field goals made, career: 42

Three-point field goals made, game: 6, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Three-point field goals made, half: 6, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Three-point field goal attempts, game: 10, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Three-point field goal attempts, half: 10, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Free throws

Free throws made, quarter: 9, second quarter, at Utah Jazz, June 11, 1997

Free throw attempts, half: 15, second half, vs. Utah Jazz, June 4, 1997

Free throw attempts, quarter: 12, fourth quarter, vs. Utah Jazz, June 4, 1997

Steals

Steals, 5-game series: 14, vs. Los Angeles Lakers, 1991 NBA Finals (2.8 spg)

All-Star

Points, career: 262

Field goals made, career: 110

Field goals made, game: 17, 1988

Field goal attempts, career: 233

Field goal attempts, game: 27, 2003 (2 OT)

Steals, career: 37

Blocked shots, half: 4, 1988

Other records

Regular season

NBA All-Defensive First Team selections: 9

Blocked shots by a guard, career: 893.

Blocked shots by a guard, season: 131 (1987–88)

Most seasons all time of 100+ blocks by a guard (x2) 125 blocks (1986–87), 131 blocks (1987–88). Jordan is the only guard in history to have more than 1 season of 100+ blocks.

Most seasons all time of 200+ steals by a guard (x6) (1986–87) to (1990–91) and (1992–93). Tied with Alvin Robertson. Also, the all-time record regardless of position.

Highest Player Efficiency Rating of all time, career: 27.91

Highest Box Plus/Minus of all-time career: 9.22

Most times leading the league in Win Shares, all-time career: 9 times

Most times leading the league in Box Plus/Minus, all-time career: 10 times

Most times leading the league in Value Over Replacement Player (VORP), all-time career: 9 times (Jordan has 6 of the 10 highest VORP seasons ever recorded)

Most times leading the league in PER, all-time career: 7 times

Highest Win Shares / 48 of all-time career: 0.2505

Only rookie in NBA history to lead his team in four statistics (1984–85)

  • Jordan led the 1984–85 Chicago Bulls in scoring (28.2 ppg), rebounding (6.5 rpg), assists (5.9 apg) and steals (2.4 spg).
  • Jordan again led the Bulls in four statistics in 1987–88, this time leading the team in scoring (35.0 ppg), assists (5.9 apg), steals (3.2 spg) and blocked shots (1.6 bpg).

Second rookie in NBA history to average 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists (1984–85)

  • Oscar Robertson (1960–61), LeBron James (2003–04) and Tyreke Evans (2009–10) have also achieved this.
  • Jordan averaged 28.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He led all rookies in scoring and steals (2.4 per game).

One of two players in NBA history to score 3,000 points in a season: 3,041 points scored in 82 games played (37.1 ppg) (1986–87)

  • Wilt Chamberlain is the only other player to achieve this, a feat he accomplished three times.

First player in NBA history to record 200 steals and 100 blocked shots in a season: 236 steals, 125 blocks (1986–87)

Only player in NBA history with more than one season of 200 steals and 100 blocked shots: 259 steals, 131 blocks (1987–88)

Only player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and win Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1987–88)

  • Jordan averaged 35 points per game.

First player in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player during his career

  • David Robinson is the only other player to achieve this.
  • Hakeem Olajuwon won Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player during his career, but finished second in Rookie of the Year voting to Jordan in 1984–85.

First player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and win Defensive Player of the Year during his career

Only player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring, win Most Valuable Player, and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1987–88)

First player in NBA history to win Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (1987–88)

First player in NBA history to lead the league both in scoring and steals in the same season (1987–88, 1989–90, 1992–93)

  • Allen Iverson is the only other player to do so, and has performed the feat twice.

Fourth player in NBA history to lead the league in scoring and win the NBA championship in the same season

  • Jordan is the only player to achieve this more than once; he did this six times (1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98)

One of three players in history to sweep the Most Valuable Player awards for the regular season, All-Star Game and NBA Finals in the same season (1995–96, 1997–98)

  • Willis Reed (1969–70) and Shaquille O'Neal (1999–2000) are the only other players to achieve this; Jordan is the only player to perform the feat twice.

One of three players in history to win an Olympic gold medal both as an amateur and professional (1984, 1992)

  • Patrick Ewing and Chris Mullin have also achieved this, playing on the same teams with Jordan.

Sixth player in history to win an Olympic gold medal, NCAA championship and NBA championship

Only player in NBA history to win Rookie of the Year (1984–85), Defensive Player of the Year (1987–88), NBA MVP (1987–88, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1995–96, 1997–98), All-Star MVP (1988, 1996, 1998), and Finals MVP (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)

Led the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls to the second-best regular season record in NBA history (72 wins, 10 losses)

  • Jordan averaged a league-leading 30.4 ppg
  • The 2015–16 Golden State Warriors, who won 73 regular-season games, are the winningest regular season team in NBA history.

Led the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls to the best combined regular season and postseason record in NBA history (87 wins, 13 losses)

Playoffs

Only player in NBA history to score 15 or more points in all games in his career: 179 games

Outscored 268 of 269 opponents faced in the playoffs on points per game

  • Michael Jordan outscored all but one opponent he faced in his playoffs career. The exception was in the 1985 Eastern conference 1st round in Jordan's rookie season when Milwaukee Bucks power forward Terry Cummings outscored Jordan (29.5 ppg to Jordan's 29.3 ppg).

Highest Player Efficiency Rating all time playoffs, career: 28.6

Highest Box Plus/Minus all time, all time playoffs career: 11.14

Only guard in NBA history to lead his team in all 5 categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) during a playoff series

  • 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. New York Knicks

Jordan came close to leading all 5 categories in a playoff series on 3 more occasions

  • 1991 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. Philadelphia 76ers, (short 7 rebounds)
  • 1993 Eastern Conference Finals vs. New York Knicks, (short 3 rebounds)
  • 1997 Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. Atlanta Hawks, (short 2 assists)

Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals in a playoff run (7 times)

  • Jordan did this in the 1986, 1987, 1989, and 1990 Playoffs, and in the Bulls' 1991, 1992, and 1993 championship runs

Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals in a playoff run (5 times)

  • Jordan did this in the 1987, 1989, and 1990 Playoffs, and in the Bulls' 1991 and 1993 championship runs

Only player in NBA history to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists in a title run (2 times)

  • Jordan did this in the Bulls' 1991 and 1993 championship runs, while also averaging at least 2 steals in both of those runs

Averaged at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in a record 9 different playoff runs

  • Jordan did this in each of his 9 playoff appearances from 1986 to 1995 (Jordan was retired during the 1994 Playoffs)
  • Tracy McGrady is the only other player to average at least 30 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals in a playoff run, when he lost in the first round of the 2003 Playoffs.

Only player in NBA history to shoot at least 38% on 3-point field goals in 3 NBA Finals runs (minimum 15 points per game and 1.5 three-point attempts per game)

  • Jordan did this in the Bulls' 1991, 1992, and 1993 championship runs under the original 3-point line. He also did it in the 1996 championship run, but with a shorter 3-point line
  • Four other players meet this criterion in multiple NBA Finals runs

In the 1997 title run, Jordan led a championship team in all 5 main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks) for the last 3 rounds of the 1997 Playoffs

  • Hakeem Olajuwon is the only other player to do this, when he led the 1994 Rockets in all 5 main categories for the entire 4-round playoffs
  • Jordan and Dennis Rodman tied with 133 rebounds (8.3 rpg) for the last 3 rounds.
  • Jordan was 10 rebounds (0.53 rebounds per game) and 1 block (0.05 blocks per game) shy of leading the Bulls in all 5 categories for the entire 4-round playoffs

Only player in NBA history to lead a team to the championship with only one teammate averaging double figures in scoring

  • In the Bulls' 1997 playoff run, Scottie Pippen averaged 19 points per game on 42% shooting. All other teammates of Jordan averaged under 8 points per game

Finals

Most Valuable Player awards: 6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)

  • Jordan was named MVP in every Finals appearance. He averaged 33.6 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists per game for his Finals career.

Scoring 20 or more points in all games, career: 35 games

  • Jordan and Rick Barry (10 games) are the only players in NBA history to score 20+ in every Finals game.

One of seven players to lead a team in 4 out of 5 categories for an NBA Finals

All-Star

Most Valuable Player awards: 3 (1988, 1996, 1998)

First player to record a triple-double in All-Star Game history: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists in 26 minutes (1997)

  • LeBron James recorded the second triple-double in All-Star Game history in 2011, with 29 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists in 32 minutes.
  • Dwyane Wade recorded the third triple-double in All-Star Game history in 2012 NBA All-Star Game, with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists in 33 minutes.
  • Kevin Durant recorded the fourth triple-double in All-Star Game history in 2017 NBA All-Star Game, with 21 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists in 27 minutes.

Set with Scottie Pippen

Ninth pair of teammates in NBA history to score 40 or more points in the same game: Chicago Bulls (110) at Indiana Pacers (102), February 18, 1996

  • Jordan: 44 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks in 42 minutes
  • Pippen: 40 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 steals in 44 minutes

One of at least three pairs of teammates in NBA history to record triple-doubles in the same game: Chicago Bulls (126) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (121), January 3, 1989 (OT)

  • Jordan: 41 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists (and six steals) in 47 minutes
  • Pippen: 15 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists (and two steals) in 42 minutes
  • Jason Kidd and Vince Carter achieved this feat as well on April 7, 2007

Chicago Bulls franchise records

Michael Jordan holds approximately 200 records as a Chicago Bull; these are some of them.

Regular season

Service

Seasons played: 13

Games played, career: 930

Games played, season: 82 (1984–85, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98)

  • Tied with many other players

Minutes played, career: 35,887

Scoring

Points, career: 29,277

Scoring average, points per game, career: 31.5 (29,277 points in 930 games)

Points, season: 3,041 (1986–87)

Scoring average, points per game, season: 37.1 (3,041/82) (1986–87)

Points, game (overtime): 69, at Cleveland Cavaliers, March 28, 1990

Points, game (regulation): 61, vs. Atlanta Hawks, April 16, 1987

Points, half: 39, second half, vs. Milwaukee Bucks, February 16, 1988

  • Broken by Jimmy Butler (40, at Toronto Raptors, January 3, 2016)

Points, quarter: 30, fourth quarter, at Denver Nuggets, November 26, 1988

Consecutive points, game: 23, last 6:33 of second quarter and first 2:12 of third quarter, vs. Atlanta Hawks, April 16, 1987

Consecutive points, quarter: 18, vs. New York Knicks, November 21, 1986

Field goals

Field goals made, career: 10,962

Field goals made, season: 1,098 (1986–87)

Field goals made, game (overtime): 27, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goals made, game (regulation): 24, at Philadelphia 76ers, November 16, 1988

Field goals made, half: 15, first half, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goals made, quarter: 11, twice
11, first quarter, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goal attempts, career: 21,686

Field goal attempts, season: 2,279 (1986–87)

Field goal attempts, game (overtime): 49, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goal attempts, game (regulation): 43, thrice
43, at Los Angeles Lakers, November 28, 1986
43, vs. Houston Rockets, January 15, 1987
43, vs. Orlando Magic, February 14, 1990

Field goal attempts, half: 24, twice
24, second half, vs. Orlando Magic, January 16, 1993

Field goal attempts, overtime: 8, vs. Seattle SuperSonics, February 23, 1988

Three-point field goals

Three-point field goals made, game: 7, vs. Golden State Warriors, January 18, 1990

Free throws

Free throws made, one missed, game: 26–27, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

Free throws made, career: 6,798

Free throws made, season: 833 (1986–87)

Free throws made, game: 26, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

Free throws made, half: 20, second half, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Free throws made, quarter: 14, twice
14, fourth quarter, at Utah Jazz, November 15, 1989
14, fourth quarter, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Free throw attempts, career: 8,115

Free throw attempts, season: 972 (1986–87)

Free throw attempts, game: 27, vs. New Jersey Nets, February 26, 1987

Free throw attempts, half: 23, second half, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Free throw attempts, quarter: 16, fourth quarter, at Miami Heat, December 30, 1992

Rebounding

Rebounds, career: 5,836

Defensive rebounds, career: 4,289

Assists

Assists, career: 5,012

Steals

Steals, career: 2,306

Steals, season: 259 (1987–88)

Consecutive games with a steal: 77, March 25, 1988 to March 17, 1989

Steals, game: 10, vs. New Jersey Nets, January 29, 1988

Steals, half: 8, first half, at Boston Celtics, November 9, 1988

Steals, quarter: 6, third quarter, vs. New Jersey Nets, January 29, 1988

Personal fouls

Personal fouls, quarter: 6, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, January 31, 1989

Turnovers

Turnovers, career: 2,589

Rookie

Jordan's rookie season was 1984–85.

Minutes played: 3,144

Points: 2,313

Scoring average, points per game: 28.3 (2,313/82)

Field goals made: 837

Field goal attempts: 1,625

Free throws made: 630

Free throw attempts: 746

Steals: 196

Playoffs

Service

Games played, career: 179

Minutes played, career: 7,474

Scoring

Points, career: 5,987

Points, game (overtime): 63, at Boston Celtics, April 20, 1986 (2 OT)

Points, game (regulation): 56, at Miami Heat, April 29, 1992

Points, half: 37, second half, at Miami Heat, April 29, 1992

Points, quarter: 24, fourth quarter, at Philadelphia 76ers, May 11, 1990

Points, overtime: 9, at New York Knicks, May 9, 1989

Consecutive points, game: 17, during second half (from 73 to 90 points), at New York Knicks, June 2, 1993

Field goals

Field goals made, career: 2,188

Field goals made, game: 24, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988

Field goals made, half: 14, four times
14, first half, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988
14, second half, at Philadelphia 76ers, May 11, 1990
14, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992
14, first half, vs. Phoenix Suns, June 16, 1993

Field goals made, quarter: 10, fourth quarter, at Philadelphia 76ers, May 11, 1990

Field goals made, overtime: 4, at New York Knicks, May 9, 1989

Field goal attempts, career: 4,497

Field goal attempts, game: 45, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988

Field goal attempts, half: 25, first half, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 1, 1988

Field goal attempts, quarter: 13, first quarter, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Field goal attempts, overtime: 5, first overtime, at Boston Celtics, April 20, 1986

Three-point field goals

Three-point field goals made, half: 6, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Three-point field goal attempts, half: 10, first half, vs. Portland Trail Blazers, June 3, 1992

Free throws

Free throws made, career: 1,463

Free throws made, game: 23, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throws made, half: 14, second half, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 28, 1990

Free throws made, quarter: 13, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991

Free throws made, overtime: 3, vs. New Jersey Nets, April 24, 1998

Free throw attempts, career: 1,766

Free throw attempts, game: 28, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throw attempts, half: 17, second half, vs. New York Knicks, May 14, 1989

Free throw attempts, quarter: 14, fourth quarter, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 21, 1991

Free throw attempts, overtime: 5, vs. New Jersey Nets, April 24, 1998

Assists

Assists, career: 1,022

Assists, game: 14, at New York Knicks, June 2, 1993

Personal fouls

Personal fouls, overtime: 3, vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, May 5, 1989

Steals

Steals, career: 376

Steals, game: 6, four times

  • 6, vs. Detroit Pistons, May 15, 1988
  • 6, vs. New York Knicks, May 13, 1989
  • 6, vs. Philadelphia 76ers, May 16, 1990
  • 6, at New York Knicks, April 30, 1991

Washington Wizards franchise records

Points, half: 34, first half, vs. Charlotte Hornets, December 29, 2001

Points, first quarter: 24, vs. Charlotte Hornets, December 29, 2001

Points, second quarter: 19, vs. Chicago Bulls, January 4, 2002

MCI Center record — points, game: 51, vs. Charlotte Hornets, December 29, 2001

Career highs

Chicago Bulls franchise record
NBA record (current)
NBA record (former)

Regular season

Stat High Half/Quarter Opponent Date
Points (OT) 69 at Cleveland Cavaliers March 28, 1990
Points 61 vs. Atlanta Hawks April 16, 1987
Points, half 39 second vs. Milwaukee Bucks February 16, 1988
Points, quarter 30 fourth at Denver Nuggets November 26, 1989
Consecutive points (game) 23 last 6:33 of 2nd;
first 2:12 of 3rd
vs. Atlanta Hawks April 16, 1987
Consecutive points (quarter) 18 fourth vs. New York Knicks November 21, 1986
Field goal percentage 24–29 (.828) at Philadelphia 76ers November 16, 1988
Field goals made (OT) 27 vs. Orlando Magic January 16, 1993
Field goals made 24 at Philadelphia 76ers November 16, 1988
Field goals made, half 15 first vs. Orlando Magic January 16, 1993
Field goals made, quarter 11 first vs. Orlando Magic January 16, 1993
Field goal attempts (OT) 49 vs. Orlando Magic January 16, 1993
Field goal attempts 43 at Los Angeles Lakers November 28, 1986
Field goal attempts 43 vs. Houston Rockets January 15, 1987
Field goal attempts, half 24 second vs. Orlando Magic January 16, 1993
Free throws made, no misses 15–15 vs. New Jersey Nets January 10, 1987
Free throws made, one miss 26–27 vs. New Jersey Nets February 26, 1987
Free throws made 26 vs. New Jersey Nets February 26, 1987
Free throws made, half 20 second at Miami Heat December 30, 1992
Free throws made, quarter 14 fourth at Utah Jazz November 15, 1989
Free throws made, quarter 14 fourth at Miami Heat December 30, 1992
Free throw attempts 27 vs. New Jersey Nets February 26, 1987
Free throw attempts, half 23 second at Miami Heat December 30, 1992
Free throw attempts, quarter 16 fourth at Miami Heat December 30, 1992
3-point field goals made 7 vs. Golden State Warriors January 18, 1990
3-point field goal attempts 12 vs. Golden State Warriors January 18, 1990
Rebounds (OT) 18 at Cleveland Cavaliers March 28, 1990
Rebounds 18 vs. Seattle SuperSonics March 18, 1997
Offensive rebounds 8 at Los Angeles Lakers November 28, 1986
Offensive rebounds 8 vs. Denver Nuggets December 5, 1989
Offensive rebounds 8 vs. Los Angeles Lakers December 21, 1990
Offensive rebounds 8 vs. Seattle SuperSonics March 18, 1997
Defensive rebounds 14 at New Jersey Nets March 16, 1996
Assists 17 at Portland Trail Blazers March 24, 1989
Steals 10 vs. New Jersey Nets January 29, 1988
Steals, half 8 first at Boston Celtics November 9, 1988
Steals, quarter 6 third vs. New Jersey Nets January 29, 1988
Blocked shots 6 at Seattle SuperSonics December 2, 1986
Turnovers 9 (Washington) at Chicago Bulls January 19, 2002
Turnovers 9 (Washington) vs. Orlando Magic March 11, 2003
Minutes played (3 OT) 56 at Utah Jazz February 3, 1992

Playoffs

Stat High Half/Quarter Opponent Date
Points (2 OT) 63 at Boston Celtics April 20, 1986
Points 56 at Miami Heat April 29, 1992
Points, half 37 second at Miami Heat April 29, 1992
Points, quarter 24 fourth at Philadelphia 76ers May 11, 1990
Points, overtime 9 at New York Knicks May 9, 1989
Consecutive points 17 second half,
from 73 to 90 points
at New York Knicks June 2, 1993
Field goal percentage 15–18 (.833) vs. Los Angeles Lakers June 5, 1991
Field goals made 24 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers May 1, 1988
Field goals made, half 14 first vs. Cleveland Cavaliers May 1, 1988
Field goals made, half 14 second at Philadelphia 76ers May 11, 1990
Field goals made, half 14 first vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
Field goals made, half 14 first vs. Phoenix Suns June 16, 1993
Field goals made, quarter 10 fourth at Philadelphia 76ers May 11, 1990
Field goals made, overtime 4 at New York Knicks May 9, 1989
Field goal attempts 45 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers May 1, 1988
Field goal attempts, half 25 first vs. Cleveland Cavaliers May 1, 1988
Field goal attempts, quarter 13 first vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
Field goal attempts, overtime 5 first at Boston Celtics April 20, 1986
Three-point field goals made 6 vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
Three-point field goals made 6 vs. New York Knicks May 31, 1993
Three-point field goals made, half 6 first vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
Three-point field goal attempts 11 at Philadelphia 76ers May 11, 1990
Three-point field goal attempts, half 9 first vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
Free throws made, none missed 12–12 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers April 28, 1988
Free throws made, one missed 16–17 vs. New York Knicks May 29, 1993
Free throws made 23 vs. New York Knicks May 14, 1989
Free throws made, half 14 second vs. Detroit Pistons May 28, 1990
Free throws made, quarter 13 fourth vs. Detroit Pistons May 21, 1991
Free throws made, overtime 3 vs. New Jersey Nets April 24, 1998
Free throw attempts 28 vs. New York Knicks May 14, 1989
Free throw attempts, half 17 second vs. New York Knicks May 14, 1989
Free throw attempts, quarter 14 fourth vs. Detroit Pistons May 21, 1991
Free throw attempts, overtime 5 vs. New Jersey Nets April 24, 1998
Rebounds 19 vs. Philadelphia 76ers May 14, 1991
Offensive rebounds 8 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers May 21, 1992
Defensive rebounds 15 vs. Philadelphia 76ers May 14, 1991
Assists 14 at New York Knicks June 2, 1993
Steals 6 vs. Detroit Pistons May 15, 1988
Steals 6 vs. New York Knicks May 13, 1989
Steals 6 vs. Philadelphia 76ers May 16, 1990
Steals 6 at New York Knicks April 30, 1991
Blocked shots 5 at Detroit Pistons May 25, 1991
Turnovers 8 vs. Detroit Pistons June 2, 1989
Turnovers 8 at Orlando Magic May 7, 1995
Minutes played (3 OT) 57 vs. Phoenix Suns June 13, 1993

NBA Finals

Stat High Half/Quarter Opponent Date
Points 55 vs. Phoenix Suns June 16, 1993
Points, half 35 first vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
Points, quarter 22 second vs. Phoenix Suns June 16, 1993
Field goal percentage 15–18 (.833) vs. Los Angeles Lakers June 5, 1991
Field goals made 21 vs. Phoenix Suns June 16, 1993
Field goals made, half 14 first vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
Field goals made, half 14 first vs. Phoenix Suns June 16, 1993
Field goals made, quarter 9 second vs. Phoenix Suns June 16, 1993
Field goal attempts (3 OT) 43 vs. Phoenix Suns June 13, 1993
Field goal attempts, half 23 second vs. Utah Jazz June 13, 1997
Field goal attempts, quarter 13 first vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
3-point field goals made 6 vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
3-point field goals made, half 6 first vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
3-point field goal attempts 10 vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
3-point field goal attempts, half 10 first vs. Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992
Free throws made, no misses 11–11 at Seattle SuperSonics June 9, 1996
Free throws made 16 at Portland Trail Blazers June 12, 1992
Free throws made, half 10 second vs. Utah Jazz June 4, 1997
Free throws made, quarter 9 second at Utah Jazz June 11, 1997
Free throw attempts 21 vs. Utah Jazz June 4, 1997
Free throw attempts, half 15 second vs. Utah Jazz June 4, 1997
Free throw attempts, quarter 12 fourth vs. Utah Jazz June 4, 1997
Rebounds 13 vs. Utah Jazz June 4, 1997
Offensive rebounds 5 at Phoenix Suns June 11, 1993
Defensive rebounds 10 vs. Utah Jazz June 13, 1997
Assists 13 vs. Los Angeles Lakers June 5, 1991
Assists 13 at Los Angeles Lakers June 9, 1991
Steals 5 at Los Angeles Lakers June 12, 1991
Steals 5 at Phoenix Suns June 9, 1993
Blocked shots 2 six times
Turnovers 6 at Los Angeles Lakers June 12, 1991
Minutes played (3 OT) 57 vs. Phoenix Suns June 13, 1993

Career highs against opponents

Opponent High Date
Atlanta Hawks 61 April 16, 1987
Boston Celtics 63 (2 OT) April 20, 1986 (Playoffs)
Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats 52 March 12, 1993
Chicago Bulls 29 January 4, 2002
Cleveland Cavaliers 69 (OT) March 28, 1990
Dallas Mavericks 43 April 7, 1990
Denver Nuggets 52 November 26, 1988
Detroit Pistons 61 (OT) March 4, 1987
Golden State Warriors 49 November 24, 1992
Houston Rockets 45 January 18, 1998
Indiana Pacers 53 April 12, 1987
Los Angeles Clippers 49 November 21, 1997
Los Angeles Lakers 54 (OT) November 20, 1992
Miami Heat 56 April 29, 1992 (Playoffs)
Milwaukee Bucks* 50 February 16, 1989
Minnesota Timberwolves 45 November 8, 1989
New Orleans Hornets/Pelicans 45 February 1, 2003
New Jersey Nets 58 February 26, 1987
New York Knicks 55 March 28, 1995
Orlando Magic 64 January 16, 1993
Philadelphia 76ers 56 March 24, 1987
Phoenix Suns 55 June 16, 1993 (Finals)
Portland Trail Blazers 53 January 8, 1987
Sacramento Kings 49 February 19, 1988
San Antonio Spurs 45 November 13, 1984
Seattle SuperSonics** 45 February 2, 1997
Toronto Raptors 38 January 18, 1996
Utah Jazz 47 December 2, 1987
Vancouver/Memphis Grizzlies 33 December 18, 2002
Washington Bullets/Wizards 57 December 23, 1992

*Jordan scored 50 points against the Milwaukee Bucks twice. The most recent occurrence is listed.
**Jordan scored 45 points against the Seattle SuperSonics twice. The most recent occurrence is listed.

Milestones

Milestone Game Date Age Career games
40-point game against every Eastern Conference team* 41 at Milwaukee Bucks December 12, 1986 23 years, 298 days
50-point game against every Eastern Conference team* 52 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers December 17, 1987 24 years, 303 days
40-point game against every team in the NBA* 47 vs. Miami Heat April 1, 1990 27 years, 43 days
40-point game against every team in the NBA 40 vs. Washington Bullets February 19, 1991 28 years, 2 days
50-point game against every Eastern Conference team** 56 vs. Miami Heat (PO) April 29, 1992 29 years, 72 days
1,000 points 35 vs. Denver Nuggets January 14, 1985 21 years, 332 days 38
2,000 points 38 vs. Indiana Pacers March 26, 1985 22 years, 37 days 73
3,000 points 48 vs. Boston Celtics November 14, 1986 23 years, 270 days 108
4,000 points 43 vs. Houston Rockets January 15, 1987 23 years, 332 days 134
5,000 points 49 at Philadelphia 76ers March 11, 1987 24 years, 22 days 161
6,000 points 33 vs. Atlanta Hawks November 20, 1987 24 years, 276 days 190
7,000 points 36 vs. Golden State Warriors January 23, 1988 24 years, 340 days 220
8,000 points 49 at Philadelphia 76ers March 23, 1988 25 years, 35 days 248
9,000 points 26 at Los Angeles Clippers November 23, 1988 25 years, 280 days 275
10,000 points 33 at Philadelphia 76ers January 25, 1989 25 years, 343 days 303
11,000 points 40 vs. Detroit Pistons April 7, 1989 26 years, 49 days 337
12,000 points 52 at Orlando Magic December 20, 1989 26 years, 306 days 368
13,000 points 35 vs. Portland Trail Blazers February 23, 1990 27 years, 6 days 398
14,000 points 22 at Detroit Pistons April 22, 1990 27 years, 64 days 427
15,000 points 40 at Philadelphia 76ers January 9, 1991 27 years, 326 days 460
16,000 points 22 vs. Atlanta Hawks March 20, 1991 28 years, 31 days 492
17,000 points 23 at Los Angeles Clippers November 6, 1991 28 years, 262 days 522
18,000 points 17 at New York Knicks February 13, 1992 28 years, 361 days 558
19,000 points 32 vs. Detroit Pistons April 19, 1992 29 years, 62 days 589
20,000 points 35 vs. Milwaukee Bucks January 8, 1993 29 years, 326 days 620
21,000 points 34 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves March 23, 1993 30 years, 34 days 651
22,000 points 42 vs. Charlotte Hornets November 13, 1995 32 years, 269 days
23,000 points 48 at Philadelphia 76ers January 13, 1996 32 years, 330 days
24,000 points 38 at Philadelphia 76ers March 18, 1996 33 years, 30 days
25,000 points 35 at San Antonio Spurs November 30, 1996 33 years, 273 days
26,000 points 43 vs. Charlotte Hornets February 11, 1997
27,000 points 29 vs. Orlando Magic November 5, 1997
28,000 points 20 at Philadelphia 76ers January 15, 1998 34 years, 332 days
29,000 points 41 at Minnesota Timberwolves April 3, 1998 35 years, 45 days
30,000 points 29 vs. Chicago Bulls January 4, 2002 38 years, 321 days
31,000 points 14 vs. Portland Trail Blazers December 10, 2002 39 years, 296 days
32,000 points 24 at Golden State Warriors March 23, 2003 40 years, 34 days

*Excluding the Washington Bullets
**Expansion era, and including the Washington Bullets

NBA regular season leader

  • Scoring (10 seasons): 1987 (37.1), 1988 (35.0), 1989 (32.5), 1990 (33.6), 1991 (31.5), 1992 (30.1), 1993 (32.6), 1996 (30.4), 1997 (29.6), 1998 (28.7)
  • Steals per game (3 seasons): 1988 (3.2), 1990 (2.8), 1993 (2.8)
  • Field goals made (10 seasons): 1987 (1,098), 1988 (1,069), 1989 (966), 1990 (1,034), 1991 (990), 1992 (943), 1993 (992), 1996 (916), 1997 (920), 1998 (881)
  • Field goal attempts (9 seasons): 1987 (2,279), 1988 (1,998), 1990 (1,964), 1991 (1,837), 1992 (1,818), 1993 (2,003), 1996 (1,850), 1997 (1,892), 1998 (1,893)
  • Free throws made (2 seasons): 1987 (833), 1988 (723)
  • Free throw attempts (1 season): 1987 (972)
  • Points (11 seasons): 1985 (2,313), 1987 (3,041), 1988 (2,868), 1989 (2,633), 1990 (2,753), 1991 (2,580), 1992 (2,404), 1993 (2,541), 1996 (2,491), 1997 (2,431), 1998 (2,357)
  • Steals (3 seasons): 1988 (259), 1990 (227), 1993 (221)
  • Minutes played (3 seasons): 1987 (3,281), 1988 (3,311), 1989 (3,255)
  • Games played (5 seasons): 1985 (82), 1987 (82), 1990 (82), 1991 (82), 1998 (82)
  • Jordan played in all 82 of his team's games in nine different seasons.

50-point games

Number Date Opponent Box Score Points Field goals 3 pt Free throws Assists Rebounds Steals Blocks Notes Video
1 (Playoffs) April 20, 1986 at Boston Celtics L 131–135 63 22–41 0–0 19–21 6 5 3 2 First Round, Game 2
Double Overtime
2 November 1, 1986 at New York Knicks W 106–103 50 15–31 0–0 20–22 3 6 4 3 Opening night
3 January 8, 1987 vs. Portland Trail Blazers W 121–117 53 20–34 0–0 13–16 5 4 3 2
4 February 26, 1987 vs. New Jersey Nets W 128–113 58 16–25 0–0 26–27 3 8 3 2 37 minutes
5 March 4, 1987 at Detroit Pistons W 125–120 61 22–39 0–0 17–18 3 7 3 3 Overtime
6 March 24, 1987 vs. Philadelphia 76ers W 93–91 56 22–32 0–1 12–15 3 7 8 0
7 April 12, 1987 vs. Indiana Pacers W 116–95 53 19–27 0–0 15–18 8 4 4 2
8 April 13, 1987 at Milwaukee Bucks W 114–107 50 16–31 0–1 18–22 4 9 4 3
9 April 16, 1987 vs. Atlanta Hawks L 114–117 61 22–38 0–3 17–21 1 10 4 1
10 December 17, 1987 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 111–100 52 20–31 0–0 12–12 6 3 4 1
11 February 26, 1988 vs. Portland Trail Blazers L 96–104 52 21–34 0–2 10–12 3 8 2 3
12 March 18, 1988 vs. Boston Celtics W 113–103 50 19–32 1–2 11–11 9 5 5 1
13 April 3, 1988 at Detroit Pistons W 112–110 59 21–27 0–1 17–19 6 4 2 2
14 (Playoffs) April 28, 1988 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 104–93 50 19–35 0–0 12–12 2 7 2 2 First Round, Game 1
15 (Playoffs) May 1, 1988 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 106–101 55 24–45 0–0 7–7 3 6 4 1 First Round, Game 2
16 November 9, 1988 at Boston Celtics W 110–104 52 18–33 2–4 14–16 2 3 9 2
17 November 16, 1988 at Philadelphia 76ers L 110–123 52 24–29 0–1 4–4 1 9 4 2
18 November 26, 1988 at Denver Nuggets L 123–128 52 19–27 3–5 11–14 7 11 1 0
19 January 21, 1989 vs. Phoenix Suns L 107–116 53 20–28 0–0 13–15 8 14 2 1
20 February 16, 1989 vs. Milwaukee Bucks W 117–116 50 16–26 1–2 17–18 5 8 3 0
21 (Playoffs) May 5, 1989 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers L 105–108 50 14–28 0–1 22–27 4 3 3 0 First Round, Game 4
22 November 3, 1989 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 124–119 54 19–31 1–2 15–17 6 14 3 1 Opening night
Overtime
23 December 20, 1989 at Orlando Magic L 109–110 52 20–37 2–3 10–10 7 5 4 0
24 March 28, 1990 at Cleveland Cavaliers W 117–113 69 23–37 2–6 21–23 6 18 4 1 Career highs in pts & reb
Overtime
25 March 19, 1992 at Washington Bullets W 106–100 51 19–30 1–1 12–15 3 11 1 1
26 March 24, 1992 vs. Denver Nuggets W 116–103 50 18–31 2–3 12–13 6 6 3 0
27 (Playoffs) April 29, 1992 at Miami Heat W 119–114 56 20–30 0–0 16–18 5 5 4 2 First Round, Game 3
28 November 20, 1992 at Los Angeles Lakers L 118–120 54 21–39 1–2 11–14 7 13 1 3 Overtime
29 December 23, 1992 vs. Washington Bullets W 107–98 57 22–37 6–8 7–8 10 2 3 1
30 January 16, 1993 vs. Orlando Magic L 124–128 64 27–49 1–5 9–11 1 6 5 0 Overtime
31 March 12, 1993 vs. Charlotte Hornets W 123–108 52 21–35 2–4 8–9 5 9 2 1
32 (Playoffs) May 31, 1993 vs. New York Knicks W 105–95 54 18–30 6–9 12–14 2 6 2 1 Conf. Finals, Game 4
39 minutes
33 (Finals) June 16, 1993 vs. Phoenix Suns W 111–105 55 21–37 0–1 13–18 4 8 0 0 NBA Finals, Game 4
34 March 28, 1995 at New York Knicks W 113–111 55 21–37 3–4 10–11 2 4 1 0 39 minutes
35 March 7, 1996 vs. Detroit Pistons W 102–81 53 21–28 2–4 9–10 2 11 6 0 38 minutes
36 November 6, 1996 at Miami Heat W 106–100 50 18–33 1–2 13–14 0 6 1 1
37 January 21, 1997 vs. New York Knicks W 88–87 51 18–30 5–8 10–11 4 4 2 0
38 (Playoffs) April 27, 1997 vs. Washington Bullets W 109–104 55 22–35 1–2 10–10 2 7 2 0 First Round, Game 2
39 December 29, 2001 vs. Charlotte Hornets W 107–90 51 21–38 0–2 9–10 4 7 3 0 38 years old
38 minutes

Triple doubles

Number Date Opponent Box Score Points Rebounds Assists Steals Notes
1 January 14, 1985 vs. Denver Nuggets W 122–113 35 14 15 3
2 March 1, 1985 vs. New York Knicks W 109–104 21 10 10 3
3 March 17, 1985 vs. Milwaukee Bucks W 119–117 32 11 16 1 Overtime
4 January 2, 1988 vs. New Jersey Nets W 116–93 25 10 10 6 3 blocks
5 January 16, 1988 vs. Detroit Pistons W 115–99 36 10 10 4 4 blocks
6 January 3, 1989 vs. Los Angeles Clippers W 126–121 41 10 11 6 Overtime; Scottie Pippen recorded a
triple-double in the same game
7 January 13, 1989 vs. Denver Nuggets W 104–99 38 12 11 3
8 January 31, 1989 vs. Detroit Pistons L 98–104 21 12 10 2 Overtime
9 March 13, 1989 vs. Indiana Pacers W 122–90 21 14 14 3 2 blocks
10 March 25, 1989 at Seattle SuperSonics W 111–110 21 12 12 3
11 March 28, 1989 vs. Golden State Warriors W 115–106 33 12 11 4
12 March 29, 1989 at Milwaukee Bucks W 106–102 32 10 10 2
13 March 31, 1989 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers L 100–109 37 10 10 3
14 April 2, 1989 vs. New Jersey Nets W 106–95 27 14 12 2 2 blocks
15 April 4, 1989 vs. Charlotte Hornets W 121–101 33 10 12 6
16 April 6, 1989 at Detroit Pistons L 108–115 31 13 10 2
17 April 9, 1989 at Atlanta Hawks L 100–108 40 10 12 1
18 April 13, 1989 at Indiana Pacers W 109–105 47 11 13 4 2 blocks
19 April 14, 1989 at New Jersey Nets L 111–123 29 10 12 3 2 blocks
20 April 21, 1989 vs. Washington Bullets W 115–113 34 14 11 2
21 (Playoffs) May 9, 1989 at New York Knicks W 120–109 34 10 12 2 Semifinals, Game 1
22 February 23, 1990 vs. Portland Trail Blazers W 113–102 35 10 10 1 2–2 3-point shooting
23 December 6, 1991 vs. Charlotte Hornets W 114–96 19 11 10 1
24 February 21, 1992 at Atlanta Hawks W 103–88 33 10 14 4
25 December 9, 1992 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 108–91 28 11 10 4 2 blocks
26 December 19, 1992 vs. Philadelphia 76ers L 96–98 23 10 10 4
27 December 29, 1992 at Charlotte Hornets W 114–103 28 12 11 0
28 January 15, 1993 vs. Golden State Warriors W 122–101 26 12 10 5 2 blocks
29 (Playoffs) June 2, 1993 at New York Knicks W 97–94 29 10 14 2 Conference Finals, Game 5
30 (All-Star) February 9, 1997 vs. West All-Stars W 132–120 14 11 11 2 All-Star Game
31 April 14, 1997 vs. Toronto Raptors W 117–100 30 11 10 3 4–7 3pt

Near misses with a quadruple-double

Date Opponent Box Score Points Rebounds Assists Steals Notes
January 2, 1988 vs. New Jersey Nets W 116–93 25 10 10 6 37 minutes
January 3, 1989 vs. Los Angeles Clippers W 126–121 41 10 11 6 Overtime
January 15, 1989 vs. Boston Celtics W 110–104 42 9 11 8
April 4, 1989 vs. Charlotte Hornets W 121–101 33 10 12 6

Near misses with a five-by-five

Date Opponent Box Score Points Rebounds Assists Steals Blocks Notes
December 2, 1986 at Seattle SuperSonics W 115–109 40 9 6 3 6 Overtime
February 16, 1987 vs. Sacramento Kings L 120–124 43 7 6 5 4 Overtime
February 22, 1987 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 102–98 43 4 6 8 5 39 minutes
March 6, 1987 vs. New York Knicks L 109–110 27 8 5 8 3 39 minutes
April 1, 1987 at Indiana Pacers L 94–99 26 9 7 5 3
November 20, 1987 vs. Atlanta Hawks W 94–92 33 7 7 4 4
December 12, 1987 vs. Houston Rockets W 112–103 44 3 9 5 5
January 2, 1988 vs. New Jersey Nets W 116–93 25 10 10 6 3 37 minutes
January 5, 1988 vs. Indiana Pacers W 93–77 31 11 9 4 5 38 minutes
January 7, 1988 vs. Denver Nuggets W 100–96 28 9 5 6 4
January 16, 1988 vs. Detroit Pistons W 115–99 36 10 10 4 4 38 minutes
November 23, 1988 at Los Angeles Clippers L 97–105 26 12 7 5 4
December 15, 1990 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers W 116–98 24 9 6 5 3 27 minutes
May 25, 1991 at Detroit Pistons W 113–107 33 7 7 3 5 Conf. Finals, Game 3
May 18, 1995 vs. Orlando Magic L 102–108 24 9 7 4 4 Semifinals, Game 6

Game-winning shots

Number Time left
(seconds)
Score Opponent Date
1 4.0 118–116 Indiana Pacers November 11, 1984
2 5.0 95–93 New York Knicks December 7, 1984
3 5.0 120–119 Indiana Pacers March 26, 1985
4 (Playoffs) 22.0 109–107 Milwaukee Bucks April 24, 1985
5 0.0 116–115 Cleveland Cavaliers October 25, 1985
6 9.0 112–110 Atlanta Hawks November 11, 1986
7 1.0 101–99 New York Knicks November 21, 1986
8 2.0 95–93 Milwaukee Bucks February 12, 1988
9 4.0 112–110 Detroit Pistons April 3, 1988
10 0.0 100–99 New Jersey Nets April 15, 1988
11 1.0 117–116 Milwaukee Bucks February 16, 1989
12 (Playoffs) 0.0 101–100 Cleveland Cavaliers May 7, 1989
13 (Playoffs) 4.0 113–111 New York Knicks May 19, 1989
14 (Playoffs) 3.0 99–97 Detroit Pistons May 27, 1989
15 0.0 84–82 Utah Jazz November 13, 1990
16 0.0 115–112 Charlotte Hornets January 22, 1992
17 0.0 98–96 Detroit Pistons November 11, 1992
18 (Playoffs) 0.0 103–101 Cleveland Cavaliers May 17, 1993
19 0.0 99–98 Atlanta Hawks March 25, 1995
20 0.0 103–100 Charlotte Hornets February 11, 1997
21 8.0 89–87 Seattle Supersonics March 18, 1997
22 (Finals) 0.0 84–82 Utah Jazz June 1, 1997
23 0.0 112–110 Atlanta Hawks February 13, 1998
24 5.4 102–100 Toronto Raptors March 22, 1998
25 (Finals) 5.2 87–86 Utah Jazz June 14, 1998
26 3.2 87–86 New York Knicks December 22, 2001
27 0.0 93–92 Cleveland Cavaliers January 31, 2002
28 0.0 97–96 Phoenix Suns February 15, 2002

Wins and losses

During his time in the NBA, the Chicago Bulls teams on which Michael Jordan played set numerous league records for winning, both in the regular season and postseason. However, since wins and losses are a team achievement, only lesser known statistics are listed here.

  • The longest losing streak of his career was eight games, which occurred during his third stint in the NBA, with the Washington Wizards (November 4 to 22, 2001).
  • The longest losing streak of his Chicago Bulls career was six games, which occurred twice (March 9 to 17, 1987 and April 6 to 16, 1989). This latter losing streak began with the last game of Jordan's triple-double streak.
  • The longest losing streak of the Chicago Bulls dynasty era was three games, which occurred at the very beginning of the era (November 2 to 6, 1990).
  • The longest winning streak of his career was 18 games, which occurred from December 29, 1995, to February 2, 1996. At the time, it was tied for the third longest winning steak in NBA history, and is now tied for the 11th longest winning streak in NBA history. It is the longest winning streak in Chicago Bulls franchise history.
  • The Chicago Bulls also set the NBA playoff record for consecutive road victories at eight, across the 1991 and 1992 postseasons. It was later broken by the Los Angeles Lakers during a stretch from 2001 to 2002.

See also

  • List of NBA rookie single-season scoring leaders
  • List of NBA single-season scoring leaders
  • List of NBA annual scoring leaders
  • List of NBA annual steals leaders
  • List of NBA annual minutes leaders
  • List of NBA single-game scoring leaders
  • List of NBA single-game steals leaders
  • List of NBA single-game playoff scoring leaders
  • List of NBA career scoring leaders
  • List of NBA career steals leaders
  • List of NBA career turnovers leaders
  • List of NBA career triple-double leaders
  • List of NBA career free throw scoring leaders
  • List of NBA franchise career scoring leaders
  • List of NBA career playoff scoring leaders
  • List of NBA career playoff assists leaders
  • List of NBA career playoff steals leaders
  • List of NBA career playoff turnovers leaders
  • List of NBA career playoff 3-point scoring leaders
  • List of NBA career playoff free throw scoring leaders
  • List of NBA players with most championships
  • List of multi-sport athletes
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