What was Michael Jordan's lowest scoring finals game?

Michael Jordan scored his fewest points in an NBA Finals game on June 8, 1997 and on June 16, 1996, with 22 points.
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What was MJ best Finals game?

1) “The Last Shot” – 1998 NBA Finals Game 6. Now here we have Jordan's greatest performance. It was a Finals game and in my opinion it's the best Finals performance in NBA history despite the fact that Jordan had one rebound and one assist and shot 42.9 percent from the field.
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Did Michael Jordan go 6 0 in the finals?

Summary: Michael Jordan's Finals Record

Michael Jordan went undefeated in the NBA Finals. His Bulls teams went 6-0 in NBA Finals series and 24-11 in NBA Finals games. Jordan won all six Finals MVPs in his six NBA Championship seasons.
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What is LeBron's lowest scoring game in the finals?

LeBron James dropped his fewest points in an NBA Finals game versus the Mavericks on June 7, 2011, with 8 points.
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What is Steph Curry's lowest scoring game?

Stephen Curry had his fewest points in a game 5 times, with 0 points.
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13 Times Michael Jordan Scored Less Than 10 Points!



Who is better MJ or LeBron?

If you compare their career averages, Michael Jordan has 3 more points per game and 1 more steal per game, but 1 less assist per game and 2 less rebounds per game, and both have the same amount of blocks per game. They have almost identical career averages, but LeBron James played 4 more seasons under his belt.
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Who has harder competition Jordan or LeBron?

Michael Jordan faced tougher competition than LeBron, according to FiveThirtyEight's analytics. Tyler Mitchell and 7,630 others like this.
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Who is more clutch LeBron or Jordan?

In conclusion, LeBron is much more clutch than Jordan. When the two smelled blood and had a chance to eliminate their opponents, LeBron wins 1.6% more often. When their backs are against the wall, LeBron wins 16.7% more often.
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What was Jordan's biggest loss?

#1 Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks (37 points)

MJ was averaging 47.7 in the previous three games but the injury break put a break on his scoring as he couldn't find his consistency in the game. New York Knicks were a better team as they went on to inflict the worst loss in Michael Jordan's career.
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Who was more efficient Kobe or MJ?

Bryant had a career average of 25 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game, while Jordan recorded 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game.
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What was Jordan's hardest championship?

1996 NBA Finals

As for Michael Jordan's toughest title, Jordan himself says that it's his 1996 title, the first of his second three-peat. He had previously retired from the 1993-1994 season to play baseball. When he returned, the Bulls then fell to Shaquille O'Neal and the Orlando Magic in the second round in 1995.
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Who is the goat of basketball all time?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Most MVP awards: His six career MVP awards are the most for a player ever. He won three apiece with Bucks and Lakers. At No. 2, Bill Russell and Michael Jordan are tied with five each.
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How many buzzer beaters does Jordan have?

It's no surprise that Michael Jordan takes the cake when it comes to the athlete who has scored the most game-winning buzzer beaters. Over his 15-season career, the multitalented menace and six-time NBA champion scored nine game-winning buzzer beaters.
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Who are the goats in NBA?

Who is the GOAT in the NBA? The most common (and correct) answer to this question is former Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan. 'Air Jordan' won no fewer than six NBA championships during his time with the Chicago Bulls, claiming the Finals MVP award on all six occasions.
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Who was Jordan's toughest opponents?

Top 5 rivals of Michael Jordan across his NBA career
  • Larry Bird won three MVPs and three titles with the Boston Celtics.
  • Earvin 'Magic' Johnson.
  • Head coach Patrick Ewing of the Georgetown Hoyas.
  • Former NBA player Charles Barkley.
  • Isiah Thomas and Detroit's coach Chuck Daly.
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What sport does Michael Jordan think is the hardest?

Chatting to Golden State Warriors' star Stephen Curry, Jordan revealed that he finds golf the toughest sport to play, and explained how exactly he became interested in the game. "I kind of got into golf mainly because from a competitive standpoint to me, it is the hardest game to play," he said.
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Who guarded MJ in the Finals?

Gary Payton spoke about what it was like guarding Michael Jordan during the 1996 NBA Finals and the impact he had on the GOAT's game.
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Who is the better 3 point shooter LeBron or Jordan?

Jordan was a career 32.7% three-point shooter, while James has made a slightly better 34.4%.
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Who is the goat MJ or LeBron?

Michael Jordan is often considered the GOAT of the NBA. At present, Jordan is the forerunner in all accolades other than All-Star appearances, All-NBA Team, and the Hall of Fame. He has a better NBA Finals record. Furthermore, he has two rings more than LeBron James.
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Is MJ the best player ever?

Few in NBA history can match the accolades, awards and championships Michael Jordan amassed in his days with the Bulls. Championship celebrations were the norm for Michael Jordan throughout his NBA career. By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.
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Who is 7 0 in NBA Finals?

Horry went 7-0 in The Finals, a mark earned with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. With so many deep playoff runs and incredible moments to choose from, Horry's postseason experience makes him the perfect candidate to break down some of the greatest moments on his Finals Files podcast.
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Has an 8 seed ever beat a 1 NBA?

Runner-Up: Denver Nuggets Upset Seattle Supersonics, 1994

8 seed beat a No. 1 seed in NBA history. It was also monumental, as the Sonics had won 63 games to Denver's mere 42.
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How many final losses does mj have?

Michael Jordan fell short 11 times in the NBA Finals in his career.
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Who is technically the best basketball player?

The 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time
  • Shaquille O'Neal. ...
  • Larry Bird. ...
  • Bill Russell. ...
  • Oscar Robertson. ...
  • Wilt Chamberlain. ...
  • Magic Johnson. ...
  • Michael Jordan. ...
  • LeBron James. LeBron James Maddie Meyer/Getty Images.
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