Full Game: Jordan's 45-Point Explosion Silences Reggie Miller | Bulls vs Pacers (March 10, 1990)

Описание: This complete game archive captures a signature regular-season performance from Michael Jordan, who settled a contentious duel with a 45-point eruption against the Indiana Pacers on March 10, 1990. The 117-105 victory was overshadowed by the fiery back-and-forth between Jordan and a young, trash-talking Reggie Miller. The game serves as a classic exhibit of Jordan's legendary competitive nature, showcasing his ability to weaponize an opponent's words and turn them into fuel for a dominant performance.

The game was a heated Central Division battle, with Miller challenging Jordan from the start. Miller's 30-point performance kept the Pacers in the fight, but his persistent on-court chatter ultimately provoked a decisive response from Jordan. "I just got tired of him talking," Jordan stated plainly to the Chicago Tribune after the game. "He's a guy who likes to talk, and that gets me going." As the two stars matched baskets and glares, Jordan took it upon himself to personally shut down Miller on defense in the crucial moments of the second half, all while methodically taking the game over on offense.

This was more than just another win; it was a personal statement. As Bulls forward Horace Grant observed, Miller made a critical mistake: "Reggie got Michael going... You don't want to get Michael upset. He takes it as a personal challenge." Jordan's final, official stat line was a staggering 45 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals. He not only won the game but emphatically won the war of words, providing a key early chapter in his long-standing rivalry with Miller and delivering a lesson that would echo throughout the league for the next decade.

Timestamp Index:

00:00 - Game Start
00:08:21 - Michael Jordan and the Bulls start the game on a 10-0 run.
00:18:45 - Rik Smits gives the Pacers their first lead of the game after trailing by 10.
00:40:34 - Reggie Miller hits a "Boom baby!" three-pointer.
00:46:46 - An "all-time slammer" by Rik Smits is immediately answered by a Michael Jordan slam.
00:54:59 - Jordan splits two defenders behind his back for an incredible score.
00:56:55 - "Oh, what a shot!" Reggie Miller beats the halftime buzzer.
01:12:01 - Rik Smits follows a missed shot with an explosive tip-in dunk.
01:41:26 - Jordan gets the steal and a breakaway "throw down" dunk to extend the lead.
01:48:44 - Jordan hits a long jumper for his 43rd point, sealing the victory for Chicago.