On this day in 1992, Michael Jordan had an iconic performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Portland Trail Blazers. Known as 'The Shrug Game,' Jordan set an NBA Finals record by hitting six three-pointers in the first half and scoring 35 points, also a Finals record. Additionally, he recorded 11 assists and only one turnover, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 33-point victory. This performance is remembered for Jordan's famous shrug after his sixth three-pointer.
On this day in 1991... MJ pulled off the iconic mid-air hand switch in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers! The Bulls would go on to win their 1st of 6 championships in an 8 year span 🏆 https://t.co/9vHkPngNrl
On this day 33 years ago, Michael Jordan switched hands ... mid-air in the NBA Finals 🔥 (via @SportsCenter) https://t.co/V9M6eeHuEY
"Oh! A spectacular move by Michael Jordan!" On this day 33 years ago, MJ switched hands mid-air in Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs. the Lakers 🤯 https://t.co/WKQtiRUeIJ
33 YEARS AGO TODAY 🐐 MICHAEL JORDAN made this "Spectacular Move" during a spectacular 33-point performance (15/18 FG) in the 1991 NBA Finals! GM1: 36 PTS, 12 AST, 8 REB GM2: 33 PTS, 13 AST, 7 REB GM3: 29 PTS, 9 AST, 9 REB GM4: 28 PTS, 13 AST GM5: 30 PTS, 10 AST, 5 STL https://t.co/iZQEj4V9qJ
32 years ago today... Michael Jordan hit six 3-pointers in Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals against Portland and delivered his iconic shrug! https://t.co/aEdyCL9wzZ
"The Shrug Game" 🤷♂️ On this day in 1992, Michael Jordan had an iconic moment as he hit the shrug after knocking down an NBA Finals record 6 THREES in the first half of Game 1 vs. the Blazers 🐐 MJ scored 35 points in that half, also a Finals record! https://t.co/CsjRlAnfpd
32 YEARS AGO TODAY 🐐 Michael Jordan's "Shrug Game” People remember the 6 threes (35 PTS) in the 1st half but forget he also had 11 AST with just 1 TO in the 33-PT win. “I started running for the 3PT line. It felt like a FT.” https://t.co/uF97egb0wg
“The Shrug” 🤷♂️ On this day in 1992, Michael Jordan drilled 6 threes and scored 35 points in the first half of the NBA Finals 🔥 (via @NBAHistory) https://t.co/QhJW1yrTuH