“Michael Jordan Drops 32 Points, Pippen & Grant Step Up, and Bulls Defense Shines vs Cavs” 2.18.91
welcome back to the coliseum in Richfield second set out of the season on hand and they’ve come to see the Chicago Bulls who line up with John Paxton and Michael Jordan in the back court up front Harris Grant and Scotty Pippen and at the center position Phil cartright and there’s Phil Jackson in his second season as head coach of the Bulls he was an assistant under Doug Collins for two years and Phil credited with much of the Bulls defense defensive Improvement for the Cleveland Cavaliers who come in at 18 and33 the veteran Darnell Valentine and the back court with Craig Elo Chucky Brown and Larry Nance up front and at Center Brad dowy the first three time Allstar in Cleveland Cavalier history and the head coach lny Wilkins 53 years old out of the Schoo yards of Brooklyn a Hall of Famer in his 15year playing career with St Louis Seattle and Cleveland the officials Hugh Evans Jimmy Clark and Mike cabil and there is Michael [Applause] Jordan who comes in as the NBA’s leading score averaging just under 31 per game and Steve C ELO has seen a bit of Michael over the years he certainly has and it seems to be a personal Challenge and a front that they laid out to him that has forced him to play so well with all of those 50-point games he’s laid down here in Cleveland Cavaliers yesterday afternoon in Baltimore lost to the bullets 108 104 that stopped Cleveland’s three game wi streak while Chicago Saturday night at home beat the Nets 99 87 CH Brown able to get it going for the Cavaliers Chucky Brown in his second year out of North Carolina State Paxon for Jordan and this is Grant played by n and Grant has TI at two Darnell Valentine and who has replaced Mark Bry in the starting [Music] lineup BR backing on pippet nice oh rcky Brown on a number of occasions has been able to get off to a fast start and then will be replaced later on often does not see much action in the second half Mar the strength of the Cleveland Cavaliers team is up front and Chucky Brown when he gets off to these kinds of starts really is a factor for them they like to be an opportunity transition team otherwise they’re going to P it inside here’s so the Cavs off to a six2 lead Brad Dy perhaps the best passing Center in the game leads all set cers with 171 assists having a standout allar around campaign here’s Grant hard on the [Applause] rebound Valentine prior to his signing as Darnell is able to hit played two weeks in the Mexican League he spent pre-season in the camp of the Milwaukee Buck and last year saw some Service as a television comp in your hometown of Portland yes Marvin I told him if he went to Mexico he probably would never come back proved me wrong Michael Jordan cuts the Cavalier lead to 8 to four D Valentine tells me that you advised him to get into a shape by playing in Mexico he’s not thrilled about his Mexican experience that should be pointed out have you disected any other such advice Chicago foul with number 23 Michael Jordan Jord calls for that foul with Jordan he knows he can get a shot anytime he wants and this is one area of his game that is really developed and that is the perimeter jump shot nice little turnaround gets his opening two Cavaliers have hit their first four field goal attempts fin time play by Paxon already set the pick already off the head making five out of five for the Cavaliers they lead the Bulls 104 bulls have won three out of three this season against Cleveland they have won eight straight in the regular season against the Cavaliers Cavaliers had won the previous seven in regular season Play N handling that pass 124 weeland off to the fast start with just over 3 minutes gone by and Bill Jackson wants to over Valentine reading the court extremely well after getting the rebound nice lead pass to Larry nanson an easy scoring opportunity for the Cleveland Cavaliers ladies and gentlemen I wish my old partner was here tonight because this used to be our song I have everything all my dream [Music] in the movies happy 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[Music] buy Wilkins this is fifth year as coach of the Cavaliers 18th season overall as head coach he guided Seattle to the title back in 7879 I I mentioned his Hall of Fame playing career 15 years with the old St Louis Hawks Seattle and Cleveland lny Wilkins contract up at the end of this season prior to the last couple of days there had been no indication concerning his future in fact general manager Wayne Embry had said he would not discuss Wilkins contract until the season is over but as reported on Showtime Cavs and Bunny Wilkins currently working on a new pack he currently Mak oh there’s Jordan and the Cavaliers leaded by the score 12-6 Wilkins reportedly makes 325,000 per year he is asking this according to sources relating it to Showtime asking for 550 and a threeyear Cavaliers with their first Miss of the day but Marv you look at the shots they’ve been getting a high percentage opportunity good score from Scott now Scotty Pippen time to time has had his difficulties playing on the road although recently that has not been the case why is that how do you explain I I think he’s one of those players that needs to get off to a good start on the road and when he doesn’t he becomes very tentative particularly from outside in drive like the one he just made and if he doesn’t get those shots to go in nonf NY with a nice fake on CTI Cavaliers with a 148 lead Bill Jackson calling that early timeout Cleveland opening up by hitting its first six shots Michael Jordan beginning to heat up he now has six and the Cavaliers lead 1410 [Music] Carell Valentine resetting against John Paxon Chucky brown with the Fate off the screen yes Chucky Brown Chucky brown with an impressive move he’s been a starter the last nine games and he’s been shooting well Cleveland with a six-point [Music] lead Pippen given the shot that’s the shot that hurts him on the road and when he can’t get that one to go in that’s when pipping struggled that’s when the Bulls struggle you saw the hesitancy on the part of Scotty Pippen C wght looking for position and that had a force crowd wanted to travel Cavaliers with the ball they lead it by six Valentine trying to get it down low to D whenever you see the tongue go out you know something bad is going to happen you don’t know how bad it’s going to be but he was devastating on this Jam just flew by all of the Cavs and he’s off the mark six straight points for Jordan 620 to go in this opening quarter cartright with the jump hook Dy off the board layland Cavaliers with a record of 18 and 33 the the club hard hit by injury today the start of a three-game home stand and ELO stri the alyo well a semi Al ELO didn’t have the angle that he wanted tried to lead Chucky Brown and he ended up losing the good scoring opportunity but ELO trying to put some pressure on Jordan defensively made a nice clean kick and they had chance to score easily talking to Craig Elo yesterday about how he plans to go against Michael Jordan he says he tries to keep Jordan occupied looks to open up the strong at the at the offensive end well Craig gilo yet to take his shot today but you do have to keep Jordan occupied otherwise you get him with that help defense they almost TOS it away again ELO says also he he desperately was deflect it out it’ll be Cavalier ball he desperately attempts to stay in front of Jordan then try to funnel him to the the big guys the the shot blockers like Nance we all desperately try to sounds easy on paper Cleland is at8 of 10 from the field they lead it 1610 here’s ELO penetrating and it will be Chicago ball and now a change on the decision the official M cost saying my fault it should stay right there ELO on the drive the ball will come off of Scotty pipp in the correct call and now the Cavaliers call for a timeout 5 minutes 11 seconds remaining in this first quarter fact Ford Thunderbird Bronco Mustang Ranger and f-s Series pickup are all the bestselling vehicles in their class fact the new Ford Escort is the 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because there’s no law against fast relief the product The Proving Grounds the [Music] results STP gas treatment is the edge [Music] one of the stars of this Cleveland Cavalier team is Mark Price who was out this year with an injury but it looks like your Rehabilitation is coming along just fine well it is coming along fine in mod and uh I’d like to be back now unfortunately I won’t be back till next year but things are going good right now well one of the tough things when you heard is coming out watching him play is it it is tough knowing that I could be out trying to make a difference but uh I just come and try to give him as much support as I can all right good luck you and keep working thanks a lot all right Mark all right mod Mark Price undergoing knee surgery out for the season the Cavaliers 9 and 25 since Mark went down for the season and since that time they direct 80 90% of their offense to either J or Cavaliers have now lost 133 games due to injury that is a very high number only Denver has lost more player games to injury will Purdue has come on for the first time replacing Bill cartright who was 0 for four so Pippen Grant and Purdue up front with Paxton and Jordan in the back court three on the shot clock here’s Pippen and a loose ball foul against the Bulls Jordan over the top trying to get that rebound fou number 32 wue Scotty Pippen with a tough try right there they end up with the call excuse me against will Purdue and not Michael Jordan and here is John hot rod Williams stearing it from the crowd Chucky Brown sitting down hot rod with the strong breeding he has played well since making the return from the sprained left foot G providing an eight- Point Cavalier lead 420 remaining and this opening quarter Jordan shaking off ELO and hitting like that a replay of the shot eight points for Michael Jordan referring to the mix shot of the playoffs that beat the Cavaliers and it will be Cleveland ball this is the same type of shot that got the Chicago Bulls a win in their playoff with the Cavs when they won 57 except we don’t get that reaction yeah Ard getting position on Purdue Purdue played him well well and here comes Jordan Michael Jordan with the change of Direction and then foul both n Larry and going for the block n called for his first line as you watch Jordan weave his way down the floor he shows a great deal of confidence in po feeling that he can score and do almost anything he wants against his team and his numbers indicate that he can yes against the Cavaliers he is averaging just under 34 per game lifetime the numbers are coming down but to me that indicates that his game has developed 972 free throws in his rookie season he primarily was a slashing driving type of player he developed the rest of his game his free throws won’t be as many but his numbers have been just as effective so he’s going to the the jump shot more frequently and as a result not going to the line as he did in the P 1814 Cleveland on top three and A2 remaining in this first quarter and Valentine was Bump by BJ Armstrong who just checked in number 10 BJ Armstrong is his first this is exactly the the start that the Cavs really didn’t I excuse me the bull did not want to see the Cavs get off to they’ve been scoring at the offensive end their confidence level is up and they’re being very aggressive at both Dan getting the good position on Grant throws it back out here here’s Dy and Pippen has a three on two the lead for Armstrong finds for two yes and it counts beautifully executed Fast Break by the Chicago Bowl John Williams not happy with the call and you can see why as he thought he had a good chance to make a play from the rear and didn’t get any of them did get a piece of the head however that counts as a foul and will Purdue will have a chance for a three-point play only a 61% free throw shooter 1816 Cleveland on top Valentine showing his speed and the pass broken up Williams from ELO that counts and the foul beautiful double pass thrown by Craig Elo a broken play turns out to be the best play for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they get the ball and the defense is kind of spread out Movement by John Williams right to the hoop and he has a chance for a three-point play but that shows you what ball movement and player movement can do when players will go to the basket the defense has to react when they’re late they usually pay the price and brick thrown up by Hotrod a foul called on Pippen here’s Armstrong Pippen with the save Chico and last Touch by ELO made contact while out of bounds so it will be Chicago ball just under 3 minutes remaining in this first quarter and it’s the Cavaliers 20 the Bulls 16 Marv Albert with Steve Jones and Aman [Music] Rashad Armstrong air ball well he’ll say an assist as Scotty Pippen is able to put it home for his second bucket 2018 Cleveland pressure being shown by Armstrong things getting sloppy Valentine fortunate to recover the one area where they suffer the most in the great situation they usually don’t make the correct read Jordan with the tongue out but he’s met by the double team Jordan and the ball goes back to the Cavaliers one area that the Cavs will have to do a real good job today is on the board they cannot let Chicago they cannot allow Chicago to get second and third opportunities the strength of their team is up front dhy Nance Williams are all good rebounders they’ve got to let Chicago to one shot that pass thrown too strong hot rod Williams could not handle it and the reaching called on N back to the subject of rebounding during the three- game win streak of the cavali they dominated off the board they outrebounded their opponents by an average of 10 per game so things were clicking over that stretch Nance trying to make the steal after Valentine had caused the ball to pop up Valentine out John Morton in John Morton seconde man at a seat in Hall he’s been playing well he’s been getting the minutes as of late another bad pass Larry Nance sitting down after picking up his second foul and the rookie from duke Danny Ferry getting set to come on for the first time Cavaliers got off to the fast start hit their first six from the field and they have pulled off they now have a twoo lead and that is an illegal defense call illegal defensive warning on Chicago that’s a warning you hearing Jordan saying he was Triple teaming and you saw the danger of what ELO talked about not keeping Jordan occupied he comes around from the side trying to make a play on the ball ELO didn’t cut to the hoop and that’s what allowed that illegal defense to be you see Pippen go into the lane to guard an area but three men around Brad Dory Danny Ferry has checked in he had a good one against the Knicks here on Friday night hot rod Williams providing a four-point lead for the Cavaliers minute and a half remaining in this first quarter Armstrong and Jordan at the guards Purdue with pippet and Grant up front the reverse did not work the tip in is fo Hallis grant moris grant with his second field goal he has four and the Bulls Trail by two n going right at Purdue 24 and the Bulls 20 with one minute left in the first [Music] quarter Armstrong for Jordan Jordan on the recovery blls controlling the board for two is stopped and he is fouled the foul is on number 35 Danny F Danny Ferry called for his first situation we talked about second and third opportunities hurting the Cavaliers the initial play to Jordan broke them down and you’ll see all of the red jerseys getting to the ball first the Cavs reacting late and that gets will Purdue back on the line will Purdue in his third season out of vandero as we mentioned earlier not good free throw shooter what he is good at is going to the glass he’s very active around the basket you got to keep him off the window and uh you know when you look at him you say ah he can’t do it but you’ll see night after night when he gets playing time as we see hoders come in he will get numbers in the rebound category Craig hoders the NBA’s three-point shooting Champion checked in for the first time and Craig hoders had a good one against the Nets Saturday night in Chicago 7 for 10 14 points and 17 minutes off the pressure Cavaliers had trouble Dy again all the wayy and Brad Dy showing us his entire repertoire Cavaliers lead it by four 3 seconds to go in the first quarter D is the high man he has 12 Grant shooting Grant 2624 Cleveland out of 20 seconds in the quarter [Music] dangerous pass started taking taking a shot at it deflected out by the they found their solution to their guard W get the ball to Brad Dy he’ll break the Press he’ll make the pass he’ll make the drive so John Morton setting it up John Morton a first round graphic last year never got going after suffering a a full hamstring early in the season 3 seconds remain and it’s Dy again two and 2/10 seconds left in the quarter and Grant kicks it out so sparked by the shooting of Brad DY 7even for nine from the field for 14 points the Cavaliers hearing it from the home crowd they lead the Bulls after one by the score of 28 24 [Music] yo M Blackman here with the laddin lamb I am the genie on the lamb I’m granting you just one wish which I wish for do you know do you know do you know a million dollars nah tax problem a new car can’t drive I got it look Mom I can fly I like that Genie I am the greatest fact Ford outsell Chevrolet and every other American competitor fact across the country Ford outsells Honda Nissan and Toyota combined fact every year for the past 4 years Ford has had the bestselling cars and trucks in America call it leadership call it winning call it anything you want the simple fact fact is Ford is number one save during leadership month at your Ford dealer now any ideas when it comes to Innovative thinking business is always searching for the better way but for Innovative shipping they already have the best way super track it helps tell you where your package is at any moment anywhere 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30 in a row from three-point distance in practice people don’t realize the strength required uh to be able to shoot from that distance forget about accuracy but uh to pump it right on line and to to get that Rhythm down to where you’re not thinking about the shot second quarter is underway and the Cavaliers Le the balls by the score 284 on number 35 Danny F foul called on ferry one of the problems that Danny Ferry has had in his rookie year has been that he has been fouled he was telling me earlier that is one of the problems that he had with the air year in Italy he was committing too many reachin fouls and he has had difficulty coming out of that habit here in the NBA even victimized like most rookies get victimized when they don’t realize how much strength how much quickness they face every night John John Morton and John Morton has given the Cavaliers a 3027 lead Cleveland 14 for 21 from the field in the first quarter Pippen oh nice move again Scot N9 points for Scotty Pippen who is not having difficulties here on the road when pipping plays like that the Bulls win and they win very see if he continues that play Steve Kerr who just checked in with the perfect Fe for Brad Dy who has been allow to get the good position by Will Purdue already high man with six 16 Michael Jordan getting a rest at this point with 10 points there Facey King who also just came on hting on Curry and here come the Cavaliers and it’s D we today he has played an outstanding 14 minutes here in the ball game they go through him most of the time got William John Williams off the pick and it’s a 34 29 lead two minutes gone by in the second quarter Cavaliers have led all the way pippet with the step he thought he was fouled Phil Jackson very upset looking for the call here’s Dy with the p Dy is now 9 for1 he has 18 points Bill Jackson calling for the 20 second time [Applause] out normally Brad Dy struggles against Bill cartright and the Chicago Bulls but not today it is dhy inviting Jordan 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Draft presents number one draft choices well today’s fell Genuine Draft number one pick Brad Dy the 1986 top selection of the Cleveland Cavaliers three-time Allstar Center has led the Cavs for three straight years in rebounds and uh this season as has been customary leads NBA centers in the assist Department with 171 he’s come back in a big way last year he missed 41 games because of toe surgery and it was a major blow to Cleveland off to the 9 for 11 start 18 points as a reminder at the end of today’s broadcast we’ll be selecting the M Genuine Draft player of the game two minutes have gone by in the second quarter Cavaliers lead it 3629 BJ Armstrong so BJ Armstrong able to put one down against the net Saturday night only 1 for eight for BJ who had been shooting well recently there’s Bon on on the penetration his second field goal and again a seven-point lead for Cleveland pippet played by Williams King Armstrong puts the move on Morton got the step and hits DJ DJ Armstrong is ahead of schedule now in his development one of those plays is challenging the defense and he far going glass Danny Ferry shooting better recently we heard the discussion on on Showtime again codes from outside Craig Hodes that’s a three-pointer by the master of the three what a wink over in our Direction what’s going on here Craig incidentally trying to uh that’s an offensive foul Craig trying to pump up a duel with Larry Bird challenged bur to a three-point shooting contest looking for a promoter Returns the crowd reacted to John Morton getting smacked on the screen right here by Scotty pip and he was trying to come across that allowed Craig Hodge’s Freedom all day as a matter of fact to knock down that three-point field goal and Brad dowy hears it from the crowd sits down nine for 11 18 points bill cartri has returned for Chicago L Nance back on the floor for Cleveland Pippen setting it up off the dble shot 11 for Pippen cers 40 the Bulls 38 Cur being played by Craig [Music] hod now Brad Dy has been to story and we’ll see if Barry Nan and John Williams can continue the scoring up front and Mike cille says it will be Chicago ball Danny Ferry has hit his first two from the field see the ball pop out right there Morton thought he had BJ Armstrong knocking it out of bounds but it goes against the cab H right play by hot rod Willams 3 second violation start of to say on the pregame show on the one of the major topics of discussion the Danny Perry Ron Hopper deal Hustle but will be a Cleveland ball and Wayne Embry has taken some heat in particular with the slow progress of of f there’s wide Wayne formerly wide Wayne general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers they need a press breaker in the need to already they finally get it over the reason that he’s taking e though is not because of Danny Barry but because there’s been no F guard to replace Ron Harper work out nor did Derek Chas who turns out to be a small forward in a guard’s body trade was Danny Ferry and Reggie Williams coming to the Cleveland Cavaliers Ron Hopper plus two number ones one turned out to be ly VA plus the number one next season telling us [Applause] yesterday extensive conditioning program he feels that he does lack in stamina but thinks eventually in particular with a good ball Club he will be a solid complimentary player and Danny Ferry is like moss and he grows on you he’s got to have the right environment and with a good group of people by the third year he should be a player that plays very solidly throughout his career how to fire at the shot clock running that he’s like moss yeah just under 7 minutes remaining in the first half aers with the ball they lead it by two both clubs shooting well in the second quarter seven for n from the field they’re trying to take advantage of mismatch bar Jordan Jordan steps then makes a steal Michael Jordan who just returned here’s King play has been an excellent shot blocking ball Club what a pass and hotl Williams able to hand it off to Craig Elo unselfish play by John Hotrod Williams could have thrown that down G ELO too that’ll help ELO as he’s got the toughest job of the night trying to shut down geordan W one by four right and the loose ball foul on King time out Cleveland Cavaliers timeout Cavaliers now take a timeout a good look ahead from Morton to John Williams a better play and ELO is on the scoreboard and he thanks John Hotrod Williams as many shots as possible to win cash whether you take your lunch to work or your work to lunch today’s special is Sharps from Miller the Breakthrough non-alcoholic Brew with real beer [Music] taste this is silly it isn’t like there’s not enough room he always has to drive driving the Mazda Protege is so enjoyable people don’t think of it as a compact car why do we go through this every time maybe I drive too fast he dri so slow but while the Protege may have room for five unfortunately there’s only room for one driver next time we take one car yeah ours the Mazda [Music] PR my very 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four three of his four years of course he is the son of former bullets general manager Bob Ferry now a close personal friend of Pete vessie you got to say Insider forget that general manager thing his his son is really a itic of his and we’ll find out how they go at each other later on oh really yeah he is a Critic you say yes is he taking shots at his dad’s television performances he has he has just under 6 minutes remaining in the first half Williams and the Cavaliers continue the hot shooting they lead it 4640 BS with cartright 11 and Grant up front clip levingston now on the floor Jordan and hoders in the backboard Williams on the rebound good bux out of Grant Williams squaring up couldn’t get the move on Grant down to six on the 24 Morton wanted help out a three on the shot clock out of one and Elo Elo was able to beat the 24 second buzzer Craig Elo with a second field goal is four Cleveland leaves by eight Rogers try to use the pick here’s Grant and F [Music] rebound Tempo has been really important for these Cavs and they’ve gotten a better feel of how to control it Barry misses a three-point field goal try Michael Jordan to this point four out of eight 10 points in this stretch which Chicago has had Jordan back in they seemed a little bit confused as to where they want to try to get a score they go to PES for another three-point dve [Music] eight point Cleveland Cavalier lead they come off a loss to the bullets yesterday in Baltimore at one three in a row going in rookie AJ English had a career high of 31 points Jordan twisting his way and that is offensive interference here’s Darnell Valentine reporting back John Paxton and Scotty Pippen come out for the Bulls this is worth another look even though he does go tended he makes all kinds of adjustments to get that close then KN it’s going to come off tips it as it’s still on the rim but you can see the adjustments by Michael Jordan showing that ability to change and manufactur shot ELO and Valentine at the guard Williams Nance and Ferry up front Ferry guarded by Pippen lurry and it will be Chicago ball the Bulls come at a 35 and 14 leading the Central division game and a half over Detroit they’ve won five straight six out of the last seven and they come off a win over the Nets Saturday night in Chicago that’ll be called a leg block and the Bulls get it back with a new 24 that’s going to allow D back in the ball game with p had the ball in this sequence he has been reluctant to pull the trigger from the perimeter that’s a shot that will draw the defense up which will allow him to go by his man otherwise he’s got a lot of distance to make up to get to the hoop and Grant with eight points harus grant that was made excellent strides the ti with the shooting Touch of his fourth season out of ELO beating P nice set up for William oh the layup and it will be Cleveland ball Chicago BS first the Bulls take a timeout penetration will always break down the defense and John Williams was right at The 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shot at ELO on the pick he didn’t get the call at two in a row that he’s got hammered on but we’ll find out how ELO responds Jord Michael Jordan with 12 48 44 it’s a four-point Cavalier [Applause] lead play have missed their last six field goal attempts a pump and run and Dy hits over C Dy has 20 and Bill cight to this point 0 for six Jordan taking advantage of the ELO gamble but could not connect and Phil Jackson felt that Jordan was fouled and the mismatch will he be able to take advantage of it get some easy opportunity now Dan used to be a guy that played inside since that ankle injury he’d got primarily a perimeter player turn over and the foul is called off the contact Grant picks it up that’s his first first in the last two minutes we’ll see the cartright screen and the pop on Elo they having some around the league particularly in Houston Texas who play that bill cartright over the years has got away with some pretty hard hits on people in particular of course the other side of that pict that Elijah also has been known toh Jam a few I think cartright is just a clumsy award type of player who style of play causes injuries you really have to know that going in when you’re playing against him try to use a little bit more caution haris Grant able to hit interestingly Phil Jackson bu right’s coach was that player with those sharp elbows that would make contact his own teammates with the Knicks did not like to practice against Phil because they they’re beaten up in a burin and those are those kind of players exist and when you’re playing against one you just have to make sure that you try to keep your head or some Ral area out of the way cuz in sure to get hit 26 seconds to go of the half fourpoint player lead coming up at halftime going to be Bob and paty credential halftime report that is just ahead Cleveland Cavaliers Burning It Up 25 out of 40 from the field for 63% Chicago at 20 for 46 mny Wilkins in a conversation with Darnell Valentine this has not been a pleasant season of The World of Sports for Cleveland franchises Browns 3 and 133 they make the coaching change Indians suffer Cavaliers at 18 and 33 and we even listed the Cleveland crunch of the major St I know you’ve been a long time season ticket hold over front yeah we’re making a comeback front we got the best chance to be over 500 good execution by the Cleveland Cavaliers as they enter the ball from the top with good position from hot rod will he draws the foul and will go to the line those kinds of plays put a lot of pressure on the defense because it’s open and when P has time to spot someone close to the hoop like that chances are you get a foul you get a shot hot rod Williams not a good free throw shooter this season in his 14 games only at 50% and he’s 0 for two this afternoon 16 and 510 seconds left to the half they it over for three and the Bulls will hold for a final shot they’re down by four Jordan putting moves on Elo the 5 Seconds Jordan shooting rebounded by gardy and that will do it Ladi gentl a relatively quiet first half for Michael Jordan he leads with 126 Brad Dy with 10 for 13 from the field 20 points in all to spark the Cavaliers to a 5046 lead here at the coliseum in Richfield we’ll be back in a moment well Michael Jordan who over the years has averaged 34 per game against the Cavaliers off to a lowkey start 12 points only five out of 13 from the field in the first half and Brad Dy Leading The Way with 20 for Williams Chucky brown with six Chicago Bal as we resume third quarter underway ackon and joran at the guard pipping with cartright and Grant up front and cartright looking to get off early he is now 0 for seven Cavaliers open with Darnell Valentine Craig Elo in the back court lry n Brad doy and Chucky Brown up front Lenny Wilkins concerned with pressure and the point of attack that’s where the ball is and double teaming D let’s see if it happens by the Bulls five on the shot CL it’s a oneon-one situation and Dy is on fire a very difficult shot so Dy has 22 it’s a 5246 Cleveland lead Bill Jackson telling me last night that normally no problem the center position because C right neutralizes Dy well that is past tense a friendly rim for Grant Brant has 12 5248 Cleveland they Cavaliers in a battle for the seventh and eighth playoff positions in the Eastern Conference B with the Knicks in Indiana and Washington oh a facial by Chucky Brown he is four for four for eight points Cavaliers Le it by six and Brown gets to it Chucky Brown in his second season from North Carolina State loves to run thrives in the running game and they isolate D giving him a one-on-one away from the basket allowing him to work his way in to see the result he is unconscious at this point Brad doy 12 for 15 he has 24 points Cleveland leaves it by six Jordan lost it recaptured lost it they’ll count it up B Michael Jordan upset he felt he was fouled we’ll see if that lobbying does anything for Jordan and the Bulls and gets them going at the offensive end but it has been all aggressiveness by the Cavs and they have been taking it to the Bulls in red today now ELO playing Paxton and it’s Valentine on a switch against Jordan and he gets the call Darnell Valentine picks up the foul that will send Michael Jordan to the Valentine shakes his head in disbel the crowd boo because of the call Jordan Beats him to the spot looks as though there was no contact but Michael Jordan on the L Michael Jordan last year led the NBA in scoring for the fourth consecutive season last year average 33.6 per ball game every coach that has had Jordan has said they want his minutes to come down Bill Jackson has been able to accomplish it the reason the other people are beginning to play better he’s got a better cast around him calers 56 and the Bulls 50 we are early in the third quarter and Valentine setting it up at pressuring to have a mismatch ELO and paon they get a foul down at that end trying to recover from that mismatch Chicago foul number five John John Paxon committing his first it started with Valentine recognizing that was Jordan in front of him they quickly squeez it down inside Paxton picks up the personal haris gilo got away from him [Music] and Pippen was stopped Pon John Paxton with his first field goal attempt and he’s cut the Cleveland lead out of four Lenny wilin calling for for the timeout with 910 remaining and the third will’ll be back at the coliseum in Richfield after these words two when the only thing better than making it to the top is making it to the bottom it’s the right view now because you know looking good isn’t just for summer it’s the right view because you know Winter’s the time to turn up the heat so call for the Silver Bullet the one that won’t slow you down it’s theide now a new high 4 L engine anti-lock Brak and exclusive shift on the Fly full-time four-wheel drive make Jeep Cherokee the ultimate vehicle for the hustle and bustle of everyday life save $700 on new 1991 Jeep Cherokees the product The Proving Grounds the [Music] results STP gas treatment is The [Music] Edge because there are races that last 24 hours because there are rallies that last 4 days there are high performance tires called [Music] michigans the NBA on NBC is brought to you by is light the one that won’t slow you down the Silver Bullet is the right fear Now by Jeep and Eagle the official vehicles of the NBA and by Nike who reminds you to just do [Music] it a 5652 lead for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Chicago Bulls two weeks ago Michael Jordan lashed out at Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krauss he felt that Krauss should have completed a deal to acquire Walter Davis who ended up with the Portland Trail Blazers and Jordan has not been shy about opinions if he were general manager of the bows reportedly the BS have the deal for Derek hoer of Dallas but as You’ expect either club would confirm trade talk of that nature that is going to be real tough deal for the Bulls to pull off simply because the Mavs are going to want a lot for Harper who’s a big part of any success they’ve had so far SE eight and a half to go in the third here’s Dy Darley was looking for a hit that time and cartright backed away that threw him off Jordan Michael Jordan that’s his first field goal of the third quarter he has 16 look of pain on the face of Lenny Wilkins as he’s seen that Cavalier lead trimmed to two they have led by as many as eight they have forgotten what got them the lead in this stretch they come from the outside n finally gets on the board Larry Nance who has been shooting the jumper better and better these past couple of years he has worked very hard on the on the outside shot Michael Jordan and he be uh beginning to get going Michael Jordan did not have a good first half five for 13 it’s a two-point Cleveland lead Brown able to sh able to take advantage Scotty Pippen had the head turn 60 to 56 Cavaliers top said it right there whenever you don’t see the play you’re going to get burned and Chucky Brown is surpris on more than one occasion this [Music] afternoon using screen more at this point in his career not much of a pick but enough to give him enough of a breakway you see the practicing has paid off with that jump shot he gets it to go down he’s got six in the quarter Scotty Pippen will go to the line fouled by Chucky Brown New York Nick coach John McLoud who had Larry n in Phoenix was telling us the other day how hard n worked after practice during the course of the the off SE Cloud him a St put the extra time in and as a result he also improved his free throw shooting Cloud said he SC little semicircle Type move at the free throw line which would take him right out of it and the same has occurred here in Cleveland where the Cavaliers have worked hard with n on improving his allaround game crowd reacting as George was called that’s his second second team second the Bulls plan to dig themselves out of a hole with this pressure Cavs had not really handled it well they’ve got to move the ball they got to move people a little bit quicker the secret for them in this case will be Brad Dy he’s always available for a pass’s brown and cauri rebound bus a good Ro team they’re 15 and 11 on the road here’s Jordan able to penetrate and the game is tied at 60 tipping with the steel Jordan and he’s held iance have also won their last three straight on the road what can Jordan do accelerate and get to a spot very quickly and also change while he’s accelerating you see him do that past ELO and then make an adjustment as he Glides to the hoop and they are really beginning to get a rhythm and a feel of how they can attack these Cleveland Cavaliers now the pressure momentum has swung to the no splif the pressure is on the 10 the momentum with the Bulls and the Bulls have the lead for the first time [Music] today illegal defense called defense on Chicago that’s a technical foul that is a technical foul second time they’ve been [Applause] called and Darnell Valentine will shoot the te Valentine on the line for the first time this copyrighted telecast is presented by authority of the National Basketball Association and may not be reproduced or retransmitted in any form without the express written consent of the NBA 6261 Chicago 620 remaining in the third what is a sign of a team that struggles and loses it’s when you forget where your money is and that’s what the Cavs have done they come inside tonight Jordan going behind the back rejected by Nance ELO chasing the down and the ball goes back to the [Music] Bulls good pass ahead and Jordan accelerated but Nance has always been a great shot blocker gets a piece of that one Cavaliers with their six block shot of the day Paxton ran into his own man although he felt he was foul Grant pretty fast from Pippen R Grant it’s the Bulls 64 and the Cavaliers 61 howy with the step [Music] he has 26 that’s the money that I was speaking of he has been the guy that’s carried them offensively started well here in the third quarter they almost forgot about him for the last two or 3 minutes he’s now 13 for 17 Bill cauri finally hits he missed his first seven field goal attempts Valentine for [Music] Dy and the foul called on the ball number 24 bill it’s on cartright that’s that is his first one of the reason that pippens is so important is he can pass the ball he sees people Grant with a good cut two hands over the top John Hotrod Williams back on the floor the Bulls in the midst of a 103 run they lead it by three and that time an a ball probably should have taken that first decision to shoot weighted and aimed it that’s what caused it to be short will Purdue has checked in replacing bill cartright paon has now hit two out of three did not shoot at all in the first half Chicago extends to a fivepoint [Music] lead double up on [Applause] Valentine played by Pur by [Applause] Pippen and he’ll go to the line by ELO his first the perspiration on Jordan’s face tells you that they have kicked it up a notch and they have become very aggressive spinning in and trying to draw the three-point play got the shot away now we’ll see if he can get to two three thr now 6 for seven from the line here’s BJ Armstrong seconde player out of Iowa getting set to report it but first a timeout taken by Cleveland 424 remaining in the third it’s the Bulls Sports channel Saturday February 23rd at 900 p.m. for 75 years the workers compensation syst system has helped protect America’s workers but today Rising medical and claims costs and timec consuming litigation are threatening the effectiveness of the system in many states employers feel it workers feel it their families it’s as if now when a worker has an accident everybody gets hurt help strengthen workers compensation business and labor let’s do it together this good boy shares what he has with the rest of his class this bad boy doesn’t there’s only one Jeep Cherokee sport save $700 on new 1991 Jeep Cherokees all work it out if 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was reported this afternoon that you are in contract renegotiations with coach Lenny Wilkins is that true I have no comment on that t see if I never asked I’d never know all right thanks Wayne back to you Mar I have no comment Steve get over there and take care of Wayne will what do you mean no comments he said it with a smile though doesn’t want to give the coach any Edge ahuh Wayne everyy the general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers and this has been a club that has been hammered by injuries once again Mark Price undergoing the knee surgery out for the season Winston Bennett been out with back problems Henry James a CBA pickup who done a nice job as missed the last four games because of a sprained wrist he is dressed four today shot clocked out of two Valen time it has all gone wrong for the Cavs here in the third quarter blls leaded by six just under 4 minutes to go in the third and away from the ball the foul call offens foul offensive foul Larry on noul Utah leading San Antonio 55- 39 that is a battle for first in the midwest going into today the Spurs a game in front of the Jazz 2 seconds indic the 24 here Curry back in Lenny Wilkins was right in what he expected to see his team has not responded the way he’d like so the Bulls have control of the game and the scoreboard right now because of the play of Jordan as Michael has turned it on in the third quarter off the back dribble and the loose ball foul against the Cavaliers fou number 35 Danny f is his third penalty that is three on ferry you can’t overemphasize the fact that strength in conditioning against bigger people has been an area of concern for ferry in the Cavs he had his position couldn’t hold it end up fouling trying to keep Grant away from the FL mention the pickup that Michael Jordan has provided out of his 23 points 11 have come here in the third out by ferry sending grant for the line for the first time was Grant telling us the new prescription goggles have really change things around for him true he has one color for home one for Road Steve you were checking that out very three sets he has some white ones he has some black ones he has some red ones I don’t know what determines what day what gets worn but today it’s red on red hot rod Williams and will Purdue off the board Hipp it with the fake looking for a travel lny wilin upset three minutes to go and the F ELO picked off by Grant now able to recapture three on the 24 Grant good job and the Bulls now lead at 7263 they have taken over with a 153 runs now Valentine and the Cavaliers have to settle down they have to remember that Brad dhy is the man he has been scoring they have been looking in other places but they have got to come back through him he can get a shot anytime he wants that’s his fou on Pippen that’s John Borton seconde man from SE Hall checking it well next Sunday an NBA double header right here on NBC the Celtics taking on the Pacers Larry Bird makes his return to Indiana and the Lakers and the Pistons coverage beginning with NBA Showtime with Bob and Pat starting 12:30 eastern time here on NBC Craig Elo C ELO and I know the Detroit Pistons will be just delighted to see our NBC cameras well you know that the the Lakers want to prove that they can beat the Pistons into paddle so that’ll have playoff intensity and bird going home always brings a big reaction for Jordan rejected by Dy Pistons with the loss to the Knicks yesterday afternoon on our telecast now 0 and three went weing on hand Harris Grant has 19 7465 Chicago with just under two minutes to go in the third and the Bulls have turned things in the second half off the turnover here’s Armstrong oh he hit the N another Cleveland block call a re assist to Hot Rod Williams BJ Armstrong getting better at attacking the opponent Morton makes the block but there is Michael Jordan on the play Jordan gets another one of those fouls that the crowd does not like Don Williams reacts to it but Jordan goes back to the line this field goal percentage numbers that we saw indicate one thing both teams being aggressive at the offensive end in different ways and it was the Cavs with Dy in the first half it has been Grant and Jordan in the second half for Chicago that’s produced 63% shooting in the second half of play 25 for Jor although it has not been a sparkling performance for Michael minute and a half left in the third there’s a lot of players that wish they could have the UNS sparkling quarters like Jordan is having he’s got 13 now had 10 in the first and two that’s a nice Ball but everything is relevant is not up to his usual standards he’s 8 for 19 he he is not shot well I think we’re headed in that direction we we we may see one of those games where we get 40 points and don’t remember how he got him absolutely 10-point lead [Music] 7666 the Bulls taking over in the third a minute 20 remaining third quarter Armstrong breaking down picked ELO off here’s will Purdue will Purdue getting a piece of it 78 67 Purdue second field goal he has six the Cavs need a boost at the defensive end which should help them up at the offensive end they double UND ELO from downt ELO Greg ELO has been urged to shoot the three-pointer he had six attempts yesterday hit two against the bullets ELO is a player that misses the presence of price perhaps more than any other because he’s a good spot ofter can’t do many things unless he spr up lingon misfiring from Deep Morton going behind the back and addition to guard Cavaliers F within six 15 seconds to go on the [Music] [Applause] third out of 5 Seconds Armstrong for Purdue a buzzer basket I don’t think that’s what will Fue had in mind but he will take it slapping it off glass after three the bulls with an 8072 lead on the Cavaliers as BJ Armstrong was able to whip over to will Purdue and he finishes with the touch off the glass we’ll be back here at the coliseum in Richfield after we pause for these messages a new high output 4 L engine anti-lock [Music] Brak and exclusive 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three-pointer of the day he has 12 and the Cavaliers now Trail 875 as we get started in the fourth quarter a 227 run turning it around for the Bulls who have led by as many as 11 earlier Cleveland had it bigest lead a margin of eight Jordan and Armstrong at the guard with Purdue Lovingston and Grant up at called on Elo here second second team first ELO realizes beat and puts the body on him that gets the whistle he agrees with the call but again that takes a little bit more energy away from Jordan but Jordan has done some weight training and conditioning he feels it’s made him stronger so he can take that kind of play Armstrong going Baseline around Mort Dy on the rebound Brad Dy has had a superb game high man with 28 ELO off the break John Morton has played extremely well the break the Cavaliers move within [Applause] three Livingston Williams with the foul and Grant despite the goggles took a shot third in transition John Morton trips his own man but continues on makes a good decision to leave the ball to ELO who goes right over the top comes down on the the elbow but gets up he’s got five in the quarter and has Cleveland back in the ball game Aris Grant one for two from the line he now has 20 points get another look L thought he was going to get the charge almost grabbed him got nothing for it ELO came out the worst to wear Michael Jordan sitting down leaves with 25 13 of the 25 in the third quarter Craig hoders has checked back in hodgers up on Elo 8177 the Bulls on top minute and a half gone by in the four chance for the Cav to close with again will produce DJ Armstrong now at the point guard position Hodes in the back court levingston six on the 24 out of two Armstrong fires BJ Armstrong with his fourth field goal he is eight 8377 Chicago Borton off the hesitation dribble try to set up Williams and a foul called on the Bulls time out look to be Purdue timeout has been taken 957 to go in the fourth don’t worry about highways don’t worry about hills don’t 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left to go in the shot clock coach Linny Wilkins is designed to play they’re going to try to get Danny Ferry open from the side for that shot Marv arabad as the Cavaliers make their way back onto the floor tooot second hot rod Williams will throw in from the Baseline Ferry is at the foul line and guarded by King there it is to ferry from three-point range air ball as the 24 second buzzer went off well they got it as mod mentioned but tough shot Under Pressure Livingston going high off the glass for his first field goal Cliff Livingston spent two years with Detroit Six with Atlanta and signed with the bulls as a free agent and the foul called OD who does not like it that’s his second that’s his second no team will Purdue last D good position right there trying to his way around you can see the reaction of Purdue he likes it D he doesn’t [Music] here’s Armstrong DJ Armstrong showing the touch in recent weeks had a good one against the Knicks of Madison Square Gard last Thursday did not shoot well against the Nets on Saturday but they want him to shoot takes the pressure of Michael Jordan in particular with John Texon quiet this afternoon what he has done though is become more aggressive at the offens way off Marton had been making good decisions up till that shot ill advised could turn out the Hur as they come back and Le it up the Bulls have won three out of three against the Cavaliers this season they have taken eight straight in the regular season against Cleveland Cavaliers had won the previous seven in regular season play the Cavaliers last win over Chicago April of of 89 that took place at Chicago Stadium will go to the foul line the guys I think will have the easiest time of scoring for the Cavs Dy one John Williams 2 dhy is being guarded by John Williams John hrod Williams by Stacy King both of those guys have had difficulty at the defensive end you want to try to go through them make it easier to score they’ve been going outside rather than inside we’ll see if they make an adjustment the foul to put Steven cerr at the line here’s Michael Jordan back along with Bill cartright too late they just took them out Steve Kerr in his third season out of Arizona excellent free throw shooter his minutes have been down recently originally drafted by the Phoenix Suns Cavaliers acquired him for a second round draft pick he is an outstanding perimeter shooter led the NBA in three-point shooting at 51% last season and that’s Cur guarding Armstrong s and a half remaining in the four six point Chicago lead hi scri by Morton with the steel and the bucket and Phill Jackson wants to talk it over it is now a fourpoint Chicago lead [Music] we talked about John Morton making good decisions defensively Steeps in at the right time drives this one home and brings the crowd here at Richfield to their [Music] feet so why aren you playing they say I’m too small that’s what they used to say about me come on him and the little kid let’s take [Music] go next Point win this time want you wrun with me yeah yeah thanks SL man no he going to play with us oh he’s on my team you had first pick is is I love what you did for me man get it [Music] kid for real stand get down beat just like can’t [Music] be [Music] thing in today’s higher revving and hotter running engines where is a greater problem than ever before oil breakdown can shorten the life of vital engine parts that’s why there’s Castrol Castrol provides maximum protection against viscosity and thermal breakdown so use Castrol because driving today can be a grind Castrol engineered for today’s smaller cars he was born a working man’s son in America’s Heartland but by the time he left his hometown of frenchlick Indiana he was a local hero destined for National Fame Sunday Larry Bird returns to Indiana as the Celtics play the Pacers then the Lakers take on the Pistons a special double header of the NBA on NBC a rer this Saturday here on NBC college basketball big eight style Billy tubs Oklahoma Sooners will try to light up the scoreboard against their conference rival the j-hawks of Kansas that’ll be Saturday 2:00 Easter time right here NBC 8783 Chicago with the lead just under seven minutes to go in the fourth quarter Jordan popped it out pass for Stacey K King Stacy kings first field goal it’s the Bulls 89 and the Cavaliers 83 buy Wilkins going with the back court of Kerr and Morton Barry way off got [Applause] glass right back right back oh HPP it off the screen will be Chicago [Applause] ball is not happy with the call but he’s unhappy about this they relate with the double team that allowed Stacy King to break to the hoop right at the basket there was a pass and an easy two GRE ELO back replacing Steve [Music] Kerr wild pass thrown by King here’s Morton Jordon back oh Marton protected it and then changed his mind he tricked himself Jordan came across armr dri makes him AJ Armstrong has had an outstanding day 12 points for BJ Pippen knocks it away it will be Cleveland ball it’s an eight-point lead for the ball John Morton out in front and had a chance and in this position you want to take the ball to the glass he decides no show and tell to the wrong fot Darnell Valentine back along with brown replacing Danny Ferry and John Morton Morton leaves with eight Ferry with four points Valentine for [Music] ELO King switching out hands off the mismatch rebounded by Pippen and deflected last Touch by the Cavaliers Chicago with DJ Armstrong and Michael Jordan at the guards Bill cartright Stacy King and Scotty Pippen up front Ball’s leading to the central by a game and a half over Detroit at 35 and 14 hartright with the F and rejected that is block number 10 for the Cavaliers round with a pretty lead cig ELO cuts it to a Sixpoint Chicago leag bill cartright has struggled today he is one for nine from the field the interior defense of the Cavs has been outstanding the great blocking the ball John Williams comes over almost separates Jordan from the ball Armstrong and BJ Armstrong continues his superb shooting that from downtown he’s 7 for 10 overall for 15 points the Bulls lead 94 85 with just under 5 minutes left in the fourth n has to take this ball to the rim he’s got to get inside he’s got to make something happen big play Jordan I Jordan with a terrific then able to put it down CL Cavaliers timeout the Cavaliers calling for time with 424 remaining in the fourth Michael Jordan providing the highlights of the day yo Mar Blackman here with the Aladdin’s lamb I am the genie on the lamb I’m granting you just one wish wish I wish for do you know do you know do you know a million dollars nah tax problem a new car can’t drive I got it look Mom I can fly I like that Genie I am the greatest I couldn’t wait to call in my Toyota story I play hard in the outdoors I need a truck that I can depend on to get me there my Toyota’s got [Music] [Music] 352,000 we drink your Great American Beer millerite millerite with its crisp refreshing pills or taste it’s everything you want in a beer today what are they doing now they’re practicing touchdowns Wednesday on Hunter a CIA assassination plot implicates Novak’s father leaving her with only one place to turn I want to be with you tonight Hunter on [Music] NBC well if the Cleveland Cavaliers lose to the Chicago bowls today they will drop four games behind the Ninth Place team the Washington Bullets number seven and eight would make the playoffs as the race in the Eastern Conference the Knicks with the victory over Detroit yesterday at 22 and 29 Indiana defeated Sacramento yesterday and Washington beat Cleveland the Bulls matching their biggest lead of the game 9685 with 420 left in the fourth quarter the Cavs have a two-minute window in which to get back back into this ball game they cannot make mistakes they got to remember where they can score D is one of the places Jordan steal Michael Jordan Michael Jord there was no one in sight as Jordan off the steel was able to add to his portfolio 29 for Jordan 13 Point Chicago advantage Chucky Brown rejected by Scotty Pippen and a foul call see the double team comes over and just as cartright got there Jordan was from the rear with the ball ELO takes a good hard hit but Jordan was long gone coming down with two hands and thunder Stacy King picked up a foul and that puts Chucky Brown at the line BR is a 69% free throw shooter 11 points for brown Brad doy leading the Cavaliers with 28 he had 20 at the half Cavaliers not able to get him the ball effectively in the second half and D has hurt them that’s put them in this deficit position along with some aggressive defensive play Let’s see if the Cav defense can make a difference almost a back court [Music] violation BS look to take some time off the clock 5 of the 24 Hipp [Applause] it King on the follow it counts and the foul Stacy King will go to the line of BU pulling away Brown call for his second foul St King Stacy King in a second year out of Oklahoma he’s had a weight problem the first two years in the NBA which has annoyed the the coaching staff that makes both of them annoy even Anno cuz he’s not getting a playing time he fig if he played more maybe he wouldn’t have that weight problem if he didn’t have that weight problem he may play more but that play right there really took the air out of the Cavs effort could be tough for him to get back in it now 10187 Chicago BS pulling away in the second half off the turnover Jordan for Pippen recovered by Valentine this capacity crowd beginning to file out 20273 at the clean second set up of the Season Dan will go to the line they average about 15,000 per game in Rich number 23 Michael Jordan Jordan called for his third in the fourth quarter Utah with an 8367 lead on San Antonio Spurs have lost their last two Spurs are in one of those gray areas where injuries have taken a lot of their confidence away they’ve had to make some adjustments with Robinson going out to play power forward R cines getting the call and playing well but their Vin is now much thinner than it was Utah wins they will move into a virtual tie for First with San Antonio 10189 Chicago Bulls headed for their 36th Victory they’ll make at 36 and 14 35 and 14 equals their best Mark in team history after 49 games the 7172 blls open at 35 and 14 [Music] with his second field goal 10389 Chicago we come up on 2 minutes to go in this fourth quarter 2 minutes less than 2 minutes remaining fourth quarter ELO lost it Armstrong DJ and the blls with a 10589 lead and it appears a technical foul has been CAU frak ELO had something to say techical foul has been called on number three cille ELO upset and it puts Jordan at the line Michael Jordan nine for 10 from the foul line the Bulls became the aggressor after the intermission and that made the difference in the ball game for the pass number 18 ELO upset about this play right there contact but he lost control of the ball in the process and then he had something to say but he has had hands on and Body on defense against Jordan all day so you could you should expect the same in return Jordan with 30 so he has hit as a Jordan on the steel Michael Jordan Michael Jordan supplying late highlights one 8- 89 Chicago minute and a half remaining fourth quarter it all went sour with the Morton Show and Tell in transition and they had a chance to close maybe stay close he ended up pitching it back that broke their back right there they have never recovered Valentine [Music] Miss and now P setting up looking for help DJ Armstrong for Michael Jordan Jordan with 32 points BJ Armstrong with 17 another steel and it is Pippen Scot pien it’s one of those games where the final score not indicative of what took place Cavaliers at one point led by as many as eight KS broke it open in the third quarter Cavaliers did come back already hits it will count and the foul he got the call on the continuation John Paxton checking back and he comes on for Michael [Applause] Jordan the tongue is out you know the results are going to be good as he goes to the hoop but Dy still has the hot hand as evidence of that shot Under Pressure even though he doesn’t get the free throw but this ball game is all Chicago [Music] Williams got a piece of it here’s Brown 11093 Chicago Bulls making it six straight wins seven of their last eight and on the road this will be four straight in the W column now the Cavaliers will drop to 12 and 15 at home 18 and 34 for the season final seconds of the game John Morton High Point man for the Cavaliers Brad dowy with with 30 points big first half second half and the final score the Chicago Bulls 110 and the Cleveland Cavaliers 95 we’ll be back with our wrap-up right after these words courtesy officer all
The Chicago Bulls vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game on February 18, 1991, was a thrilling matchup that showcased the Bulls’ rising dominance and the Cavaliers’ resilience. Here are the best moments and highlights from that game:
Key Highlights
1. Michael Jordan’s Leadership
Michael Jordan led the Bulls with 32 points, shooting 11 of 24 from the field.
He also contributed 6 rebounds and 5 assists, showing his ability to impact multiple facets of the game.
His clutch plays in the fourth quarter helped seal the win for Chicago.
2. B.J. Armstrong’s Bench Spark
Armstrong played a crucial role off the bench, scoring 17 points on an efficient 8 of 12 shooting.
He also hit a three-pointer (1-for-1 from deep), keeping the Bulls’ offense balanced.
3. Horace Grant’s Efficient Performance
Grant added 20 points on a highly efficient 9 of 12 shooting.
He also grabbed 5 rebounds, contributing on both ends of the floor.
4. Scottie Pippen’s All-Around Play
Pippen played his usual versatile role, impacting the game with defense, passing, and scoring.
He provided key support to Jordan, ensuring the Bulls maintained control.
5. Defensive Intensity
The Bulls’ defense was relentless, led by Jordan and Pippen forcing turnovers.
Chicago’s ability to turn defense into offense was key in controlling the tempo.
6. Cleveland’s Strong Effort
The Cavaliers had a talented squad featuring Mark Price, Brad Daugherty, and Larry Nance.
Price’s shooting and playmaking kept the game close, while Daugherty battled in the paint.
7. A Tight Battle & Bulls’ Resilience
The game was competitive, with both teams exchanging leads throughout.
The Bulls’ late-game execution helped them secure a 110-102 victory.
Game Context
This game was part of Chicago’s legendary 1990-91 season, where they went on to win their first NBA Championship.
It demonstrated the team chemistry, defensive prowess, and Jordan’s dominance that would define the Bulls’ dynasty.
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