What was Jordan s battle with Magic Johnson back then?

The peak showdown between Jordan and Magic Johnson is the most symbolic "transfer of royal power" in NBA history. The two met many times in the regular season, but the head-on collision in the 1991 NBA Finals (Bulls vs. Lakers) is the most classic, directly defining the change of the times. The following are the key battle situation and analysis:

Background: Confrontation between the old and new dynasties

Lakers (overlord in the 1980s): The core of the "Showtime" dynasty, 5-time championships (1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988), the Magician, as the core of the organization, ruled the league with gorgeous fast attacks and all-round play.

Bulls (new forces rise):

Jordan has won the scoring champion for five consecutive years, but has been repeatedly blocked by the Pistons' "Bad Boys Legion". In 1991, the Bulls finally crossed the Pistons, Jordan entered the finals for the first time, facing the Magician's Lakers.

Key battle situation in the finals (1991)

G1: Jordan's "change trick" and the Lakers' striker

The Lakers won the first goal with their experience (93-91), and Perkins hit a key three-pointer.

Classic shot: Jordan made a quick break with a hand-changing hand-pull layup (recognized as one of the greatest goals in the history of the finals), but failed to save the defeat.

Magician's performance: 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists, and control the rhythm with comprehensive control.

G2: The Bulls awaken, Jordan controls offense and defense, and the Bulls wins 107-86, Jordan scores 33 points, 7 rebounds and 13 assists, completely activates the team.

Turning point: Jordan volunteered to defend the Magician and used speed and oppression to limit his organization (the Magician only scored 14 points and 10 assists).

Pippen: 20 points and 10 assists, becoming Jordan's most reliable helper.

G3-G4: Bulls' team transformation

G3 (Buls win overtime 104-96):

Jordan scored 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, Pippen scored 19 points and 13 rebounds. The Magician scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists, but the key mistakes ruined the game.

G4 (Buls win 97-82):

Jordan scored 28 points and 13 assists, and the Bulls scored only 82 points with their suffocating defense. The Magician scored 22 points and 11 assists and was unable to support his own way.

G5: The handover moment of the crown

The Magicians fought back: a "Magician-style" triple-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds and 20 assists, and the Lakers were the first to lead in the final quarter.

Jordan's ultimate response: 30 points and 10 assists, and scored 6 points in the last 3 minutes to secure the victory (108-101).

Historical shot: 4 seconds before the final game, Jordan hugged the basketball tightly until the time ended, kneeling down and crying - the dream of winning the first championship is realized.

Magician's Hug: After the game, the magician took the initiative to hug Jordan and congratulated him with a smile. This scene is regarded as the transmission of the scepter.

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The deep meaning of the showdown

style collision:

Magician: The ultimate team commander, leading the "Showtime" with passes and fast breaks.

Jordan: The combination of personal breakthrough and team evolution proves that the "super scorer" can also win the championship. The 1980s dynasty ended (the Magician retired due to HIV the following year), and the Bulls dynasty began in the 1990s (there were two consecutive championships).

Jordan's transformation: In the

finals, Jordan averaged 11.4 assists per game (the highest career) and used his trusted teammates to crack double-team, completely getting rid of the doubts of "lone wolf".

Magician's respect:

Magician admitted after the game: "Jordan is the best in history, and we have witnessed an evolution." This battle established Jordan's position as king.

Classic Quotes

Magic recalled G5:

"I gave all of it, but he (Jordan) turned into Superman at the last moment. At that moment, I knew that the future belonged to him."

Jordan talked about defense magician:

"I want to end 'Showtime' myself! Defending the magician cut off the heart of the Lakers."

This showdown is not only a competition of technology, but also a turning point in the era of basketball philosophy. The Magician wrote the final chapter of the legend with wisdom, and Jordan was crowned the new king with his unsolvable performance. The respect and inheritance of the two became one of the most moving chapters in the NBA.

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