Michael Jordan is undoubtedly one of the greatest players of all time, if not the greatest player. The Orlando Magic (8-12) had their first game Jordan and the Bulls (12-7) in Chicago on December 14th. In only 25 minutes of playing time, Jordan had 38 points/7 rebounds/ 8 assists. The Magic couldn't handle the offensive outpouring from Michael and the defensive prowess of Scottie Pippen (8 steals) and were easily defeated 113-124.
Less than a week later, despite 52 points on 54% shooting from MJ, the Magic (9-15) beat the Bulls 110-109. Thanks to an incredibly efficient 28 points on 66% shooting from future Orlando Magic General Manager, Otis Smith, the Magic had earned the right to celebrate. They would need this victory to remind them of happier times, because they would proceed to lose their next 8 games in a row.
In January, Terry Catledge had the best single scoring performance that any Magic player could boast from that first season. In a loss against the Golden ...
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