1993 NBA 1st-Rd. Playoffs Bulls 103, Cavs 101 | May 17, 1993
Jordan-Line: 31 Points, 9 Rebounds, 6 Assist
Like 1989, Jordan would have another chance to send the Cleveland Cavaliers home in a similar situation. Now it was 5 years and two championships later as the popularity for an NBA star had never been higher as Jordan was literally the most important Black athlete in sports since Muhammad Ali.
The Cavs were down 0-3 in the conference semi’s as we all know was getting the ball with 18.5 seconds left in the game. MJ would set up in the post with 7 seconds left which he immediately became double teamed but would still perform his signature fade-away jumper from the top of the box sending Cleveland packing.