He looks. Cleveland had a 57–25 regular season record, tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for the second-best record in the league behind the Detroit Pistons. With the best-of-five series tied at two games apiece and the Cavaliers leading the game by one point with three seconds left, Bulls player Michael Jordan received an inbound pass and made a buzzer-b… Relive some of the best Game 7s in postseason history. 3 overall pick. Michael Jordan The Shot Ticket 1989 Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Bulls NBA. Michael Jordan Upper Deck Chronicles "The Shot" JC-8, Near Perfect Condition. Shipped with USPS First Class. Amongst the ranks of basketball and newer cards, it is comparable to a Mickey Mantle rookie in popularity. This arguably in the top 5 of Jordan’s iconic moments and possibly top 2. Michael Jordan made a jump shot with 6 seconds left to give the Bulls a 99–98 lead. Joe Tait's call on Cavaliers Radio Network, last season's Eastern Conference First Round series, "Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers Box Score, May 7, 1989", "Michael Jordan's 'The Shot' demands a deep rewind", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Shot&oldid=1008856663, National Basketball Association playoff games, May 1989 sports events in the United States, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 25 February 2021, at 12:03. Sign up to receive NBA emails! The Shot may also refer to: The 1989 season Jordan led the league in scoring with 32.5 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists and while it would still be two years before he became … From clutch shots to incredible finishes, the final week of this month has produced plenty of historic memories, Some key storylines and NBA tidbits to know for the day ahead. Jordan with 2 seconds to go, puts it up and scores! On May 7, 1989, Michael Jordan scored his game-winning shot over Craig Ehlo while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers. Former Cavs guard Ron Harper remembers walking out of the Richfield Coliseum in 1989, not long after Michael Jordan hit arguably the most historic shot … Jordan finished the game with 44 points. It was the first of many game-winning shots that Jordan made in his playoff career. Box Score - Chicago Bulls (101) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (100) - May 7, 1989 Condition is "Like New". Michael Jordan hit the basket at the buzzer as a disconsolate Lenny Wilkens leaves the floor. CBS never aired this replay during the game telecast, nor was Jordan's celebration caught by the sideline pressbox camera used for most game action. (2) MICHAEL JORDAN'S "The Shot" w/ Famous PHOTO Chicago Bulls 1989 Newspapers (Note: additional images are located below the description) Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8 & 9, 1989 Jump to navigation Jump to search. The Shot is a basketball play by Michael Jordan during the 1989 NBA playoffs. Jordan finished the game with 44 points on 17-for-32 shooting. THEY WIN IT!Durham: They upset the Cleveland Cavaliers! With the series tied 2-2, the Bulls needed to win Game 5 to advance in the best-of-five series. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. In Game 4 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Jordan made another series-winning buzzer-beater on the same end of the court in the same building, to give the Bulls their 4th playoff series win over the Cavaliers, that time a 4-game sweep. It was May 7th, 1989 and the Cleveland Cavaliers had managed to stick around for game five of the series, with the Bulls firmly in control despite being a 6 seed to Cleveland’s 3. NBA.com Staff August 23, 2017 7:14 PM. Cleveland was the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference and Chicago was the 6th. Michael Jordan with 44 points in a game hit the shot over Craig Ehlo. Apr 30, 2020 Michael Jordan has no shortage of game-winners in his career highlight reel, and 'The Shot' against Craig Ehlo and the Cavaliers is certainly near the top of the list. Michael Jordan's "The Shot" (May 7, 1989) (finals, game, Knicks) User Name: Remember Me: Password : Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Image of Michael Jordan winning-shot in Game 5 of the first round of the 1989 NBA Playoffs, the Bulls won 101-100. >Reasonable offers will be considered.

Jordan's leap was recreated for the 2006 television commercial "Second Generation".[3]. The play capped off a final minute in which there were six lead changes. Drifting to his left, Jordan made a jump shot at the foul line over the defending Ehlo as time expired, giving the Bulls a 101–100 victory. In 1989, Jordan propelled the Bulls to an upset victory with one of the most memorable shots in NBA history. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLC’s Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, The Last Week in May: 22 memorable moments in NBA history, Charles Barkley's playoff high, Chris Paul's heroics and more highlight exciting week on NBA TV, Game 7 classics, Kevin Garnett's birthday and more mark NBA TV's schedule, All-Star game court represents HBCU spirit, Tune-In Tidbits: TNT Thursday, March 4, 2021, 34.8 points, 7.6 assists, 7.0 rebounds and 2.5 steals in 17 games. Cavaliers forward and five-time All-Star received the first Humanitarian of the Year Award at the Greater Cleveland Sports Awards. The Shot is considered to be one of his greatest clutch moments, and the game itself is regarded as a classic.[1]. https://heavy.com/sports/2020/03/cavs-craig-ehlo-bulls-michael-jordan-nba At the buzzer! A classic Jordan clutch performance with the winning-shot in Game 5 of the first round of the 1989 NBA … 20,273 in stunned silence here in the Coliseum. That indelible rear angle footage … LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 8 & 9, 1989 * Michael Jordan's "The Shot" w/ iconic photo * Chicago Bulls folklore - NBA basketball * A two issue set The front page of the sport's section of the May 8th issue has a one column heading: "Jordan Takes Air Out of Cavaliers, and Bulls Advance" First report coverage continues inside this section. Cavaliers guard Craig Ehlo gave his squad the lead 100-99 with 3.0 seconds left. The Shot (disambiguation) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jordan was double-teamed by Ehlo and Nance on the inbounds. Michael Jordan's elation is a contrast to Craig Ehlois anguish, left, after Jordan hit The Shot in the 1989 playoff clincher for the Bulls. This story originally appeared in the May 15, 1989 issue of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. Of course most probably wouldn’t have predicted he’d become a champion six times over, but that’s what you get for doubting Michael Jordan. Great card, only defect is slight damage to the right side. Jim Durham and Johnny Kerr were calling the game on the Bulls' Radio Network and narrated the play: Durham: The inbounds pass comes in to Jordan. And the Bulls have won. What tremendous heroics we have had in Game 5. He looks. It took place during the deciding Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round series on May 7, 1989, at Richfield Coliseum in Richfield Township, Ohio. Sellers has Jordan. Jordan to the circle, puts the shot in the air, GOOD! Chicago's regular season record that year was 47–35, which although it placed them fifth in their division, was good enough for the sixth playoff seed in the conference. You agree that your personal information will be used to send you messages about NBA related products and services, and share your personal information with NBA partners and affiliates so that they can also contact you about products and services that might be of interest to you. Perhaps the teenager sensed that something big was going to happen later that day. He gets to Jordan. Michael Jordan hits it at the foul line! RICHFIELD, OHIO — This story originally ran in the Chicago Tribune on May 8, 1989. Bulls win!Kerr: GOOD! Want every headline right at your fingertips? Top Moments: Michael Jordan hits 'The Shot', breaks Cavs' hearts Top Moments: Jordan hits 'The Shot', breaks Cavs' hearts. On May 7, 1989, Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan delivered one of the most legendary moments of his career when he hit “The Shot” to eliminate the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the 1989 first-round NBA playoffs series. On May 7, 1989, Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan delivered one of the most legendary moments of his career when he hit “The Shot” to … THE BULLS WIN IT! After Cleveland called a timeout, Craig Ehlo inbounded the ball to Larry Nance, who gave the ball back to Ehlo, who scored on a driving layup to give Cleveland a 100–99 lead with 3 seconds left. TV viewers didn't see the famous footage of "The Shot" in real-time. Two of the rarest Michael Jordan key game ticket stubs in one lot! From both teams, what a spectacular series this has been. Michael Jordan’s fame and prodigy results in an increasingly valuable card. And for the second time today, the visiting team has won a deciding game in an opening round series. The consignor is willing to include the stanchion free of charge if the winning bidder desires. 1989 Collegiate Collection North Carolina Gold Edition #18 Michael Jordan: $0.41: 1989 Collegiate Collection North Carolina Gold Edition #65 Michael Jordan: $0.41: 1989 Fleer #21 Michael Jordan: $12.50: $5.38: $2.72: 1989 Fleer Stickers #3 Michael Jordan: $9.84: $6.27: $4.53: 1989 NBA Hoops Hoops #21 Michael Jordan: $2.39: The Shot - Game 5 1989 Eastern Conference First Round. May 7, 1989 The Shot over Craig Ehlo to win the series May 17, 1993 The Shot II he did it again- last second shot to win the series Michael Jordan The Shot And The Shot II Ticket Stubs NBA Bulls Cavs 1989 1993. Here's Michael at the foul line, the shot on Ehlo... (overlapping Kerr) GOOD! The Shot was a basketball play that occurred during a 1989 playoff game between the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Jordan first moved to his right, pushing Nance away, then cut left to get open and receive the inbound pass from Brad Sellers. Michael Jordan has won it for Chicago! Get ready for the final TNT Thursday before NBA All-Star with five key stats to know about the Heat-Pelicans matchup. This series was a playoff rematch of last season's Eastern Conference First Round series, in which the Bulls won the best-of-five series 3–2. the shot. In the third episode of "The Last Dance," Michael Jordan … In my days in the NBA, 16 years, this is the greatest series I've ever seen! With the 2021 All-Star Draft complete, the focus turns to potential pairings on the court and intrigue as Sunday's All-Star Game approaches. Shipped with USPS First Class. The lasting image of the moment is Jordan's wild, emphatic celebration: a leap into the air as Ehlo fell to the ground in despair a short distance away. Michael Jordan is an owner's dream true: He is guaranteed to put fans in the stands as long as he stays healthy. Instead, fans saw the celebration of Bulls head coach Doug Collins, who ran around Bulls assistant coach Phil Jackson and into the arms of his team. However, the Cavaliers swept the regular season games against the Bulls 6–0, including a 90–84 victory in the final regular season game, in which they rested their four best players (Ron Harper, Mark Price, Brad Daugherty and Larry Nance). The game court was designed in collaboration with HBCU alumni from various schools. Two years later, the Chicago Bulls won the first out their six NBA championships, while the Cleveland Cavaliers won their first NBA title four years ago.