Atlanta Hawks @ Chicago Bulls, Dec 27, 1997: Jordan With 47 Points

Monday, June 8th, 2009 at 5:43 pm

Michael Jordan had another outstanding performance as host Chicago defeated Atlanta, 97-90, to take over the lead in the Eastern Conference. Jordan scored 47 points and shot 69% (18-for-26 from the field) while the rest of the team, still without Scottie Pippen, combined for 50 points and 32% (19-for-59). The Hawks tried numerous defensive schemes, but Jordan at times made it look so easy that it…