Whether a star can fight a hard battle depends on his performance on the high-level stage. The playoffs are such a stage, and fans say that the playoffs are the stage for superstars. Those who can play extraordinary performances in the playoffs and control the game at key moments will be recognized by the fans. The playoffs are not only stronger opponents, but also face more fierce confrontation, more brutal defense, so it is extremely difficult to score 50 points in the game. Jordan, as a recognized god of basketball, has scored 50+ points in 8 playoffs, so is he stacked with high shots? After watching the specific competition, you will understand.
Jordan's first 50 points made the world drop its jaw. It was second-year Jordan, who was reimbursed for the regular season and only made a comeback at the end of the season, barely making it to the playoffs. In the first round against the Dynasty Celtics, they were swept out without suspense. However, in G2, Jordan played 53 minutes, shot 22-of-41 from the field, and bombed an exaggerated stat of 63 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists, which is still a playoff scoring record. Imagine what a sensation a second-year rookie would cause when he appeared in the active duty and directly broke the playoff scoring record.
Since then, in the 87-88 season, Jordan has grown into a regular season MVP, and in the series against the Cavaliers, Jordan has fired 50 points twice, and the Cavaliers can't find north. One of the games was 19-of-35 shooting, with 50 points, seven rebounds and two assists. The other was 24-of-45 shooting, scoring 55 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. It was also with Jordan's supernatural performance that the Bulls defeated the Cavaliers, and the shot became a famous scene.
In the playoffs in '89, Jordan blasted a 50-point performance on the head of the old rival Cavaliers. Jordan played 43 minutes and shot 14-of-28 from the field, racking up a gorgeous stat of 50 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists, but the Bulls lost to their opponents. In the playoffs of '92, the Bulls, as the defending champion, overthrew the Heat in the playoffs, and Jordan scored 56 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists in a game, and finally narrowly defeated the Heat.
The playoffs of '93 were the heyday of Jordan's career, when he was in his prime and led the Bulls to three consecutive championships, arguably dominating the NBA. Against the Knicks, Jordan had 18 of 30 shots in a single game, scoring 54 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. In the Finals against the Suns, Jordan shot 21-of-37 in a single game, and collected an exaggerated stat of 55 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. It is worth mentioning that Jordan averaged 41 points per game in the finals that year.
The last playoff 50+ was in 1997, when Jordan turned 34. Still the first man in the league, his Bulls remain unstoppable, and under his leadership the Bulls are on top again. Against the Washington Bullets, Jordan shot 22-of-35 in a single game, and exploded with 55 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, and his performance was impeccable.
Overall, Jordan scored 50 points in eight playoff appearances, averaging 44.5 minutes per game and an exaggerated 34 shots. However, Jordan is not simply stacking the number of shots, you must know that in these 8 games, Jordan's shooting rate is more than 50% in each game. In other words, Peak Jordan can almost play nearly full, shoot tirelessly, and score points efficiently. With such a thigh, who will the ball give to if it is not given to him?