Jordan Scores 59 Points Vs. '88 Pistons

[OldSchoolBBall]

That explosive dunk baseline where his head is at the rim. My gawd. GOAT gonna GOAT. Always love wathcing this game from early Air Jordan. I also like the game in '88 @ Atlanta. So many gems from '87 - '93.

He has a few of games vs. Atlanta in '88 and especially '89 where he has more highlights in one game than other stars have in 2-3 weeks. Especially that 49/11/9 game or whatever it was where he dunked on the entire city of Atlanta down the middle of the lane.

[SamuraiSWISH]

He has a few of games vs. Atlanta in '88 and especially '89 where he has more highlights in one game than other stars have in 2-3 weeks. Especially that 49/11/9 game or whatever it was where he dunked on the entire city of Atlanta down the middle of the lane.

That's the one I'm referring to ...

[played0ut]

He has a few of games vs. Atlanta in '88 and especially '89 where he has more highlights in one game than other stars have in 2-3 weeks. Especially that 49/11/9 game or whatever it was where he dunked on the entire city of Atlanta down the middle of the lane.

Is there a vid of it?

[Soundwave]

He has a few of games vs. Atlanta in '88 and especially '89 where he has more highlights in one game than other stars have in 2-3 weeks. Especially that 49/11/9 game or whatever it was where he dunked on the entire city of Atlanta down the middle of the lane.

Yeah that was pretty sick. He definitely elevated his game if he knew he was playing Dominique.

[juju151111]

Beast

[Yao Ming's Foot]

88 Pistons Def Rtg: 105.3

Modern Day Equivalent

14 Toronto Raptors Def Rtg: 105.3

[Soundwave]

lol apparently I made this thread because of RBR making the same Pippen thread that he made last week.

[mehyaM24]

88 Pistons Def Rtg: 105.3

Modern Day Equivalent

14 Toronto Raptors Def Rtg: 105.3

this is why people shouldn't put too much emphasis on individual numbers pre- mid-to-late 90s. adjusted stats (drtg) provide MUCH more context.

[Soundwave]

this is why people shouldn't put too much emphasis on individual numbers pre- mid-to-late 90s. adjusted stats (drtg) provide MUCH more context.

Except Jordan dropping 40/50 a night was nothing special even in the low scoring mid-late 90s.

[SHAQisGOAT]

88 Pistons Def Rtg: 105.3

Modern Day Equivalent

14 Toronto Raptors Def Rtg: 105.3

Yea cuz they're playing in the same league, vs the same teams and all...

[juju151111]

88 Pistons Def Rtg: 105.3

Modern Day Equivalent

14 Toronto Raptors Def Rtg: 105.3

Go sit your dumbass down. Go cry over your boy Kobe. His career is over and he barely top 10.

[mehyaM24]

Except Jordan dropping 40/50 a night was nothing special even in the low scoring mid-late 90s.

when you say "nothing special", you mean not as frequent right? because the 88 pistons defense was about as equivalent to the raptors', even WITH handchecking, per 100 possessions.

this is what we call CONTEXT ..

[Soundwave]

what? when you say nothing special, you mean not as frequent right? the 88 pistons were about as equivalent to the raptors, even with handchecking, per 100 possessions.

this is what we call CONTEXT

Funny how that never applies to Bill Russell.

Jordan dominates in offensive and defensive eras, doesn't matter which way the game is played. GOAT gonna GOAT.

And anyone who thinks the 88 Pistons wouldn't rip the 2014 Raptors a new a-hole are f**king idiots.

We're in an era where players have mediocre mid-range jumpers and are dumb enough to amp up their 3 point shooting (by definition the lowest percentage shot you can take in a half court setting). That doesn't make the Raptors a better defensive team.

[Yao Ming's Foot]

Funny how that never applies to Bill Russell.

Jordan dominates in offensive and defensive eras, doesn't matter which way the game is played. GOAT gonna GOAT.

And anyone who thinks the 88 Pistons wouldn't rip the 2014 Raptors a new a-hole are f**king idiots.

We're in an era where players have mediocre mid-range jumpers and are dumb enough to amp up their 3 point shooting (by definition the lowest percentage shot you can take in a half court setting). That doesn't make the Raptors a better defensive team.

hint: 3 pointers are worth more points

[DonDadda59]

adjusted stats (drtg) provide MUCH more context.

If you're going solely by DRTG, then the 60s-70s are by far the greatest defensive eras/decades in NBA History.

BY FAR.

But something tells me you'll move the goal post once you realize this.