5 biggest losses of Michael Jordan's career

Atlanta Hawks v Charlotte Hornets
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#4 Chicago Bulls vs Boston Celtics (30 points)

Celtics V Bulls
Michael Jordan in position against the Celtics

It was a splendid season (1887-88) for Michael Jordan individually. He averaged 35 points in the season and bagged the first NBA Most Valuable Player of his illustrious career. Michael embarrassed the Celtics with a 50-point-game at home on 18th March 1988, but he was kept to a meager 26 points on return to the Celtics' home on 20th March 1988. The Bulls were routed 137-107 in a high scoring game.

Jordan started off well as he scored 11 points in the first quarter. Limiting Jordan this season wasn't an easy task but he picked up his fourth foul in the third quarter with his team reeling the Celtics by just two points (75-73) before he was subbed. He was unable to hit the top form after returning as Celtics kept him in check.

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Larry Bird starred for the Celtics with 33 points bettering his 19 points in a losing cause on the 18th. Celtics lead the third quarter 95-85 before finishing off a 137-107 whipping of the Bulls.

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