Jordan scores 35 before halftime in 1992 'Shrug' game

Chicago won the Finals opener 122-89

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

The day of "The Shrug" 🤷‍♂️ Michael Jordan's unforgettable 35-PT first half put the Bulls on track for their second-str Via @NBATV on X

What happened: Michael Jordan hit six 3-pointers before halftime on June 3, 1992. He finished with 39 points and 11 assists on 16-of-27 shooting.

Why it matters: The win gave Chicago a 1-0 series lead on its way to a second straight NBA championship. Jordan's six first-half 3-pointers set a Finals record at the time.

By the numbers: Jordan scored only four of his 39 points after halftime; Chicago widened a 15-point halftime lead to 36 after three quarters.

What to watch: NBA TV's coverage of the 1990s Finals airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV and the NBA App.

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