1990s — Era of Iconic Quotes

Quadruple-Double — 18/16/10/11 blk

Hakeem Olajuwon·Mar 29, 1990

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Only the fourth quadruple-double in NBA history (alongside Thurmond, Alvin Robertson, and later David Robinson). The only quad-double with blocks as the fourth category.

The Shrug Game

Michael Jordan·Jun 3, 1992

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Game 1, 1992 Finals. Jordan dropped a Finals-record 35 in the first half on six threes, turned to the announce table after the sixth and shrugged. He had never been known for the three-ball.

Double Nickel at MSG

Michael Jordan·Mar 28, 1995

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Fifth game back from retirement / baseball. Jordan dropped 55 at MSG and capped it with a kick-out assist to Bill Wennington for the winning dunk. "I'm back."

8 points in 8.9 seconds at MSG

Reggie Miller·May 7, 1995

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Game 1, second round. Pacers down 6 with 18.7 to play. Reggie hit a three, stole the inbound, stepped back for another three, then iced the FTs. New York's worst nightmare.

The Flu Game

Michael Jordan·Jun 11, 1997

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Game 5 of the '97 Finals in Utah. Jordan, weakened by food poisoning (long mythologized as flu), willed himself to 38 including the late three. Pippen carried him off after the win.

The Last Shot

Michael Jordan·Jun 14, 1998

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Game 6, 1998 Finals. Jordan stripped Karl Malone, raced down, hit a 20-footer over Russell with 5.2 left. The capstone of the second three-peat.