Michael Jordan 69 points game

Jordan elevated to shot over Craig Ehlo of Cavaliers on his 69's game

At March 28, 1990, Bulls played on Cavaliers home and Michael Jordan scored 69 points, then the ninth-highest total in NBA history, as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers, 117-113, in overtime and clinched a playoff spot.

It was the fourth time Jordan had scored more than 60 points. His previous career high was 63 against Boston in the 1986 playoffs. He also scored 61 twice in 1987.

"This would have to be my greatest game," Jordan said. "When I scored 63 against Boston, we lost. It sure feels a lot better."

At the time, only three players had scored more points than Jordan: Wilt Chamberlain, who did it six times (100, 78, 73, 73, 72, 70); David Thompson (73), and Elgin Baylor (71).

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