 Michael Jordan dominated the sport throughout his entire career, but in the Air Jordan 12′s he played some phenomenal games. MJ’s 38 point outing in the ’97 Finals while playing with the flu is being honored with the Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” later this year which got us thinking and looking through our notes of what other great games Michael Jordan had while wearing the Air Jordan 12.There were a handful of great colorways MJ wore on the court in the 1996-97 season and some good performances to compliment the shoes. Click here to see Michael Jordan’s 12 best games while he laced up with the Air Jordan 12. |
Air Jordan 12 White/Varsity Red-Black
For the better part of the 1996-97 season, Jordan took the White/Black-Varsity Red Air Jordan 12′s with him on the road to hook with the away jersey. Below are a few great games MJ had while wearing this colorup of the AJ12.
Date: 11/6/1996
Victim: Miami Heat
Stats: 50 points / 6 rebounds / 0 assists
Only 4 games into the 1996-97 season, Michael Jordan was not about to let anyone think he was fresh off of a holiday. The Heat looked to claim Eastern Conference supremacy at home early in the season. Unfortunately for them, MJ and the Bulls had other plans. The Bulls went to work beating Heat 106-100 while Jordan put up a cool 50 points.
Date: 11/23/1996
Victim: Utah Jazz*
Stats: 44 points / 6 rebounds / 4 assists
Though the Bulls were on fire starting the season with a 12-0, the winter cold came early when they had to face off against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. Chicago went into the 4th up by 3, but the Jazz pulled out the victory giving MJ and the Bulls the first L of the year. In the game, Jordan showed up big with 44 points, 6 boards, and 4 assists. In the end, the Bulls got revenge in the Finals.
Date: 12/3/1996
Victim: Milwaukee Bucks
Stats: 40 points / 6 rebounds / 6 assists
With the game tied up at 80 after 3 quarters, MJ went into Black Cat mode to defeat the young Bucks. Jordan racked up 44 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in a match up against rookie Ray Allen and other eventual JB team member Vin Baker.
