Private American Collection

On March 28th, 1990 at Richfield Coliseum in Ohio, Michael Jordan turned in one🌠 of the greatest scoring performances in NBA history against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In a dazzling display of offensive brilliance, Jordan’s 69-point outburst wou💖ld go on to stand as the highest total of his legendary career. 

Sotheby’s is pleased to present the Offic💦ial Scorekeeper’s Sheet, signed by Michael Jordan, from this exceptional game.

From the opening tip it was clear that this was not just a typical regular season matchup between the Chicago Bulls and the Cavaliers. Jordan’s remarkable 62% mark from the field on 23-of-37 shoot🌳ing, wasn’t the only thing that defined his historic night. His near-perfect 21-of-23 free throw shooting was a testament to his unyielding focus and consistency. With each trip to the line, Jordan calmly added to his ballooning point total.

The Cavaliers, tasked with the unenviable challenge of containing a player operating at the peak of his powers, threw everything in their defensive arsenal at Jordan. Double teams, physicality, and strategic adjustments🐷—ultimately rendered futile as Jordan would lead the Bulls to a 117-113 win in overtime.&nജbsp;

What made this performance even more breathtaking was the manner in which Jordan scored. It wasn't just the sheer volume of points; it was the artistry, the finesse, and the versatility of wa♉ys Jordan put the ball in the basket. Fadeaway jumpers, acrobatic drives, mid-range daggers—the full repertoire of Jordan's offensive arsenal was on display that night. 

Jordan’s night would end with the eye-popping stat line of 69 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. But beyond the numbers and the win, the story of the game was clear, as it would ওbe for most of his career. The night belonged to one man꧑: Michael Jordan.