1991 NBA Finals Game 5

Lore & Background

The Bulls defeated the Lakers in Game 5 to win the series. Michael Jordan averaged 31.2 points on 56% shooting, 11.4 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.4 blocks in the series and earned his first NBA Finals MVP Award. This series marked the end of the Lakers' Showtime era and the beginning of the Bulls' dynasty. The Lakers were facing elimination, and the absences of James Worthy and Byron Scott increased the difficulty for the Lakers. This would not stop Magic Johnson who added 20 assists and 11 rebounds. Jordan guarded Magic Johnson in Game 5 which led Magic to struggle by scoring 16 points on 33% (4/12) shooting with 6 turnovers.

In Their Own Story

The Lakers were facing elimination, and the absences of James Worthy and Byron Scott increased the difficulty for the Lakers. This would not stop Magic Johnson who added 20 assists and 11 rebounds. Jordan guarded Magic Johnson in Game 5 which led Magic to struggle by scoring 16 points on 33% (4/12) shooting with 6 turnovers. Elden Campbell outscored M

Did You Know?

• Magic Johnson recorded 20 assists and 11 rebounds in Game 5 despite the Lakers being shorthanded.
• Michael Jordan guarded Magic Johnson in Game 5, holding him to 16 points on 33% (4/12) shooting with 6 turnovers.
• The Lakers were without James Worthy and Byron Scott for Game 5 due to ankle and shoulder injuries, respectively.
• Michael Jordan averaged 31.2 points on 56% shooting, 11.4 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 2.8 steals and 1.4 blocks in the series.