1993 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Suns

Lore & Background

In Game 4, Michael Jordan was unstoppable, scoring 55 points and making a tough driving layup late in the game while getting fouled. Scott Williams, who like MJ played his college basketball at UNC for Dean Smith, joked afterwards about 'being proud that the two former Tar Heels combined for 57 points.'

In Their Own Story

The arena hummed with tension as the fourth quarter approached. Sweat dripped from Jordan's brow onto the polished hardwood, his jersey soaked through. He dribbled past two defenders, eyes locked on the rim. The crowd roared, but he heard only the rhythm of the bounce and the clock ticking down.

Reader's Guide

The Bulls won Game 4 to tie the series 2-2. Michael Jordan led all scorers with 55 points. Scottie Pippen added 14, Horace Grant 17, B. J. Armstrong 11, Bill Cartwright 3, John Paxson 6, Scott Williams 2, Stacey King 3, Rodney McCray 0, Darrell Walker 0, Trent Tucker 0. For the Suns, Charles Barkley scored 32, Dan Majerle 14, Kevin Johnson 19, Richard Dumas 17, Mark West 8, Tom Chambers 7, Danny Ainge 2, Oliver Miller 2, Frank Johnson 4.

Did You Know?

• Michael Jordan scored 55 points in Game 4, the second-highest single-game total in NBA Finals history at the time.
• Scott Williams and Michael Jordan both played college basketball at the University of North Carolina for Dean Smith.
• The Bulls won Game 4 to tie the series 2-2, not to take a 3-1 lead.