Full Game: The Pursuit of a Historic Start | Bulls vs Blazers (November 11, 1995)

Channel 23:  The Complete Michael Jordan Archive

Channel 23: The Complete Michael Jordan Archive

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Watch the complete game archive of the Chicago Bulls vs. the Portland Trail Blazers from November 11, 1995. This early-season victory secured a 5-0 record for the Bulls, extending their undefeated start to the historic 72-10 campaign. Michael Jordan keyed a late stretch run to capture the 110-106 win at the United Center.

This game was a significant offensive test for the "unstop-a-Bulls." Portland's Clifford Robinson delivered a masterful performance, scoring 39 points and hitting 6 of 7 three-pointers. His teammate, point guard Rod Strickland, added 29 points and 12 assists. The Bulls, still gelling after Michael Jordan's return and the 1995 playoff exit, were forced to answer.

Michael Jordan led all Bulls scorers with 35 points, including a 15-for-15 performance from the free-throw line, while Scottie Pippen added 21 points, 10 of which came during a key third-quarter run. With Dennis Rodman out with an injury, the Bulls' frontcourt was a "work in progress," a theme noted in The Last Dance (Episode 1) regarding this era. Dickey Simpkins, starting in Rodman's place, was tasked with a different role. "It's an expectation of me playing solid," Simpkins said. "If there's an opportunity to score, then I'm going to score." He contributed 12 points, as the Bulls relied on their offensive depth to survive Robinson's scoring barrage and remain undefeated.

Timestamp Index:

00:00 Intro

00:01:38 Phil Jackson Interview

00:06:51 Game Start

00:08:55 Michael Jordan's First Basket

00:09:17 Jordan And-1

00:11:34 Pippen 3-Pointer

00:14:32 Pippen's 3rd Three-Pointer

00:20:07 Jordan Fadeaway

00:26:12 Start of Q2

00:30:28 Steve Kerr 3-Pointer

00:37:40 Kukoc Fast Break

00:38:24 Jason Caffey Dunk

00:43:00 Final Two Minutes (1st Half)

00:50:40 Strickland Buzzer-Beater

00:52:15 Start of Q3

00:53:37 Jordan's First Points since Q1

00:57:25 Cliff Robinson 3-Pointer

01:04:01 Luke Longley Dunk

01:07:14 Kerr 3-Pointer

01:11:28 Start of Q4 / Steve Yoder Interview

01:16:18 Cliff Robinson 3-Pointer

01:16:54 Michael Jordan Alley-Oop Dunk

01:17:58 Jordan Follow-Up Basket

01:22:56 Jordan Jumper

01:23:27 Final Two Minutes

01:26:47 Cliff Robinson 3-Pointer (39 pts)

01:27:17 Pippen Tip-In

01:28:27 Pippen Ties Game at 100

01:30:13 Jordan Free Throws for Lead

01:33:36 Jordan Key Fadeaway

01:34:14 Jordan "Whistle" Play

01:38:13 Buechler Icing Dunk

01:48:32 Final Horn