Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
MJ entered Game 4 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals with the Chicago Bulls down 2 to 1 against the brutal New York Knicks defense led by Patrick Ewing, John Starks and coached by Pat Riley. This Knicks squad posted an insane 99.7 defensive rating, one of the greatest defensive seasons in NBA history, and many believed they finally had the formula to stop MJ.
Then came the famous Atlantic City story.
With critics questioning MJ after reports surfaced that he was spotted in Atlantic City during the series, he responded the only way he knew how, by delivering one of the greatest playoff performances ever. MJ exploded for 54 points on absurd efficiency, completely dismantling an all time great Knicks defense possession after possession.
In this breakdown, we go possession by possession through MJ’s footwork, shot creation, transition scoring, triangle offense reads, and the unreal elevation that made his jumper impossible to contest.
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MJ entered Game 4 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals with the Chicago Bulls down 2 to 1 against the brutal New York Knicks defense led by Patrick Ewing, John Starks and coached by Pat Riley. This Knicks squad posted an insane 99.7 defensive rating, one of the greatest defensive seasons in NBA history, and many believed they finally had the formula to stop MJ.
Then came the famous Atlantic City story.
With critics questioning MJ after reports surfaced that he was spotted in Atlantic City during the series, he responded the only way he knew how, by delivering one of the greatest playoff performances ever. MJ exploded for 54 points on absurd efficiency, completely dismantling an all time great Knicks defense possession after possession.
In this breakdown, we go possession by possession through MJ’s footwork, shot creation, transition scoring, triangle offense reads, and the unreal elevation that made his jumper impossible to contest.
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