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Michael Jordan Hit ‘The Shot’ 26 Years Ago Today

In Game 5 of their 1989 Eastern Conference First Round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Chicago Bulls survived the series finale on the road, thanks to a famous shot from Michael Jordan.

“The inbounds pass comes into Jordan, here’s Michael at the foul line, a shot on Ehlo … GOOD! THE BULLS WIN! THEY WIN IT!”

One of the most famous radio calls in NBA history was made, thanks to one of the most famous shots in NBA history, by the greatest player in NBA history.

The Chicago Bulls trailed the Cleveland Cavaliers, 100-99, with around three seconds left in the game.