1991 NBA PLAYOFFS. JORDAN vs EWING Chicago Bulls vs NY Knicks Eastern Conf Finals. Game 1. NBA 2K23

CHICAGO -- Relive the Bulls-Knicks rivalry with this Eastern conference Finals matchup between Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls and Patrick Ewing's New York Knicks. Play of the Game: 1:05:24 The Bulls were up early on the Knicks as the NY struggled to make their shots. They led by as much as 10. Ewing, however wa shaving success down low, scoring 8 in the first as he scored in a variety of spots on the floor. Jordan however was agressive, hitting 4/9 while going to FT line 7x, making all of them. Bulls up by 8, 29-21 after one. After two initial baskets from Scottie, he struggled to put some more points on the board. Meantime, the NY Knicks slowly clawed their way back into the game with more effort plays and timely defense. The Knicks would but the lead to 4 but again, MJ helped Chicago finish strong, Lead is 10 at the half, 52-42. In the third quarter, after another strong start, the Knicks were able to put together a late run that cut the double digit lead into 3. Jordan went to the bench and Pippen was able to give an extra lift to bring the lead back up to 7 by the end of the 4th, 71-64. The Bulls momentum extendd into the 4th, leading by as much sa 16 halfway in the period. However, the Knicks were able to push closer by double teaming Jordan and Pippen in the post, and putting the ball down low to Ewing. The Bulls perimeter guys are unable to connect on their open 3's and the Knicks were able to come to within 6 with less than 2 mins to play. Ewing would not give up, and the Knicks go back and fourth, with Ewing cutting it to 4 with a jumper with 40 secs to go. The Knicks are forced to foul and the Bulls made their FT's. Starks also had a big turnover with 40 secs left. Bulls take Game 1. Jordan finished with 43 pts 4 rebs 10 assts 3 stls. Pippen added 27 pts 7 rebs 5 assts 3 blks. Horace Grant had a double-double with 10pts 14rebs. Patrick Ewing ended with 33 pts, 13 in the 4th period. He also added 14 rebs 2 blks 2 stls. Xavier McDaniel was next with 17, Starks with 11. 0:00 First quarter 18:19 Second quarter 34:37 Third quarter 52:00 Fourth quarter 1:05:23 PLAY OF THE GAME