Jordan's return game to the NBA. A slow start for Jordan and the Bulls however. Pippen with his second airball from 3, Indiana leads by just 6 at the quarter break though. Smits having his way and the Pacers dominating the boards. They get out to sizeable lead, but Chicago cut the deficit to 10 by halftime, Dale Davis with a crazy 15 boards. Jordan with the steal and transition palm layup in the 3rd. He picks up his aggression going to basket more, but the margin remains going into the last. Longley with some nice moves in the paint, Kukoc too reserved though. Reggie keeping the Bulls at bay with the 3-ball. Chicago down 3 late, Pippen hits the 3 with 20 seconds left to tie it up and it goes to OT. Reggie off injured, Indiana though gets the win. The Pacers shot better from the field, Chicago from 3, Indiana more production at the line. The Pacers turned it over more, but were +10 on the boards. Dale Davis with 9 points, 20 boards, 8 offensive and 5 blocks. Miller 28 points, 2 steals and no turnovers. Jackson 10 points, 10 assists, 5 boards and 4 steals. For Chicago, Armstrong an efficient 15 points, 4 steals and no turnovers. Pippen an efficient 31 points. Jordan an inefficient 19 points in his return, just 7 of 28 from the field, though 6 assists, 6 boards and 3 steals.
3. (Ind) D. Davis, 2. (Ind) R. Miller, 1. (Chi) B. Armstrong.
3. (Ind) D. Davis, 2. (Ind) R. Miller, 1. (Chi) B. Armstrong.