Bleacher Report - On this day in 1986, Michael Jordan exploded for 63 points against the Celtics. Nobody's ever scored more in a playoff game. Mike was 23 years old. | Facebook
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ESPN Stats & Info on Twitter: "On April 20, 1986, Michael Jordan set the NBA playoff scoring record with 63 points vs Celtics. There have been 10 playoff games in NBA history
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Michael Jordan dropped 30+ on Larry Bird 24 times but lost 23 times?”: How the Bulls couldn't seem to string together wins against the Celtics despite having 'His Airness' - The SportsRush
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