1990 Bulls vs Mavericks Full Game John Paxson Buzzer Beater

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DALLAS -- John Paxson hit a 3-point shot at the buzzer to give the Chicago Bulls their seventh straight win, a 109-108 victory Saturday over the Dallas Mavericks.

The Mavericks had overcome a 15-point deficit to take a 97-92 lead with 6:05 to play. But Michael Jordan then scored 8 of his game-high 43 points to lead the Bulls' charge.

Derek Harper basket with 14 seconds left gave Dallas a 106-103 lead, but Jordan tied it with a 3-pointer with nine seconds remaining.

Sam Perkins hit two free throws to put Dallas up 108-106 with 5.5 seconds in the game.

But the Bulls, without a timeout, worked the ball to Jordan, who was guarded by Rolando Blackman. Jordan got a pass off the Paxson, who got off the shot just as time expired.
Game Summary: Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks — April 7, 1990

Final Score: Bulls 109 – Mavericks 108 in a heart-stopper win for Chicago

1. Game Flow

Dallas jumped out early, leading 25–21 after the 1st quarter

In the 2nd quarter, Chicago responded with a dominant 35–22 run, taking a 56–47 halftime lead

The 3rd quarter saw the Bulls extend slightly with 30 points to Dallas's 28, maintaining a slim advantage

In the 4th quarter, Dallas surged with 33 points and clawed back from a 15-point deficit to take the lead in the final minutes

2. Clutch Finish

With the Mavericks ahead 106–103 following Derek Harper’s basket with 14 seconds left, Michael Jordan tied the game with a crucial 3-pointer 9 seconds remaining

Dallas retook the lead at 108–106 after Sam Perkins sank two free throws with 5.5 seconds left

The Bulls pushed the ball to Jordan, but it was John Paxson who received the ball and nailed a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, sealing a 109–108 victory

3. Top Performers

Michael Jordan exploded for a game-high 43 points, making 15-of-26 from the field, including 3-of-5 from three, and 10-of-13 at the free-throw line. This included 8 of the Bulls’ final points

Scottie Pippen added a strong all-around performance with 18 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 blocks

Bill Cartwright contributed 14 points, while Horace Grant added 12 points and 10 rebounds

From Dallas, Derek Harper led with 28 points and 10 assists, Rolando Blackman scored 26, and Sam Perkins had 21 alongside his late free throws