April 20, 1986
| BOSTON'S FINEST |
| Here is a look at the top individual playoff performances ever in Boston. |
| Player |
Points |
Date |
| Michael Jordan |
63 |
April 20, 1986 |
| Elgin Baylor |
61 |
April 14, 1962 |
| Bob Cousy |
50 |
March 21, 1953 |
| Wilt Chamberlain |
50 |
March 22, 1960 |
| Michael Jordan |
49 |
April 17, 1986 |
| Sam Jones |
47 |
April 10, 1963 |
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It was on this date in Celtics playoff history that the Boston Garden saw its greatest individual performance of all-time.
On April 20, 1986, Michael Jordan scored a Garden record 63 points in a 135-131 loss to the Celtics in a Game 2 of a first-round, double overtime game in Beantown.
Jordan connected 22 of 41 shots and made 19 of 21 free throws in a performance that caused teammate John Paxson to want “to stop and watch him -- and I was playing.”
"I didn't think anyone was capable of doing what Michael has done to us," marveled Larry Bird. "He is the most exciting, awesome player in the game today. I think it's just God disguised as Michael Jordan."
Box Score - April 20, 1986
Jordan drives in on Kevin McHale and Bill Walton.
(Photo by Steve Lipofsky)
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Jordan shoots over Robert Parish.
(Photo by Steve Lipofsky)
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Jordan and Larry Bird shake hands before the tip.
(Photo by Steve Lipofsky)
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Jordan puts the moves on McHale.
(Photo by Steve Lipofsky)
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