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30-year Orlandoversary: Magic overcome Jordan’s 64 points to top Bulls in OT, 128-124

Most diehard Orlando Magic fans are aware that Orlando was the last team to eliminate the legendary Michael Jordan from the postseason. After the Chicago Bulls legend came out of retirement, the Magic topped the Bulls in six games in the 1995 Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Some may argue that Jordan was not at his best at the time, but on this day 30 years ago, he certainly was – and Orlando beat him anyway. The Magic were able to overcome 64 points from Jordan to beat Chicago in overtime, 128-124.

Jordan finished 27-for-49 from the floor at Chicago Stadium on Jan.