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Michael Jordan's rookie NBA season - 1985 Playoffs (Round 1) - NB85-26

Michael Jordan's rookie NBA season - 1985 Playoffs (Round 1) - NB85-26

FromIn all Airness - Michael Jordan era NBA history


Michael Jordan's rookie NBA season - 1985 Playoffs (Round 1) - NB85-26

FromIn all Airness - Michael Jordan era NBA history

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jul 25, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Adam & Aaron celebrate the 30th anniversary of Michael Jordan's (1984) arrival in the National Basketball Association. This episode covers:- 1985 NBA Playoffs - Round 1 (April 15 through 28)- Insightful minutiae, all but lost to the annals of basketball historyIn this episode, we discuss numerous happenings from the 1984-85 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls took on the Milwaukee Bucks - Jordan's first foray into the postseason. The Bucks prevailed, winning in four games (3-1). We also cover each and every series, across both conferences.East: Boston Celtics v Cleveland Cavaliers | Philadelphia 76ers v Washington Bullets | Detroit Pistons v New Jersey NetsWest: L.A. Lakers v Phoenix Suns | Denver Nuggets v San Antonio Spurs | Houston Rockets v Utah Jazz | Dallas Mavericks v Portland Trail BlazersThe most prominent players mentioned in this episode, include: Michael Jordan, Terry Cummings, Paul Pressey, Sidney Moncrief, Fat Lever, Alex English, Rolando Blackman, Mark Eaton, Hakeem Olajuwon, Sidney Green, Thurl Bailey, Billy Paultz, Audie Norris, Lewis Lloyd & Charles Pittman.Chicago Bulls games discussed:85-04-19 - Box Score: Chicago Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks85-04-21 - Box Score: Chicago Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks85-04-24 - Box Score: Milwaukee Bucks @ Chicago Bulls85-04-26 - Box Score: Milwaukee Bucks @ Chicago BullsWe also refer to this classic, fifth and deciding game, from the Western Conference. The visiting Utah Jazz, stun the Houston Rockets - a franchise-defining victory.Editor's note: sign-up for my monthly newsletter - receive exclusive details on upcoming podcast episodes and future, high-profile guests to appear on the show.
Released:
Jul 25, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Episodes feature former-NBA players, coaches and media. Topic-based chats, too. Adam's focal point is Michael Jordan, but he covers the history of basketball with his unique Australian humour.