Michael Jordan and Larry Bird were locked in a legendary rivalry throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. While Jordan is widely considered the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), interestingly, when it comes to head-to-head matchups, Bird has the upper hand in some aspects.
When it comes to regular season records, Bird’s teams won 17 out of 28 games against Jordan’s Bulls. Regarding statistical averages in head-to-head matchups, Jordan has 33.5 points per game (PPG) and Bird has 26.9 PPG, and 8.6 rebounds per game (RPG).
For the playoff record, Larry Bird holds a clean sweep. Bird boasts a perfect 6-0 record against Jordan in the playoffs. Michael Jordan could never defeat Bird in the playoffs. Bird’s Celtics even swept Jordan’s Bulls twice in the first round, in 1986 and 1987.Michael Jordan vs Larry Bird: Let’s look back at the rivalry
Michael Jordan and Larry Bird’s rivalry is considered one of the greatest in NBA history. The rivalry peaked in the 1980s, with both players entering the league in the early 80s; Jordan on the Chicago Bulls and Bird on the Boston Celtics. These teams were Eastern Conference rulers and frequently met in the playoffs.
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