Air Jordans MJ Wore in His 10 Highest-Scoring Games
Michael Jordan is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. He still owns the highest per-game scoring average. Ever wonder what shoes he was wearing in his 10 highest scoring games? Here is the answer.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Scope | MJ's 10 highest single-game point totals (regular season + playoffs) |
Points range | 56–69 points |
Era | 1986–1993 (Chicago Bulls) |
Models worn | Air Jordan 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 |
Most frequent shoe | Air Jordan 2 family (4 of 10 games) |
For context, every Air Jordan MJ wore in the NBA Finals is a separate conversation - Finals shoes don't always overlap with scoring-record nights.
#10: Air Jordan 2 Low - 56 Points vs Philadelphia 76ers (March 24, 1987)
Coming in at #10 is the Air Jordan 2 Low, the shoe MJ was wearing when he dropped 56 on the Sixers at Chicago Stadium on March 24, 1987 - part of a season where he averaged a league-leading 37.1 points per game. Find the AJ2 retro on StockX and GOAT.
#9: Air Jordan 7 'Raptors' - 56 Points vs Miami Heat (April 29, 1992 Playoffs)
Sliding in at #9 is the Air Jordan 7 'Raptors' - the Black/True Red colorway MJ wore the night he dropped 56 on Miami in the 1992 playoffs. Find the AJ7 'Raptors' retro on StockX and GOAT.
#8: Air Jordan 7 'Cardinal' - 57 Points vs Washington Bullets (December 23, 1992)
Number 8 on the countdown is a 57-point game against the Bullets in the Air Jordan 7 'Cardinal' - the white/red/black OG colorway from the AJ7's original run. Find the AJ7 'Cardinal' retro on StockX and GOAT.
#7: Air Jordan 3 'White Cement' - 59 Points vs Detroit Pistons (April 3, 1988)
At #7 is the Air Jordan 3 'White Cement', the Tinker Hatfield masterpiece MJ wore for 59 points against the Detroit Pistons on April 3, 1988 - in the middle of his first MVP season. Find the AJ3 'White Cement' retro on StockX and GOAT.
#6: Air Jordan 2 Low - 61 Points vs Atlanta Hawks (April 16, 1987)
MJ scored 61 points against the Atlanta Hawks on April 16, 1987 in the Air Jordan 2 Low. Find the retro on StockX and GOAT.
#5: Air Jordan 2 - 61 Points vs New Jersey Nets (February 26, 1987)
At #5 is the Air Jordan 2 in White/Red, the high-top MJ wore for his first 61-point game of the 1986-87 season - a 61-point night against the New Jersey Nets at Chicago Stadium on February 26, 1987. Find the AJ2 retro on StockX and GOAT.
#4: Air Jordan 2 Low - 61 Points vs Detroit Pistons (March 4, 1987)
Number 4 is the second 61-point game of MJ's 1986-87 run, this one against the Bad Boys in Detroit. He was wearing the Air Jordan 2 Low. Find the AJ2 Low retro on StockX and GOAT.
#3: Air Jordan 1.5 'Chicago' - 63 Points vs Boston Celtics (April 20, 1986 Playoffs)
Number 3 is a 63-point playoff game against the Celtics in a hybrid pair - AJ1 'Chicago' uppers with a Nike Dunk sole, made specifically for MJ's return from a broken foot. Jordan Brand later released it as the AJ1.5. Find the AJ1.5 'Chicago' on StockX and GOAT.
#2: Air Jordan 7 'Cardinal' - 64 Points vs Orlando Magic (January 16, 1993)
MJ scored 64 points against the Orlando Magic on January 16, 1993 in the Air Jordan 7 'Cardinal.' Find the retro on StockX and GOAT.
#1: Air Jordan 5 'Fire Red' - 69 Points vs Cleveland Cavaliers (March 28, 1990)
At #1 is MJ's career-high 69 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 28, 1990, played in the Air Jordan 5 'Fire Red.' The performance still holds the highest single-game Game Score in NBA history - higher than Kobe's 81. Find the AJ5 'Fire Red' retro on StockX and GOAT.
For more on the silhouettes that defined this era, every Air Jordan released in the 90s is still findable on resale.
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This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM.