The 15 Best Single-Game NBA Regular Season Performances Since 1983

T9. Michael Jordan, 2/26/1987

It's quite fitting that only MJ is tied with himself here. The biggest difference is it was over two years earlier and Jordan was two years younger. Other than that, it was more of the same against the New Jersey Nets.

Jordan scored 58 points by hitting 16 of 25 from the field accompanied by 26 of 27 from the line. He led the team with a usage of 42.2% on his way to an offensive rating of 159 and a true shooting percentage of 78.6%.

Jordan was less productive in other areas, collecting just 8 rebounds and 3 assists, but he was much more efficient shooting the rock. He had an average of 1.08 free throw attempts per field goal attempt to thank for that. After all was said and done, his teammates were thanking him for his contributions as the team pulled out the win 128-113 at home. Jordan finished his night with a Game Score of 51.2 once again.