Full Game: A Ghost from the Past and an L.A. Power Outage | Bulls vs Clippers (November 23, 1988)

The Bull's "Circus Trip" usually provides its share of strange sights, but the scene at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on this Wednesday night felt more like a b-movie than a professional basketball game. Between a 30-minute electrical delay caused by a local power failure and a recurring nightmare named Quintin Dailey, the Chicago Bulls found themselves literally and figuratively in the dark. The narrative in the papers focused on Dailey, the former Bulls lottery pick whose talent was always overshadowed by his own personal demons and a lack of discipline. On this night, however, Dailey played like the star the Bulls once hoped he would be, torching his old team for 28 points. It was a bitter pill for a Chicago front office that had spent years trying to find a reliable running mate for Michael Jordan, only to watch a discarded piece of their past dictate the present. For Michael Jordan, the evening was a masterclass in individual defensive defiance. While the offense struggled to find a rhythm in the dimly lit arena, Jordan took it upon himself to protect the rim and the passing lanes, recording a staggering 5 steals and 4 blocks to go along with 12 rebounds. He was everywhere, playing with a frantic, almost desperate energy as if he could sense the game slipping away. Yet, despite his 26 points, the supporting cast—save for a 22-point effort from Scottie Pippen—largely vanished. This game serves as a stark reminder of the "pre-dynasty" reality. Even with Jordan performing like a one-man wrecking crew, the Bulls remained vulnerable to disciplined veteran squads and the emotional outbursts of former teammates. It was a night of missed opportunities and long shadows, illustrating the immense pressure on Jordan to carry a roster that was still learning how to win on the road under the bright, albeit flickering, lights of Los Angeles. Timestamp Index: 00:00 Broadcast Begins 00:15 Paxton Drains Three Pointer 00:46 Manning vs. Jordan Preview 01:40 Game Location and Intro 03:32 Bulls Starting Lineup 04:13 Clippers Starting Lineup 05:31 Jordan Pulls Down Rebound 05:36 Jordan Hits Baseline Jumper 05:49 Jordan Swipe and Assist 06:40 Start of 1st Quarter 08:14 Jordan Pulls Away Rebound 08:35 Jordan Assist to Vincent 08:52 Benjamin Rejection on Grant 10:40 Final 2 Minutes 1st 11:13 Pippen Smashes Drive 11:22 Manning Scores Off Glass 12:12 1st Quarter Ends 28-26 12:35 Start of 2nd Quarter 12:58 Garrick Monster Baseline Slam 13:48 Jordan Hits Over Shop 14:52 Manning Putback Slam 15:31 Benjamin Huge Flush 16:10 Jordan Assist to Pippen 16:32 Jordan Offensive Tip-in 16:40 Final 2 Minutes 2nd 17:28 Jordan Blocks Grant 17:58 Jordan Sinks Free Throws 18:40 Jordan Snatches Five Rebounds 19:40 2nd Quarter Ends 49-48 20:50 Start of 3rd Quarter 21:23 Jordan Secures Def Rebound 22:04 Benjamin Rejection on Sellers 22:36 Jordan Stolen Ball 22:45 Final 2 Minutes 3rd 23:40 Jordan Mid-range Jumper 25:02 3rd Quarter Ends 72-72 25:12 Start of 4th Quarter 26:22 Jordan Check Back In 27:08 Benjamin Putback and Foul 27:26 Jordan Rebound and Foul 27:40 Final 2 Minutes 4th 28:02 Paxton Drains Clutch Three 28:38 Jordan Baseline Goal Tend 29:28 Jordan Drains Three Pointer 29:45 MJ Double Double Graphic 31:11 Final Score 105-97 31:30 Post-Game Wrap Sir T The video content featured on this channel is transformative in nature. Each video undergoes an extensive post-production process, including: AI Upscaling & Enhancement: Utilizing advanced neural networks to increase resolution and clarity of historical footage. Color Grading & Restoration: Manually adjusting color profiles to preserve and revitalize sports history. Educational Context: Compiling specific statistical data and historical archives for the purpose of sports scholarship and historical preservation. This channel does not claim ownership of the original raw footage. All rights belong to the respective owners (e.g., NBA and broadcast networks). This content is intended to provide a high-fidelity viewing experience for educational and historical purposes that is not otherwise available to the public.