Michael Jordan vs Mitch Richmond - Shootout (Jan 30, 1997)

The Chicago Bulls continued their 4-game win streak when they defeated the Sacramento Kings Thursday night at the ARCO Arena, 111-93. Still without the suspended rebounding machine Dennis Rodman, the Bulls controlled their opponents for the most part. Michael Jordan turned his ankle in the 3rd quarter but was able to return. He finished with 32 points (on 11-for-19 shooting) and 6 rebounds. Scottie Pippen added 22 points (9-for-17) along with 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Toni Kukoc (7-for-11), Jason Caffey (5-for-8) and Randy Brown (5-for-5) all played their roles exceptionally well. Mitch Richmond, Western Conference Player of the Week, had 28 points (12-for-26), 9 rebounds and 6 assists, but was held to 5 points in the final quarter -- a period he often dominates -- while Jordan scored 9 points during a 13-4 Chicago run down the stretch. The win gave Chicago a 39-5 record in the Eastern Conference.