Michael Jordan 1990 ECF Gm 7 Ticket Chicago Vs Detroit Pippen Migraine PSA 4

Michael Jordan 1990 ECF Gm 7 Ticket Chicago Vs Detroit Pippen Migraine Game

PSA 4

POP 2 Total- Only 2 tickets to this game have been graded.

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Often regarded as one of the defining setbacks of Jordan’s early playoff years, this game became the catalyst that propelled him to his first NBA Championship in 1991.


• Game: 1990 ECF, Game 7

• Teams: Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons

• Result: Pistons won 93–74, advancing to the NBA Finals

• Nickname: The Migraine Game


Why it’s called the Migraine Game

• Scottie Pippen suffered a severe migraine headache before and during the game.

• He was visibly limited and ineffective.

• Pippen scored only 2 points in 42 minutes, a huge drop from his normal impact.

Impact on the Bulls

• Michael Jordan scored 31 points, but without Pippen at full strength, the Bulls couldn’t keep up.

• Detroit used their physical defense (the “Bad Boys” style) to control l the game.

• The loss delayed the Bulls’ championship breakthrough