Jordan’s Free Throws Lift Bulls Over Sonics

Michael Jordan capped a 32-point, 18-rebound performance by hitting two free throws with 3 seconds left in overtime Tuesday night, giving the Chicago Bulls an 89-87 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics.

Seattle’s Gary Payton, who finished with 14 points, 12 rebounds and 14 assists, hit a free throw with 16 seconds left to tie it 87-87 but missed a second shot from the line that would have given Seattle the lead.

The Bulls rebounded and Jordan, surrounded by Seattle defenders, put up a wild shot. But he was fouled by Payton and sank both free throws, his fifth and sixth of overtime.

Seattle’s Hersey Hawkins missed a shot at the buzzer and the Bulls escaped with the win.