NBA ROUNDUP : Jordan Finishes With a Flurry

Michael Jordan missed all 10 of his shots during the first three quarters of Monday night’s game against the Miami Heat, but the fourth quarter was his showcase.

Jordan scored 15 points during the final quarter as the Chicago Bulls rallied for an 86-82 victory at Chicago.

“It was probably the worst shooting I ever had,” said Jordan, who made six of nine field-goal attempts in the final quarter. “Mama said there would be days like this. I kept trying to get an easier shot and there wasn’t an easier shot.”

The Bulls went into the final 12 minutes trailing, 71-56. They outscored the Heat, 30-11, during the fourth quarter to match New York for the best record in the Eastern Conference at 16-7.

Jordan made his first field goal with 9:47 to play. That began an 18-4 run by the Bulls, who pulled to within 75-74 on Jordan’s two free throws with 4:55 left. A jump shot from the corner by Jordan tied the score, 80-80, with 2:19 left.

Scottie Pippen, who led the Bulls with 22 points, broke the tie with two free throws with 42 seconds left.

Glen Rice scored 21 points for the Heat, which is 0-15 against the Bulls since joining the NBA.

Cleveland 111, Washington 107--Mark Price scored the Cavaliers’ last nine points in regulation, then added seven more in overtime at Landover, Md., as the Cavaliers won their sixth consecutive game.

Rex Chapman scored 37 points, including 11 in overtime, but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Bullets from losing their seventh game in a row.

Brad Daugherty had 23 points and 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers.

Philadelphia 113, Indiana 101--Ron Anderson scored 17 of his 25 points during the fourth quarter to lead the 76ers to their third victory in 13 home games.

The victory was only the third at home for the 76ers in 13 games.