Jordan Loses Cool in Loss

Michael Jordan momentarily lost his cool, and the Chicago Bulls lost a key game in their race for the NBA’s best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

The Indiana Pacers, meanwhile, showed they are ready for the playoffs and that they can not only defend Jordan but beat Chicago on its home floor.

“We wanted to make them do things they’re not used to, “ Reggie Miller said after the Pacers beat the Bulls 114-105 Monday night.

Jordan’s frustrations surfaced with 8:12 left in the third quarter. He made a steal and raced to the other end, and when Jackson fouled him, blocking his path to the basket with his body, Jordan fired the ball at Jackson and hit him in the head.

“I’m not immune to that situation, normally I try to keep a level head in that situation and that time I lost it,” Jordan said. “You won’t see that often.

Phoenix 105, Golden State 97--George McCloud scored 23 points and the Suns won their season-high ninth consecutive game by defeating the Warriors at Oakland.