In the Knicks' season opener, they slaughtered the home-court Bulls by a massive 44-point margin.
The final stats were officially released.
Michael Jordan went 17-for-23 from the field, 4-for-5 from three, and 6-for-6 at the line.
He exploded for a game-high 44 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 2 steals.
Zero turnovers, zero fouls—a flawless, unstoppable performance.
In his Knicks debut, he immediately delivered an explosive 40-plus stat line.
Li Fei played 32 minutes and casually posted 22 points, 18 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 3 assists.
He shot 11-for-14 with terrifying efficiency, still dominating both ends of the floor despite holding back throughout.
Allan Houston scored 16 points, Sprewell had 12, and five Knicks players scored in double figures.
On the Bulls' side, the entire team was in a slump.
Karl Malone played 30 minutes, shooting 2-for-12 for just 6 points and 11 rebounds.
Against Li Fei's defense, he was completely silenced on both ends of the court and thoroughly targeted.
Cassell scored 14 points with 5 assists, becoming the Bulls' only player to reach double figures.
The rest of the players struggled to score, powerless to mount a comeback.
The instant the game ended, the three legendary figures at TNT's commentary desk immediately began their postgame recap.
Kevin Harlan spoke first, his tone full of shock.
"Unbelievable! This was Michael Jordan's Knicks debut!"
"Nearly forty years old, and he put up a perfect 44-point performance—it overturns everything people thought they knew!"
Marv Albert sighed repeatedly.
"All offseason, everyone questioned whether Jordan, at his age, could adapt after changing teams and still handle the intensity of the court."
"This game gave the most perfect answer."
"His speed, explosiveness, touch, and competitive form showed no signs of decline whatsoever."
Bill Walton summed it up loudly, his tone resolute.
"This is the