Records and Big Nights: teacher key

Michael Jordan, grade 8 edition, written for 8th grade. Look at Michael Jordan's biggest scoring nights, his season averages and the records he holds as of November 2026.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

1. Which team took Hakeem Olajuwon first in the 1984 draft?
   • Portland Trail Blazers
   • Houston Rockets (answer)
   • Chicago Bulls
2. How many points did Jordan score against the Celtics on April 20, 1986?
   • 37
   • 63 (answer)
   • 35
3. What happened to the Bulls in the 1984-85 playoffs?
   • They won the title
   • They missed the playoffs
   • They lost in the first round (answer)
4. After which title did he retire to play baseball?
   • 1998
   • 1991
   • 1993 (answer)
5. In which two seasons shown did he lead the NBA in scoring and win MVP?
   • 1986-87 and 1987-88
   • 1987-88 and 1990-91 (answer)
   • 1984-85 and 1990-91

Words

• rookie: first-year player
• playoff: after-season game
• steals: taking the ball
• freshman: first-year