did larry bird beat michael jordan

NBA 2023-24 Conference Standings

Eastern W L PCT GB
1 Celtics Celtics 57 15 .792
2 Bucks Bucks 46 26 .639 11.0
3 Knicks Knicks 44 28 .611 13.0
4 Cavaliers Cavaliers 44 29 .603 13.5
5 Magic Magic 42 30 .583 15.0
6 Pacers Pacers 41 33 .554 17.0
Western W L PCT GB
1 Nuggets Nuggets 51 22 .699
2 Timberwolves Timberwolves 50 22 .694 0.5
3 Thunder Thunder 50 22 .694 0.5
4 Clippers Clippers 45 27 .625 5.5
5 Pelicans Pelicans 44 28 .611 6.5
6 Mavericks Mavericks 43 29 .597 7.5

This is the detail of NBA games in which Larry Bird and Michael Jordan played against each other, including head-to-head record, stats average, game highs and game-by-game data both in the Regular Season and Playoffs.

They played 34 NBA games against one another in total. Michael Jordan is beaten by Larry Bird 23–11 overall, with a perfect 6-0 record in the playoffs.

Games Played Against Each Other

NBA Timeline: 1946-47 2023-24
Larry Bird: 1979-80 to 1991-92
Michael Jordan: 1984-85 to 2002-03
Games Won in Regular Season in Playoffs
Larry Bird 23 17 6
Michael Jordan 11 11 0

FAQ

How many times did Jordan lose to Larry Bird in the playoffs?

NAME
DATE
FT%
Michael Jordan
4/17/1986
86.7
Michael Jordan
4/20/1986
90.5
Michael Jordan
4/22/1986
66.7
Michael Jordan
4/23/1987
100.0

What did Jordan average against Larry Bird?

Michael Jordan had 33.5 points per game versus Larry Bird in his career.

Who is older Michael Jordan or Larry Jordan?

The siblings played everything from football to baseball to basketball, Larry told ESPN in 2009. But it wasn’t just fun and games: The competition became particularly intense between Michael and his brother Larry, who was just 11 months older.

Who did Larry Bird lose to in the NBA Finals?

Either the Celtics, led by Bird, or the Lakers, led by Magic, were present in every NBA Finals series in the ’80s, with Bird and Magic meeting three times. Magic got the upper hand against Bird, beating him in 1985 and 1987, while Bird beat Magic in 1984.