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Anyone have a video clip of Danny Ferry throwing punches at MJ during the '92 ECF? Mad rep to whoever comes up with one.
Danny Ferry, Cleveland's reserve forward, was ejected with 10:05 left in the second quarter for throwing two punches at Jordan. The incident began when Jordan and Ferry collided while Jordan was cutting through the lane. The two players locked arms, then for no apparent reason, Ferry broke free and threw two punches.
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:chuckles:
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I always ranked that moment in the top 10 of Cavaliers memories when I first started writing about the Cavs... LeBron changed that, but it is still top 10 in the pre-LeBron era.
 
Randolphkeys said:
I always ranked that moment in the top 10 of Cavaliers memories when I first started writing about the Cavs... LeBron changed that, but it is still top 10 in the pre-LeBron era.
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It sounds epic. I was 4 at the time and never heard about it until now. I have to see it to believe it!
 
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(Start around 2:30)

May 26, 1992
BASKETBALL; Instead of Whining, Cavaliers Get Even
By CLIFTON BROWN,

The Cleveland Cavaliers would have had plenty of excuses if they had lost today. Mark Price, their All-Star point guard, was weakened by a stomach virus. Brad Daugherty, their All-Star center, was relentlessly double-teamed and held without a field goal until the fourth quarter.

But the Cavaliers didn't want excuses. They wanted a victory over the Chicago Bulls and they found a way to get it.

"I think all the feeling out of each other is over with," said Cavaliers' guard Craig Ehlo, after Cleveland's 99-85 victory in Game 4 of the National Basketball Association Eastern Conference championship series. "I think we pretty much know what they're going to do and they know what we're going to do. It's just going to be a battle of wills." Frustrating Force

By winning today's battle before a frenzied capacity crowd at the Richfield Coliseum, the Cavaliers did more then even the series at 2-2. They overcame adversity and they frustrated the Bulls, a championship team that has encountered much more difficulty trying to win a second title than it did winning its first one last season.

Game 5 will be Wednesday night in Chicago.

In a familiar scenario, Michael Jordan (35 points) carried Chicago's offense and triggered a late rally. But he made just 15 of 33 shots from the field and sweated for every basket. Meanwhile, Jordan's teammates did not give him enough offensive support. Only three Bulls reached double figures, and the most conspicuous non-contributor was Scottie Pippen (13 points), the All-Star small forward who was shut out in the second half.

Asked why Pippen took just three shots in the second half, Coach Phil Jackson said: "I don't know why Scottie shot so few shots. You have to ask him. He never seemed to find the rhythm in the second half."

But Pippen insinuated that the blame should go to Jackson for failure to involve him offensively. A Game of Hard Ball

"I didn't have many opportunities in the second half," Pippen said. "They didn't do anything. I guess there were other guys out on the court that were more important. Phil just didn't allow me to push the ball the way I did last game. Why? You have to get that from him."

No one could accuse the Cavaliers of playing soft basketball in this game. Danny Ferry, Cleveland's reserve forward, was ejected with 10:05 left in the second quarter for throwing two punches at Jordan. The incident began when Jordan and Ferry collided while Jordan was cutting through the lane. The two players locked arms, then for no apparent reason, Ferry broke free and threw two punches.

Ferry said later that he had been hit in the throat by Jordan. But throwing a punch cost Ferry an automatic ejection. Meanwhile, Jordan cocked his right fist to retaliate, but Ehlo grabbed Jordan from behind. Ironically, Ehlo may have saved Jordan from being ejected, too.

"I was setting a screen and I guess he got upset at the way I was setting a screen," Jordan said afterward. "It wasn't a great situation for me to be in: him getting thrown out and me nearly getting thrown out. I think I'm more important to his team than he is to his. I was able to think quickly and not retaliate."

But it was the Cavaliers who did a better job of playing their game today. Price scored 13 points and pushed himself to play 30 minutes, despite spending Sunday night in a Cleveland hospital. He was still weak when he arrived at the arena and was unsure how well, or how long he could play. He spent part of the second half in the locker room with an upset stomach. Rookie Terrell Brandon played 20 solid minutes to give Price the relief he needed.

"I came out in the third quarter and I felt pretty nauseated," Price said. "I went back to the locker room and tried to get my stomach to calm down a little bit. It was rough, but the other guys really came to play today."

With their quarterback sick, the Cavaliers banded together to keep the offense running smoothly. Ehlo (21 points) was aggressive offensively, making Jordan work on defense and making outside shots that gave the Cavaliers' big men more operating room inside. Larry Nance (22 points, 11 rebounds) and John Williams (18 points) gave Cleveland the inside offense it needed. And Daugherty (14 points, 14 rebounds) played a patient, intelligent game.

The Bulls are determined to keep Daugherty from dominating inside, so they are double-teaming him virtually every time he touches the ball. But Daugherty (6 assists) adjusted, looking to pass first, and choosing his shots carefully.

"Brad did what he had to do," Nance said. "He had to sacrifice some points, but he got the ball to the right people."
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http://www.nytimes.com/1992/05/26/s...ning-cavaliers-get-even.html?pagewanted=print
 
Wow, thanks for posting that!

Am I the only one amused at how Marv Albert has no ****ing clue what's going on? Two players are practically fighting in front of his very eyes and this is what he says...

"It appears a five second violation..."

"Now Danny Ferry and Michael Jordan having words."

"Maybe that was a foul on the inbounds play, not a five second violation."

"I guess it was Danny Ferry who threw a punch and now.. yes, Danny Ferry is going to be ejected."

"So that's what it was, not a five second violation."

:chuckles:
 
So awesome. I watched this game with my grandmother, who went CRAZY when Ferry punched Jordan.

Old school rep for the footage.
 
Yess That's awesome!!
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If I could thank you more I would
 
I thought this was a metaphor for Ferry raping Charlotte in a deal for Okafor.
 
camakazee said:
Wow, thanks for posting that!

Am I the only one amused at how Marv Albert has no ****ing clue what's going on? Two players are practically fighting in front of his very eyes and this is what he says...

"It appears a five second violation..."

"Now Danny Ferry and Michael Jordan having words."

"Maybe that was a foul on the inbounds play, not a five second violation."

"I guess it was Danny Ferry who threw a punch and now.. yes, Danny Ferry is going to be ejected."

"So that's what it was, not a five second violation."

:chuckles:
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I think Marv might of been on one of his benders.....either that or his g-string was a bit tight....that can be distracting.
 
Something related to this. I found this really really funny and depressing at the same time. Another case of laughing till you cry :(

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As I recall, Ferry punched him one other time a few years later. I wish I knew the year, but I was a kid. Ferry and Jordan clearly hated each other, and I love our GM like a brother for it.
 
Randolphkeys said:
So awesome. I watched this game with my grandmother, who went CRAZY when Ferry punched Jordan.

Old school rep for the footage.
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I watched it with my Grannie too. Nicest lady who ever lived, but you know what she said when Ferry threw those punches?

Something like, Finally somebody slapped that gum out of his mouth:chuckles:
 
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Wait a second...

No this isnt the one.

The one we were watching, Ferry made contact and punched the hell out of Jordan, and afterwards as teh refs were reviewing everything, Ferry stood on the court with his hands on his shorts and this sly looking smile on his face grinning at Jordan like.. yea, I kicked your ass
 
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