Jordan became the first player in NBA history to have 200 steals and 100 blocked shots in a season

Jordan's 1985-86 season was cut short when he broke his foot in the third game of the season, resulting in a 64-game absence. Despite Jordan's injuries and a 30-52 record, the Bulls made the playoffs, having the fifth-worst record of any team to qualify for the playoffs in NBA history. Jordan healed in time for the postseason and played effectively upon his return. Jordan set the still-unbroken record for points in a playoff game with 63 in Game 2 against a Boston Celtics team that is widely regarded as one of the best in NBA history, but the Celtics went on to win the series.

Jordan fully recovered in time for the 1986-87 season and Jordan became the first player in NBA history to have 200 steals and 100 blocked shots in a season. He had one of the most prolific scoring seasons in NBA history, becoming the only player other than Wilt Chamberlain to score 3,000 points in a season, averaging 37.1 points per game on 48.2 percent shooting. Jordan also displayed his defensive skills by being the first player in NBA history to record 200 steals and 100 blocked shots in a season. Regardless of Jordan's achievements, Magic Johnson was named NBA's Most Valuable Player. Magic Johnson earned the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award despite Jordan's accomplishments. The Bulls won 40 games and made the playoffs for the third year in a row, but were swept by the Celtics.