VINCE CARTER scores 48 pts vs JORDAN and the 1996 Bulls. 2000 Toronto Raptors. FULL GAME.

CHICAGO -- Prime Vince Carter gets matched up against the GOAT, and burns the Bulls with 48. But would it be enough? Vince Carter was aggressive on the get go, driving past Jordan and dunking the ball on his first play against the GOAT. He had 10 first quarter points. He was match by JOrdan however, and the Bulls had Scottie Pippen who had 11 most of them coming as Jordan took an early rest. Bulls up by 2, 24-22 after one. After resting at the end of the 1st, Jordan was up and running, and the triangle was clicking. They would lead by as much as 12 and double digits for most of the period. A jumper from Vince as the clock expired helped the Raptors cut the lead to 10 going in to the half. 49-39. VInce carter had 19 at the half. Jordan had 22. In the third quarter, the Raptors were able to cut into the deficit to as little as 5, behind solid play from Doug CHristie. THey were doubling Jordan early and with some success. But the Supporting cast for MJ came to play, with Pippen scoring 10 and Kukoc and Kerr combining for 10 off the bench and they maintain a 9 pt lead heading into the 4th 77-68 A furious rally by Vince Carter in the 4th qyuarter, who would score 25 pts in the period would not be enough as Jordan and the Bulls were able to hold them off by hitting their outside shots. Kerr and Kukoc were beneficiaries of double teams on Jordan and the Bulls come away with the W, 109-101. Jordan finished with with 38 pts 8 rebs 8 assts 3 stls. Pippen added 25 while Kukoc had a strong outing off the bench with 18 pts 5 rebs 6 assts. Steve Kerr also added 17, 5 of 7 from 3.. Vince Carter netted 48 pts but only Doug CHristie had double figures for the Raptors with 13 (9 in the 3rd quarter), as Carter's supporting cast was sorely missing. 0:00 First quarter 14:55 Second quarter 32:07 Third quarter 47:41 Fourth quarter 1:03:40 DUNK OF THE NIGHT