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![Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) moves under the basket against Phoenix Suns' Bo Outlaw (45) during the first quarter, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at the MCI Center in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass Stock Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) moves under the basket against Phoenix Suns' Bo Outlaw (45) during the first quarter, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at the MCI Center in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass Stock](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2NGH89H/washington-wizards-michael-jordan-23-moves-under-the-basket-against-phoenix-suns-bo-outlaw-45-during-the-first-quarter-saturday-jan-26-2002-at-the-mci-center-in-washingtonap-photonick-wass-2NGH89H.jpg)
Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan (23) moves under the basket against Phoenix Suns' Bo Outlaw (45) during the first quarter, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at the MCI Center in Washington.(AP Photo/Nick Wass Stock
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