![]() Needing 49 points to capture his second straight slam dunk title, Jordan headed to the opposite end of the floor to the delight of the Chicago fans. “I was shocked,” Jordan said about Wilkin’s final score. But Dominique’s final two-handed windmill jam scored a modest 45, setting the stage for the defending champion’s finale. With a combination of power and finesse, the “Human Highlight Film” took a comfortable lead heading into the fourth and final dunk after earning two straight scores of 50 points. The two combined to record four out of six perfect scores of 50 in the final round. Michael and Dominique would not disappoint the packed Chicago Stadium crowd of 18,403 fans, taking turns showcasing some of the event’s finest and fanciest dunks ever seen. The duo withstood competition from 1986 champion Spud Webb, Houston’s Otis Smith and Portland’s high-flying Clyde Drexler to set the stage for the final showdown. “Expectations in Chicago are out of this world,” commented Wilkins. ![]() The 1988 All-Star Weekend was being held in Chicago Stadium, home of some of Michael’s most spectacular dunks. This time around, Jordan had the homecourt advantage in the battle of the league’s top two leading scorers. Injuries prohibited the rematch of the two superstars in 1986 (Jordan) and 1987 (Wilkins). In the first matchup of the high-flying duo in 1985, Dominique edged out the Bulls rookie to win his first dunk title. It had been three years since Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins squared off in the All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. NBA.com takes a look back at the top moments that define the history of the NBA. ![]() Michael Jordan and Dominique Wilkins reminisce about the 1988 dunk contest.
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