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To understand the discrepancies fully, a retrospective analysis of Michael Jordan's playoff performances from 1985 to 1989 reveals some surprising findings. It was noted that, out of 37 playoff games, 17 had inaccuracies in recorded assist stats when viewed through the lens of contemporary understanding.
For instance, in the 1986 playoffs against Boston, Jordan officially recorded only two assists, yet upon further inspection, it could be argued that had modern standards been applied, he should have had at least three. Similar instances occurred in matches against the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks, where the discrepancies in assists illustrate a broader trend of undercounting in Jordan's favor.