Video: Michael Jordan "Rock the Cradle" Dunk
Posted Sep 1, 2012
Michael Jordan unveils his memorable "rock the cradle" dunk on a breakaway with 1 second left against Maryland at Cole Field House. The Tar Heels won the game 74-62, and Jordan finished with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
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