The doubts about Michael Jordan's ability to play in the NBA at age 38 may be disappearing after his very Jordanesque performance in a 99-79 preseason victory tonight against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena.

Jordan played just 12 first-half minutes, but he scored 18 points in commanding fashion and grabbed three rebounds. He made six of his first seven shots and scored all of his points in a spectacular first quarter to give the Wizards a 33-21 edge going into the second.