Michael Jordan 1998: NBA Finals Game 6 (Complete)

The Chicago Bulls had never let an NBA Finals go to a Game 7 in franchise history, and all but one of their previous 5 titles (the exception was in 1991) were clinched in the sixth game, so winning Game 6 in Utah was imperative for Chicago.
Yet, as they arrived at the Delta Center for Game 6, things didn't look good for the Bulls. Scottie Pippen, whose back was already injured going into the game, aggravated his injury when he dunked the opening basket of the game. He scored only 8 points the entire game. The Bulls were forced to rely almost entirely on Jordan to keep pace with Utah, who scored 23 points in the first half. Emotions ran high at the Delta Center when the Jazz discovered problems of their own when they suffered a couple of shot clock violations. TV replays showed that the ball was out of Howard Eisley's hands before the shot clock hit zero and referee Dick Bavetta missed the call. The Bulls behind Jordan tied the game with a minute left. Then the Bulls received a jolt as John Stockton hit a clutch 3 with 41.9 seconds left that gave Utah an 86-83 lead and sent the Delta Center into a frenzy.
After Michael Jordan made a layup to cut the Jazz lead to one, the Bulls needed to stop the Jazz from scoring again. When John Stockton passed the ball to Karl Malone, Michael Jordan stole the ball away and dribbled to the front. Guarding him was Bryon Russell, one of the Jazz's best perimeter defenders. Jordan drove inside the 3-point line, crossed over Russell (possibly pushing off Russell),[1] and hit a 20-foot jump shot to give the Bulls an 87-86 lead with 5.2 seconds left. After a time-out, Stockton's three-point attempt rattled out, giving the Bulls their sixth NBA title in 8 years. Jordan, who scored 45 points, and whose game-winning shot has been immortalized around the world, was named Finals MVP.

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[xXxFB4LxXx]

This is so cool. Getting a chance to watch the greats play is awesome for younger guys like me. Keep it up!

[calvinlotz]

LOL 1:29:20 "Fuckin' Unbelievable!!!"

[calvinlotz]

I watched this live at my cousin's wedding. The whole famn damily was in the other room, and like 4 of us couldn't leave the tv. :)

[howdilydoodily]

@NBAisfixed2002 You're not getting it; no matter how many bad calls earlier in the game occurred (and you only mentioned 3 debatable calls), it still doesn't change the fact that STOCKTON COULD'VE WON THE GAME ON THE LAST PLAY. A true fixed game will leave ZERO doubt for those fixing the games. Learn to enjoy an event without assuming conspiracies. It will free your mind.

[demoncleaner45]

chills.

[NBAisfixed2002]

@howdilydoodily really dick bavetta was a ref in the game. He waived off Howard Eisley 3 pointer early in the 2nd quarter called a shot clock violation when eisley got off in time. Bulls should be called for a shot clock violation in the 4th but the refs allow the basket.  Michael Jordan pushed off Russel on the game winner Antonie Carr foul in the 4th. It takes key calls to change the outcome of the game

[howdilydoodily]

@NBAisfixed2002 Wow...I HATED the Bulls, but there is no way anyone can say these games were fixed. I love to see conspiracy-theorists try to claim any close game is fixed. Do you have any idea how hard it would be for Stockton to BARELY miss that three at the end? There are so many things and factors that must be just so in order for a game to be fixed. But keep the dream alive, because I know nothing anyone can say will change your mind...

[NBAisfixed2002]

this game was fixed

[travis264]

damn this is tight..

[thebadguychico]

nice load

[cardih]

thanks for uploading