Watch 1997 Finals Game 5: Chicago vs. Utah

The 1997 Finals Game 5: Chicago vs. Utah is an iconic game in basketball history that was played on June 11, 1997. The game was the fifth in the series between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. The Bulls were leading the series 3-1 before the game, and if they won, they would be crowned champions for the fifth time in seven years.

The game was held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it is famously known as the Flu Game because of Michael Jordan's physical condition. Jordan had been suffering from flu-like symptoms the entire day before the game, and he had a very high fever. Despite his condition, Jordan was determined to play in the game and had several flu shots before the game started.

The first quarter was closely contested with the Jazz taking the lead by one point, 28-27. John Stockton, the point guard for the Jazz, was having a remarkable game, scoring 17 points in the first half. He was hitting shots from the outside and penetrating the Bulls' defense for easy layups. The Bulls were struggling to stop him, and they were unable to take control of the game.

In the second quarter, the Jazz started to pull away, and they went up by as many as 16 points. The Bulls' offense was sputtering, and they were unable to get anything going. Michael Jordan was visibly struggling on the court, and he was barely able to run up and down the court. Despite his condition, he was able to score 13 points in the first half, keeping the Bulls within reach.

At halftime, the Jazz had a 53-49 lead, and it looked like they were on their way to winning the game. The Bulls, however, were not ready to give up. They came out of the locker room with renewed energy, and they started to chip away at the Jazz's lead. Scottie Pippen, who was also affected by flu-like symptoms, played magnificently in the third quarter, scoring 13 points and providing a much-needed lift for the Bulls.

The fourth quarter was where the game really came alive. With less than four minutes to go, the Jazz had a three-point lead, 83-80. The Bulls were struggling to find a way to score, and it looked like the game was slipping away from them. That was when Michael Jordan took charge. Despite his weakened condition, he scored seven points in the final three and a half minutes, including a three-pointer that tied the game at 85 with just over a minute to go.

With 25 seconds left in the game, the Jazz had the ball and a chance to win. They put the ball in the hands of their best player, Karl Malone, but Jordan was able to steal the ball from him and set up the winning shot for the Bulls. With just a few seconds left on the clock, Jordan made a jump shot to give the Bulls an 87-86 lead.

The Jazz had one last chance to win the game, but John Stockton's three-point attempt missed, and the Bulls won the game and the championship. Michael Jordan finished the game with 38 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals, despite playing with flu-like symptoms.

The 1997 Finals Game 5: Chicago vs. Utah (The Flu Game) is a testament to Michael Jordan's greatness as a basketball player. Despite being severely ill, he was able to lead his team to victory in one of the most important games of his career. The game is still talked about today, and it is considered one of the greatest performances in NBA history.

1997 Finals Game 5: Chicago vs. Utah is a 2013 documentary with a runtime of 2 hours.