Watch 1998 Finals Game 6: Chicago vs. Utah
- 2 hr 10 min
On June 14, 1998, the Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz faced off in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The game was held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. This game marked the last game that Michael Jordan would play in for the Chicago Bulls. The game began with the Jazz dominating early on. Karl Malone, the Jazz's star player, scored 10 of the team's first 16 points. The Bulls struggled to keep up, and by the end of the first quarter, the Jazz had built a 29-16 lead. However, the Bulls were not discouraged. Jordan, who had been struggling in the previous few games, began to heat up. He scored 13 of the Bulls' 23 points in the second quarter and helped his team cut the Jazz's lead to 49-45 by halftime.
The third quarter was a back-and-forth battle. The Bulls tied the game at 56-56, but the Jazz quickly regained the lead. Jordan continued to score, and the Bulls tied the game again at 77-77. With just a few seconds left in the quarter, Jordan made a three-pointer to put the Bulls up 85-77. The crowd in Salt Lake City was stunned.
The fourth quarter was intense. The Jazz fought their way back and tied the game at 86-86. Jordan then hit a jumper to put the Bulls up by two. Malone scored to tie the game at 88-88. With just over a minute left, Jordan hit another jumper to put the Bulls up by two again. The Jazz missed a shot, and with just 37 seconds left, Jordan hit another jumper to give the Bulls a four-point lead.
The Jazz refused to give up. John Stockton hit a three-pointer to cut the Bulls' lead to one. With just 18 seconds left in the game, the Jazz had a chance to win. But Jordan, who had been known for his clutch plays, stole the ball from Malone and dribbled up court. With just a few seconds left on the clock, Jordan hit a game-winning jumper to give the Bulls their sixth NBA championship.
The game was a fitting end to Jordan's career with the Bulls. He scored 45 points on 15-of-35 shooting, and his last-second shot will forever be remembered as one of the greatest moments in NBA history. Jordan won his sixth NBA Finals MVP award, and the Bulls completed their second three-peat.
The 1998 Finals Game 6: Chicago vs. Utah (The Sixth Title) is a must-watch for any basketball fan, especially those who idolized Michael Jordan. The game showcases Jordan's incredible talent and his ability to come up big in clutch situations. It also highlights the fierce competition between two talented teams and the amount of hard work and dedication it takes to win an NBA championship. The game is a testament to Jordan's legacy and his impact on the game of basketball.
1998 Finals Game 6: Chicago vs. Utah is a documentary with a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes.