As part of the Chat Sports What the?! series, we're highlighting the most memorable moments in sports history. This comes in as one of the greatest shots in NBA history.
Who: Michael Jordan
What: Bulls vs. Jazz - Game 6
Where: Delta Center: Salt Lake City, Utah
When: June 14, 1998
What the?!
- Bulls win their 6th championship in 8 years
- Highest TV rankings all-time for an NBA game
- Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson's last game with Chicago
Bob Costas called the final seconds:
Jordan with 43. Malone is doubled. They swat at him and steal it! Here comes Chicago. 17 seconds. 17 seconds, from Game 7, or from championship #6. Jordan, open, CHICAGO WITH THE LEAD! Timeout Utah, 5.2 seconds left. Michael Jordan, running on fumes, with 45 points.
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Did you know?
Jay-Z references this moment in his hit with Kanye West
"Ball so hard. Take your pick, Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6"
