Chicago Bulls are the Eastern Conference champions against Utah Jazz on the West Coast. Jazz has home court advantage. This is a repeat of last year's final. The Bulls finally beat the Jazz 4-2 and won the championship for three consecutive years. Besides, in eight years, they won the championship six times. Michael Jordan was voted the most valuable player. In addition, he won the championship four times+0.00338.0000006055438+0997 and won the MVP five times. This is the sixth NBA championship and the sixth finals MVP in six seasons. This is an unprecedented record.
According to Nielsen's survey, the audience rating of 1998 finals is 18.7. This audience rating is caused by several factors, including the news that Michael Jordan retired from basketball and the Bulls gained a reputation beyond sports in that era. The live TV broadcast is NBC (commentators: Bob Costas isiah thomas and Doug Collins).
rival
Chicago Bulls Utah Jazz
Hyde Coach: Phil Jackson Hyde Coach: Jerry Si Long.
Michael Jordan karl malone
Scott Pippen Jeff Hornacek
Dennis rodman john stockton
Toni kukoc Bayern Russell
Ron harper shandon anderson
Steve kerr adam keefe
Jason Carver Howard Eisley
Scott Fuehrer Anthony Carr
Randy brown Gregor Koster
Dick simpkins greg ostertag
Rusty-Larukis Morris
Bill Winnington jacque vaughn
Jude Beaucreux troy hudson
Joe Colleni, William Gunningham
Keith booth
Game result
Match date, home team score, visiting team.
Game 65438+0 June 3rd Jazz 88-85 (OT) Bull
Game 2 June 5 Jazz 88-93 Bulls
Game 3 June 7 Bulls 96-54 Jazz
Game 4 June 10 Bulls 86-82 Jazz
Game 5 June 12 Bulls 8 1-83 Jazz
Game 6 June 14 Jazz 86-87 Bulls
The Bulls won 4-2.
Note: OT means that the game needs overtime.
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Unlike the finals 1997, the Jazz also entered the playoffs, but they won in both regular seasons. Before the game, many ball critics predicted that a fierce battle of seven games might be inevitable. Utah Jazz was regarded as the first team after winning the first game in Salt Lake City in overtime. However, Jazz won the game in disgrace. As always, the Bulls' perfect performance in the fourth quarter of the second game made them
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In the third game, Chicago Bulls had home court advantage for three consecutive games. Despite high expectations, no one can predict the one-sided score in the third game. In the end, the Bulls defeated the Jazz 96-54, and the Jazz became the team with the lowest score in a single game in the finals. All the bulls scored points. Jazz returned to stability in the fourth game, but still lost to opponents 82-86.
The performance of early jazz was not satisfactory. Bulls lead by 3-/kloc-0. I hope to see the bulls win the championship at home. However, when Michael Jordan hit a three-pointer on the left side of the basket that decided the game, any idea of winning the championship at home was wiped out. Jazz finally won 83-8 1. Although the Bulls lead 3-2, the Jazz still has home advantage for the remaining two games.
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In the sixth game against the Bulls, the Jazz went all out to win. But the Chicago Bulls wouldn't let the game go into the seventh inning.
In the sixth game, the bull returned to the Dakota Center. It didn't go well at first. Scott Pippen hurt his back in the first dunk of the first game, which prevented him from speeding up. He only got eight points. When the Jazz discovered the problems of their team, the tension of Delta center reached its climax. They ate several offensive fouls. However, TV playback showed that when Howard Eisley hit a three-pointer, the attack time was not over, but the referee misjudged the ball. In the fourth quarter, the bulls narrowed the gap. With 4 1.3 seconds left in the game, John stockton hit a key three-pointer and the Jazz led 86-83. The atmosphere in the center of the delta was suddenly detonated. There are only three seconds left in the game, and the Bulls only have one chance. The bull's physical condition is in jeopardy. Therefore, it is very important to win the series before overtime.
When Michael Jordan's layup reduced the Jazz's lead to one point, the Bulls needed to stop their opponents from scoring again. When John stockton passes the ball to Karl Malone, Michael Jordan steals the ball and sends it to the frontcourt. Bryon Russell defended him. Jordan dribbled into the three-point line. He crossed the ball quickly. He jumped up and shot 20 feet from the basket. With 5.2 seconds left in the game, the Bulls led by 87. 86. After the timeout, John stockton missed three points, which made the Bulls win the sixth championship in eight years. The famous winning goal has gone down in history. After the game, Jordan became the most valuable player in the finals.
Finals quotations
There is still 17 seconds before the seventh game, and it is still the sixth champion. Jordan hit. The bulls lead. Jazz requests a timeout. 5.2 seconds left. Michael Jordan's 45 points made him unstoppable. -Bob Costas of NBC commented on Michael Jordan's winning goal.
If this is the last image of Michael Jordan, how wonderful it would be! ? Bob Costas
Marlon-Michael stirred it. He fell down. Jordan steals the ball! Jordan steals the ball! 16 seconds left. The Bulls are one point behind. Michael faces Russell. 12s-1 1- 10. Jordan dribbled the ball. Cross shot-goal! This is a goal! Bulls lead 87-86. 5.2 seconds left. They are only one step away. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. -Neil Fink commented on Jordan's steals and winning shots on Bull Radio.