THE LEGEND
Staying Warm in the Windy City
THE LEGEND
Here’s the game which was removed a while ago. If I recall correctly, this is a different broadcast than Hoops so there shouldn’t be a problem. January 21, 1997 —————— OK, you know the story. A few days before this game, Jeff Van Gundy says in a radio interview that Jordan sometimes tries to “con” his opponents by befriending them off the court only to torch them on it. Well, Jordan sees Van Gundy’s words on chicago newspapers and… the rest is in the video. That aside, Bulls have some major problems coming into this game. Harper is injured and Rodman is suspended for kicking a cameraman. Randy Brown and Jason Caffey are the Bulls starters along with Jordan, Pippen and Longley. Here are some interesting facts about the game: * Knicks were the #1 defensive team in the NBA in 1996-97, measured by points allowed per 100 possessions. Jordan had another 50 point game this season which was against Miami Heat. Not surprisingly, Miami was the #2 defensive team that year. * In addition to scoring 58% of Bulls points, Jordan also guards Allan Houston in the entire game and totally frustrates him. Houston misses 12 of his first 13 shots. (Finishes with 5-18). * Bulls score 14 points in the 4th quarter. Jordan scores 12 of them and assists on the other two, a dunk by Caffey. * Jordan shoots 18-for-30 (60%) from the floor. The rest of the team are 16-for-46 (35%). * Jordan goes 5-for-8 from 3-point range. The other Bulls are 3-for-17 from beyond the arc. * Pippen scores …
With a 3-1 series lead, the chicago Bulls looked primed to win their sixth championship on their home court. But Utah’s Karl Malone had other ideas. Malone hit 17 of 27 shots for a game-high 39 points and led the Jazz to a tight 83-81 win. Michael Jordan scored 28 points, but hit just 9 of 26 shots. Toni Kucoc led the Bulls with 30 points on 11 of 13 shooting. No other Bull scored in double figures. Scottie Pippen scored just 6 points on 2 of 16 shooting. The Jazz win forced a sixth game back in Utah. NOTE: My DVD cut off just before the end of the game. Sorry about the abrupt ending.
From 1990, Magic’s Charity All-Star game was all about fun. There are lots of great dunks by ‘Nique, Kemp and MJ here. In 1995, Pip had a Charity All-Star game while MJ was playing baseball. Since it was the last game ever to be held at the old chicago Stadium, MJ accepted the invitation and scored 53 points. After this game, they tore down the house that MJ built to build the new United Center. This is a rare treat to see MJ and Scottie go against each other.
14 Nov 1986. Boston Celtics at chicago Bulls. Jordan scored 48. Bird had 37. And a slightly better supporting cast!
OK so this is the first of 3 Houston games coming to you… stay tuned, RIGHT HERE!! 30 January, 1992. chicago at Houston. For a long time… I’ve avoided putting this game up because.. well, you’ll see. It’s just soooo annoying. For so many reasons. But it’s also really cool.. for ONE reason! I don’t wanna spoil anything. So that’s all I’ll say.
Follow Michael Jordan’s last basketball season in a Bulls’ uniform as he leads chicago to their sixth NBA championship. “Michael Jordan: To The Max” provides a rare glimpse of Michael Jordan on and off the court. Featuring electrifying on court action and candid interviews with Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr, Doug Collins and Bob Costas. Get ready to experience some of the greatest moments in modern sports history from one of the most dominant sport legends of all-time. (This is Part 5 of 7)
NBA 2K10 Recreations. MJ always thrived when playing in Madison Square Garden. Featured here is Jordan’s First Game at MSG in 1984, The Posterizing Dunk on Ewing in 1991, The 55 Point Comeback in 1995, and his Last Game at MSG as a member of the chicago Bulls in 1998.
Michael Jordan led the Bulls with 28 points, as chicago took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. The final score in game one: 107-90.
Follow Michael Jordan’s last basketball season in a Bulls’ uniform as he leads chicago to their sixth NBA championship. “Michael Jordan: To The Max” provides a rare glimpse of Michael Jordan on and off the court. Featuring electrifying on court action and candid interviews with Phil Jackson, Steve Kerr, Doug Collins and Bob Costas. Get ready to experience some of the greatest moments in modern sports history from one of the most dominant sport legends of all-time. (This is Part 3 of 7)