At first, he displayed no energy whatsoever, and John Stockton, along with reigning MVP Karl Malone, quickly led the Jazz to a 16-point lead. He hardly had the strength to sit up in bed and was diagnosed with a stomach virus or food poisoning. The Jazz looked for one final shot to stay alive, but Scottie Pippen made a massive defensive play as he knocked away Bryon Russell's inbound pass intended for Shandon Anderson and was able to pass the ball over to Toni Kukoč, who dunked the final 2 points of the game to bring the Finals to an end. All rights reserved. Coming off of one of the greatest seasons in NBA history, The Bulls, on the backs of recording another first-place finish in their division and conference, repeated as NBA champions. Last Playoff Meeting: 1993 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 3-0), (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (2) Miami Heat The Bulls were led by Michael Jordan, perennial All-Star small forward Scottie Pippen, and rebound ace Dennis Rodman, with the former two (Jordan and Pippen) both being selected for the 1997 NBA All-Star Game. But in the second quarter, Jordan started to sink shots despite lacking his usual explosive speed and hardly being able to concentrate. The two teams would fail to score on their next possessions. [1] The Bulls entered the season as defending NBA champions, having defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals in six games, winning their fourth NBA championship. Though, the Bulls look to make history against the New York Knicks in their final regular season game of the year, Pippen missed a game-winning 3 and they finished with a 69–13 record, just missing out on becoming the first team in NBA history to have back-to-back 70 wins seasons. 1996-97 Chicago Bulls roster and season stats: Average stats by player in regular season and playoffs and team standings. 2008-2020. (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) Washington Bullets Jordan stayed on the court for 44 minutes, resting for only four minutes while being perpetually at the brink of fainting. Game 5, often referred to as "The Flu Game", was one of Michael Jordan's most memorable. Michael Jordan was not fully recovered from the flu, but was feeling much better and led the Bulls with 39 points. During the offseason, the Bulls signed free agent Robert Parish, who won championships with the Boston Celticsin the 1980s. Jordan finished the game with 38 points, seven rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block. : 4–1 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–0), Conference Finals Roster and regular season and playoffs stats, P.- Position GP.- Games played GS.- Games started MIN.- Minutes played PTS.- Points scored RB.- Total rebounds BL.- Blocks AS.- Assists FG.- Field goals 3P.- 3-pointers FT.- Free throws ST.- Steals TO.- Turnovers PF.- Personal fouls EF.- Efficiency=PT+RB+BL+AS+ST-TO-(FGA-FGC)-(FTA-FTC). But Jordan turned it on again, scoring 15 points in the fourth quarter, including a clutch rebound and three-point shot with the game tied and under a minute left that put the Bulls up by three points. Last Playoff Meeting: Not available (first playoff series), (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (4) Atlanta Hawks Other notable players on the club's roster that year were clutch-specialist Croatian Toni Kukoč, and sharp-shooting point guard Steve Kerr. Coming off of one of the greatest seasons in NBA history, The Bulls, on the backs of recording another first-place finish in t… Instead, Jordan passed off to Steve Kerr, who hit a shot with 5 seconds left to send the United Center crowd into a frenzy. The 1996–97 NBA season was the Bulls' 31st season in the National Basketball Association. © Muscal Mediacom, S.L. Last Playoff Meeting: 1996 Eastern Conference First Round (Chicago won 3-0). This site use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience. With only a few seconds remaining and the game finally at hand, Jordan collapsed into Scottie Pippen's arms. The Bulls entered the season as defending NBA champions, having defeated the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals in six games, winning their fourth NBA championship. Jordan was visibly weak and pale as he stepped onto the court for Game Five. [2] Jordan led the league in scoring once again averaging 29.6 points per game. He scored 17 points in the quarter as the Bulls hit the front before halftime. During the offseason, the Bulls signed free agent Robert Parish, who won championships with the Boston Celtics in the 1980s. In the final minutes, Jordan's fadeaway on the baseline put the Bulls up by 3, before Bryon Russell hit a three-pointer to tie the game at 86-86. Conference Semifinals In the playoffs, the Bulls would sweep the Washington Bullets in three straight games in the first round. If you continue, we'll assume that you accept our privacy policy. Luc Longley and Scottie Pippen did their best to keep the Bulls in the game while Jordan was fatigued again in the third. The Bulls got off to a fast start winning their first twelve games, while posting a 42–6 record before the All-Star break. The Jazz had just won two in a row to tie the series, and Chicago needed their leader in this critical swing game. Following the season, Parish retired,[3] and Williams signed as a free agent with the Detroit Pistons. We also use cookies to ensure we show you advertising that is relevant to you. With 28 seconds left after Shandon Anderson missed a reverse layup, the Jazz expected Jordan to take the final shot. This site has no affiliation with the NBA. Afterwards, Jordan was named the NBA Finals MVP. : 4–1 (Home: 3–0; Road: 1–1), "1996-97 Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats - Basketball-Reference.com", "Knicks Shock the Bulls to Sew Up Third Spot", "Ex-Celtic Parish Ends His Career After 21 Years", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1996–97_Chicago_Bulls_season&oldid=968861178, Eastern Conference (NBA) championship seasons, Pages using Template:College with unsupported name, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 21 July 2020, at 23:37. The Bulls trailed by 9 points early in the fourth quarter but went on a 10-0 run to take their first lead since the opening minutes when Steve Kerr hit a 3-pointer, but the Jazz would regain the lead. In the third quarter Michael Jordan dunked after a steal, bringing the crowd to its feet. Just 24 hours earlier, on June 10, 1997, Michael Jordan woke up nauseated and sweating profusely. During the final month of the regular season, the team signed free agent Brian Williams, who played in the final nine games. The Bulls trainers told Jordan that there was no way he could play in the game. Against all odds, Jordan rose from bed at 3:00 p.m., just in time for the 6:00 tip-off at the Delta Center. The Finals were played using a 2-3-2 site format, where the first two and last two games are held at the team with home court advantage's (Chicago's) home court (United Center). Malone was the highest-scoring Jazz player with 19 points but suffered from some dreadful shooting. The 1996–97 NBA season was the Bulls' 31st season in the National Basketball Association. In the Eastern Conference Finals, they defeated the Miami Heat in five games to advance to the NBA Finals, where they defeated the Utah Jazz in six games for their fifth title in seven years. Chicago held on for a narrow victory. Terms of use. In the semifinals, they defeated the Atlanta Hawks in five games, despite losing Game 2 at the United Center 103–95.
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