The Shot (1998 NBA Finals)

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The Shot is a game-winning shot made by Michael Jordan in the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz with 5.2 seconds left that would help the Chicago Bulls win their 6th NBA title.

[edit] The Play

When John Stockton passed the ball to Karl Malone, Michael Jordan stole the ball away and dribbled to the front. Guarding him was Bryon Russell, one of the Jazz's best perimeter defenders. Jordan drove inside the 3-point line, executed a quick cross-over (while apparently pushing off), jumped and made a 20-foot shot to give the Bulls an 87-86 lead with 5.2 seconds left.

[edit] Quotes from the play

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17 seconds from Game 7, or from Championship number 6, Jordan, open, Chicago with the lead. Time out Utah, 5.2 seconds left, Michael Jordan running on fumes with 45 points. - NBC's Bob Costas making the call of Michael Jordan's game-winning shot.

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Malone...stripped by Michael, to the floor, stolen by M.J.! Michael the steal! 16 seconds left, Bulls down 1. Michael against Russell, 12 seconds...11...10. Jordan, Jordan a drive, hangs...fires...SCORE! He scores! The Bulls lead 87-86 with five and two tenths left, and now they're one stop away. Oh my goodness. Oh, my goodness. - Neil Funk calling Jordan's steal and game-winner on the Bulls' radio network.

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