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Indiana Pacers @ Chicago Bulls | 1998 Playoffs | ECF Game 5: The Blowout

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Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan led a first-half assault as the Chicago Bulls put together their best game of the playoffs, trouncing the Indiana Pacers, 106-87, in Game Five to regain control of the Eastern Conference finals. Pippen, who missed two crucial free throws at the end of Game Four, scored 17 of his 20 points in an outstanding all-around first half. He shot 7-of-12 from the field and again smothered Pacers point guard Mark Jackson, who managed five points. “Dealing with Monday night’s loss was very tough for me personally,” said Pippen, who had been shotting less than 40 percent from the field and under 50 percent from the line in the series. “I wanted to go and attack the basket tonight, use all the energy I had, to make up for the mistakes I made on Monday.” Jordan, who missed a three-pointer at the buzzer in Game Four and joined coach Phil Jackson in criticizing the referees afterwards, also scored 17 first-half points. He shot 12-of-20 from the field and finished with 29 points. “We came out tonight with something to prove,” Jordan said. “We decided to be the aggressors. Scottie and I had good energy going toward the basket and we were able to make it happen.” “I did not emphasize that in practice,” Jackson said. “I did not say that you have to go to the basket or that we have to go to the basket. But our players knew what they didn’t do in the previous two games. Scottie and Michael took it upon themselves to prove a point today.” Consecutive three …

Bulls vs Jazz 1998 Finals – Game 5 – Michael Jordan 28 points

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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.

Bulls vs Jazz 1998 Finals – Game 1 – Michael Jordan 33 points

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Maybe it was the grueling seven-game series they had just finished against the Pacers. For some reason, the Bulls didn’t seem to have the energy in this game. Though they only lost by three, 88-85 in overtime, Chicago didn’t have its usual fire. Michael Jordan scored 33 points on 13 of 29 shooting. Scottie Pippen added 21 and Luc Longley scored 10. John Stockton led the Jazz with 24 points, while Karl Malone added 21. The Jazz took a 1-0 series lead in the 1998 NBA Finals.

1998 NBA Eastern Conference Finals – Indiana Pacers Vs Chicago Bulls

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A look back at the 1998 NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls. During the post-game press conference after their loss in game six, Michael Jordan guaranteed that “we will win game seven”. Jordan didn’t disappoint as the Bulls won the seventh and final game of the series and advance to the NBA Finals.

Chicago Bulls @ New York Knicks | Jan 9, 1998: Jordan with 44 points [ Final Cut ]

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It was the way Michael Jordan kept hitting his shots as the Knicks kept hitting flesh. And it was obvious that no matter what the circumstances, the color of this rivalry had not faded without Patrick Ewing. The evidence spilled onto the floor at Madison Square Garden last night as each Knick who was fed up with the prickly Dennis Rodman shoved, tripped or barked at him. Pick one, Larry Johnson, John Starks or Charles Oakley. The trio displayed the kind of anger and aggression that provided the only chance the Knicks had to beat Jordan. And yet, just as Jordan has done throughout his career, he ruined the best group effort by the Knicks, gathering a remarkable 44 points as the Bulls won, 90-89. “I thought we had tremendous effort,” Knicks Coach Jeff Van Gundy said. “We were beaten by a championship-caliber team, by the greatest player ever probably. We had our opportunities.” The victory was not assured until Chris Childs missed a 3-pointer just before the buzzer as the Knicks declined to call a timeout to set up a final play. “I would have gone inside, but I didn’t think I would have gotten the call,” Childs said. “I thought the shot I took was good. It just didn’t go in this time.” Suddenly, the additions the Knicks have made to surround Ewing with complementary players were on the spot against Chicago last night. More attention was on Houston, though. He had Jordan, but Jordan got the best of him in the second half. “I don’t think I got the job done in the second half …