Editor’s note: This story was originally published on June 14, 2024.
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Michael Jordan denied the Utah Jazz again.
One year and a day after leading the Chicago Bulls past the Jazz to win the 1997 NBA **** le, he foiled us all again on June 14, as the Bulls clinched their sixth NBA championship in eight seasons in a thrilling 87-86 win at the Delta Center.
Jordan hit the game-winning shot in the final seconds — pushing off, of course— and earned his record sixth NBA Finals MVP on June 14, 1998.
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives.
Michael Jordan denied the Utah Jazz again.
One year and a day after leading the Chicago Bulls past the Jazz to win the 1997 NBA **** le, he foiled us all again on June 14, as the Bulls clinched their sixth NBA championship in eight seasons in a thrilling 87-86 win at the Delta Center.
Jordan hit the game-winning shot in the final seconds — pushing off, of course— and earned his record sixth NBA Finals MVP on June 14, 1998.
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