1998 NBA Finals – Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz The 1998 Finals delivered a storybook ending to Michael Jordan’s Bulls dynasty. Trailing 86–83 with 40 seconds left in Game 6, Jordan stole the ball from Karl Malone and hit the series-winning jumper over Bryon Russell—his final shot as a Bull. The series showcased Jordan’s relentless will, Scottie Pippen playing through a back injury, and Phil Jackson’s masterful coaching against Jerry Sloan’s disciplined Jazz. Though Utah won Game 5 at home, Chicago closed it out in Salt Lake City, securing their sixth title in eight years. Beyond basketball, it marked the end of an era; Jordan retired (again), and the Bulls were dismantled. The cultural impact was immense—broadcast globally, it remains the highest-rated NBA Finals in U.S. television history. For fans, it symbolized perfection, closure, and the indomitable spirit of the greatest player ever.
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