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27 years ago 2day was “FLU GAME” Game 5 Bulls @ Jazz 1997 NBA Finals



Before Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals Michael Jordan became ill. He participated in the game despite his illness, and the game became known as "The Flu Game". Jordan played 44 minutes in the game and finished with 38 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.\1]) With 25 seconds left, Jordan made a 3-point-game-winning basket. The Bulls went on to win the NBA Finals in game 6.\2]) The shoes that Jordan wore in game 5 became known as the "Flu Game shoes", even though it was later revealed in The Last Dance) that Jordan was suffering from food poisoning during the game.\1])

One story is Jazz fans working at the Pizza place did something to his food.

by Inter_Web_User

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  1. Pacfan325124

    Bro I’m so tired of clips from 30 years ago being the only light spot in this sub

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