The Bulls had the opportunity to clinch their sixth championship in eight years, while the Jazz, led by John Stockton and Karl Malone, were looking to win their first NBA title in franchise history.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and creating turnovers on defense. With just under a minute left, Michael Jordan, who had been battling the flu all day, hit a clutch 3-pointer to give the Bulls a 86-85 lead. The Jazz answered with a layup from John Stockton, regaining the lead with just 41 seconds left on the clock.

With the clock winding down, the ball was in Jordan’s hands. He dribbled towards the top of the key, faked to the left, and made a stunning shot with 5.2 seconds left on the clock, giving the Bulls an 87-86 lead. The Jazz had one last chance, but Bryon Russell’s shot missed the mark, securing the Bulls’ sixth championship.

Jordan finished with 45 points, making him the game’s leading scorer and earning him his sixth Finals MVP award. His heroics in Game 6 became known as the “Flu Game” and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

The game was a testament to the resilience and determination of the Bulls, who faced adversity and battled all the way to the end. It was a moment that will forever be etched in basketball history and will continue to inspire future generations of basketball players and fans.