1997 The Flu Game: Jordan’s Legendary Night
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10 views07/23/2026, 19:46 ETIn 1996-97 the Bulls beat Utah 4-2. Sick in Game 5, Jordan scored 38 in "The Flu Game," then won his 5th title and 5th Finals MVP.
The 1997 NBA Finals matched Chicago and Utah for the first time. The series was tight; after four games it was 2-2.
The night before Game 5, Jordan was struck by severe food poisoning (or flu), barely able to stand. Yet in the do-or-die "Flu Game" he scored 38, including a late three for a 90-88 win and the series lead. Him collapsing into Pippen’s arms became a symbol of grit.
Chicago won 4-2; Jordan was the clear fifth Finals MVP. The ring started the 1990s’ second three-peat (1996-98) and pushed his legend higher.
When the body nears its limit, will carries it across. The Flu Game is Jordan’s hardest footnote for "greatness."
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