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=The wealth? The fame? The love of the game?=

0 row selected - rows selected - [|clear] || So, seeing as this is a fansite, I figure I don't have to tell my members that Michael Jordan was one of the greatest ever to grace the game... but I will anyway. My favorite moment of his was that defining moment, Game 5 against the Jazz. The flu game.
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 * [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/user_none_lg.jpg width="48" height="48" caption="kosty23" link="http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/kosty23"]] || [|kosty23]

For those of you who may not have actually heard about this game, I will explain it.

It was 1997, NBA Finals. One off day between Game 4 and Game 5, Michael woke up feeling horrible in the night. He felt dizzy and lightheaded. He knew something was wrong, so he called the Bulls medical staff in. They told him he either had food poisoning or a virus, but that he'd never be able to play(ESPN.com). Jordan stayed in his bed for the entire next day. 3 hours before game-time, Jordan struggled into the locker room. He was dehydrated and fatigued, but he was determined to play. During the first quarter, Jordan was basically useless due to the illness. In the second quarter, when Utah took a 16-point lead over the Bulls, Jordan suddenly was empowered and found the energy to play. He scored 17 points that quarter. However, during the third quarter, the illness recaptures him and once again he is pretty much just a 5th man. In the fourth quarter, the Jazz went on a 10-0 run, and Jordan once again took over. He sparked a rally by nailing a jumper. His team added more points, then Jordan finished the rally with another jumper. Late in the fourth quarter, with the score 85 Jazz - 84 Bulls, Michael was fouled. The first attempt was good, but the second missed. One of his teammates tipped the ball up. Even in his weakened state, Jordan flew in and got the rebound. He then set up the offense once again. Jordan rifles a pass to Scottie Pippen, who is then double teamed quickly by Jordan's defender. Jordan was wide open behind the 3-pt arc. Pippen passed the ball back, and Jordan pulled the trigger, nailing the 3 pointer to take the lead 88-85. The Jazz come back and score again 88-87. The Bulls come back once again, instead of Malone fouling, they are able to throw down a dunk. 90-87 Stockton gets to the line for the Jazz, splits the free throws, making one, missing one. Game ends 90-88.

I found the written out recap of the game on ESPN.com. ([]

I also watched clips of the game on Youtube. [] [|[delete]] || [|emeraldsky101] I have a different opinion on this. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of his, and he is a magnificent player, but I don't know about this whole story. I've got 2 conspiracy theories on this.
 * [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/user_none_lg.jpg width="48" height="48" caption="emeraldsky101" link="http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/emeraldsky101"]] || **re: The wealth? The fame? The love of the game?**

1) I think this was the media blowing it out of proportion to get the better ratings and more viewers. Granted, he did look sick. However, if he were as sick as everybody claimed, could he really have run up and down a basketball court for that long, resting only 4 minutes during the game and at halftime? I also watched that game film. He looked fatigued and sick, but not as much as the game is made out to be.

2) If he were really that ill with a stomach virus like the media claimed, why was he allowed to play? He could have spread the illness to the officials, the players, and numerous others. Can they legally allow him to play?

Either way, it was still a fantastic game. I just don't know if it was the FLU GAME. [|[delete]] || [|kosty23] Let me answer 2) first. Go to the actual webpage for the NBA rules. I'll put a link now. [] I could not find anything that refers to it. I did check on the infection control guidelines. That deals with bleeding and cuts.
 * [[image:http://www.wikispaces.com/i/user_none_lg.jpg width="48" height="48" caption="kosty23" link="http://www.wikispaces.com/user/view/kosty23"]] || **re: The wealth? The fame? The love of the game?**

1) Nobody can really prove that, only Michael Jordan actually knows the truth. Regardless, whether he was as sick as they said, you agreed that he looked sick. Let me ask you this... do you play basketball? I've played since I was a little kid. I can play for hours and I'm exhausted. I'm drained after an hour and half of continuous play, but when I'm sick, I'm drained within 10 minutes. It takes a lot to go out and play the entire game.

PLUS he came in the clutch and scored 38 points in total. It's an amazing game because he was sick and he played amazing. The severity of the sickness just makes the game more and more amazing that he did so well. [|[delete]] || [|kosty23] To answer my question.... I believe he did it for the fame (about 5%). The rest of his passion and motivation for getting off his sickbed was for the love of the game. [|[delete]] || [|emeraldsky101] Yes. I looked at the website and I also could not find anything. And I completely agree with your statements about how it was amazing. I didn't think about that completely. I just thought that it was an illness that was being blown out of proportion. But like you said, even if he was sick, but not on his deathbed like some people claimed, it was still a magnificent feat. But he did look extremely sick. [|[delete]] || [|emeraldsky101] I guess it really was just his love of the game that he made him get out there. He didn't want to leave his teammates down. [|[delete]] || [|kosty23] Exactly! =D I'm glad you see why it was so spectacular and amazing. [|[delete]] || http://comp1mjproject.wikispaces.com/message/view/home/35097492
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