Game 6 of the NBA finals, the Delta Center packed, everyone in the stadium knew he was going to end up with the ball in his hands, no doubts in that matter. The Chicago Bulls knew is just as well, with the ball in the hands of Michael Jordan, a man who only becomes more unstoppable as larger the obstacles he faces become. The Jazz would learn of this in a heart shattering moment, where all the sweat and blood shed the entire season to get here, would be for nothing at a moments notice.
Michael had dominated the fourth quarter, scoring 16 on his own and carrying the offense for the finals minutes. His supporting players such as Scottie Pippen hampered by injuries, could only watch as he worked his magic on the offensive end. Time winding down quickly, he drove hard to the net scoring layup that made the difference in between catching up or being left behind. The Bulls were quick to return to the defensive, where Karl Malone finally sank under the extreme pressure emitting from Jordan's defense. He had been stripped, and with only seconds remaining in the clock, the Bulls were finally in a position to win.
The stadium was frozen in awe as they watched Jordan dribble the ball up the court, Jazz defense scurrying back desperately. The opposing team felt panic, everybody in the stadium knew when the ball was in this man's hands, he could spell doom for them. Bryon Russel from the Jazz tried occupying the lane Jordan was heading through. Michael faked towards the basket, Bryon bit, slipping, falling to the floor. Now he could only helplessly watch as time seemed to freeze, and he saw Jordan's body hanging in midair with a flawless form. The motion of the wrist came, and the 20 footer made its mark. The reality of the situation came crashing down on the Jazz, as they tried helplessly to make a miracle happen with a few seconds left.
It was all over for the Jazz, and the man that had lead them to their demise walked off the court nobly, with 45 points under his belt and his sixth Finals MVP, reaffirming his status as the NBA's greatest player.
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