On May 27, 1998, at Madison Square Garden, New York fans witnessed the end of the Bulls dynasty.
In Ga 5, fans saw Michael Jordan use everything he had learned throughout his life:
A back-to-the-basket fadeaway jump shot, a quick stop jump shot after receiving the ball, up-and-down steps to shake off the defense in the low post, and a layup after a strong drive to the basket.
Fans also saw Kukoc's magical performance.
With Michael Jordan and Pippen missing shots at the beginning, the Croatian forward continued to help the Bulls score points.
But when the halfti score was fixed at 36:46, the fans who were expecting Michael Jordan to create a miracle fell silent.
Kukoc shot 7 of 7 and scored a team-high 17 points for the Bulls, while Pippen, who was in great form in Ga 4, failed to continue his touch from the previous ga, shooting 1 of 7 in the first half and scoring 4 points.
In the second half of the ga, the Bulls failed to break the Knicks' rule this season, and Madison Square Garden was completely boiling before the ga was over.
The weaker the Bulls' outside line was, the more intense the Knicks' double-team was.
In the end, Michael Jordan could only gasp for air and force his way into the inside again and again.
But back at Madison Square Garden, the one-point rain from other players disappeared, and all that awaited Michael Jordan were Oakley's big elbow and Ewing's face-blocking shot.
Although Kukoc and Kerr made consecutive three-pointers in the fourth quarter, Michael's dunks started to miss and he scored points from free throws, and the Knicks responded accordingly.
As Michael Jordan missed a shot from beyond the three-point line in the final monts, the New York fans present began to scream wildly, and many fans in the front row followed suit and punched the air in celebration.
Spike Lee even raised his hands, waiting for the ga ti to end.
Lee did not attack again, and under Harper's defense, he steadily consud the last 10 seconds.
The final buzzer sounded and the score was fixed at 83:90.
Cheers broke through Madison Square Garden, witnessing the ho team eliminate the Bulls and enter the finals.
The feeling of perfect revenge made the old fans in New York scream excitedly.
"Wow!!"
With the cheers of fans filling his ears, Lee received the ball with a smile.
The Knicks will keep the ga ball as a souvenir.
For so old fans, being able to eliminate the Bulls in the conference finals is even more fulfilling than winning the championship:
In 1989, the Knicks t the Bulls in the semifinals and were eliminated by their opponents 4:2;
In 1991, the Knicks t the Bulls in the first round and were swept out by their opponents 3:0;
In the 1992 Eastern Conference semifinals, the Knicks t the Bulls again, and lost the tiebreaker by 31 points.
In the 1993 Eastern Conference finals, after protecting two ho gas, the Knicks were tied by the Bulls in four gas, with a score of 4:2, and lost to their opponents again.
In the 1996 Eastern Conference semifinals, the Knicks had no power to fight back, and were swept by the Bulls 4:1.
After Lee joined the team, the Knicks lost another Eastern Conference finals.
They encountered the Bulls 6 tis and lost all of them.
The youth of the old fans was lost!
In this year's Eastern Conference finals, the 4:1 gentleman swept the opponent.
Seeing the Bulls' dynasty shattered, and thinking about the high probability of the Bulls' disintegration, the New York fans who had successfully avenged burst out with enthusiasm, which really scared Lee.
Looking at the golden ribbons floating above the stadium, Lee curled the corners of his mouth.
This celebration was the sa as if he had won the championship.
dia reporters rushed to the venue, caras in their hands flashing non-stop, everyone wanted to record this historical mont.
Played 45 minutes, 10 of 26 shots, 0 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, 10 of 11 free throws, 30 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers;
Michael Jordan tried his best and showed no expression after losing the ga.
A large number of dia surrounded Michael Jordan.
Many reporters wanted to see Michael Jordan's lost look, and they all had smiles on their faces.
It was their turn to output!
Walt Frazier also seed a little excited in the MSG comntary booth.
The legendary star was also enjoying the feeling of revenge at this mont:
"This is a perfect victory for New York fans!"
"We ended the Bulls' three-peat, and the championship is waving at us!"
Like the Pacers fans, many New York fans held signs tonight:
"His na is Jordan!"
"NOT God!"
At this ti, such slogans were particularly eye-catching. Comntator Mike Breen was still loudly praising Lee's performance:
"In the entire series, Lee only made 9 turnovers in total. The Bulls' periter pressure defense did not work!"
"In the finals against the Jazz, Lee will face Stockton. It's a showdown between the old and new No. 1 players. I believe Lee will prove himself again."
In Ga 5, Clay Lee played for 40 minutes, made 7 of 18 shots, 3 of 8 from beyond the three-point line, and 4 of 6 free throws, scoring 21 points, 4 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, and 2 turnovers.
As the series progressed, the Bulls gradually adapted to Lee's technical characteristics, but the Knicks, who were in a favorable situation, were fighting bravely, and restricting individuals would not have much effect at this ti.
In the comntary booth, the two of them were praising the ga, and Ewing was so happy at this ti that he hugged everyone he t!
Regardless of whether the Bulls players liked his encouragent or not, the gorilla hugged their opponents and gave them so spiritual encouragent.
Michael Jordan did not show any loneliness.
After hugging and greeting his friends, he quickly ca to Lee.
The two hugged briefly, and perhaps because he was unwilling to accept the defeat, Michael Jordan suddenly whispered:
"I will win it back!"
(A/N: For
MJ is the GOAT ??.)
When he heard that Michael Jordan was still showing off, Lee nodded and responded with a smile:
"Rember to consider New York. The Knicks will always welco you!"
Michael Jordan patted Lee on the shoulder in annoyance, with an expression of "just wait for
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