The Flu Game

The Flu Game - The Flu Game became one of many historic moments that have occurred in the NBA. Then, if the Flu Game itself?At precisely 1997 NBA Finals on June 11, 1997, occurred the party that brings the big match between Utah Jazz with the Chicago Bulls. Jazz strength can be said when it was on the axis duo John Stockton (point guard) and Karl Malone (power forward). While the Bulls relied heavily on the skill and power trio killer, Michael Jordan (shooting guard), Scottie Pippen (small forward), and Dennis Rodman (power forward).As usual, this final has a best of seven format, with the Bulls benefit act as host for 4 times, while the Jazz 2 times. But is not the point. Initially, the Bulls had dominated by winning two games early. However, Jazz equalized in games 3 and 4. The rest is just history contains a unique and controversial story. The Flu game occurred in the 5th game in the arena Delta Center (now renamed EnergySolutions Arena) in Salt Lake City, Utah.Phil Jackson would not want to keep lowering the Michael Jordan on this crucial match, even if the player is exposed to the flu and a high fever. Moreover, Jordan himself who insisted still want to play to help teammate beat Stockton et al. And in this fight was the audience can witness firsthand how extraordinary a Jordan. With conditions far from fit, Jordan remains capable of playing nicely. Though quite clear that his body limp and limp, can be seen especially when the game is being time-out or break.However, the unexpected outcome even exceptional. Jordan still can bring the Bulls win the battle with thin final score 90-88. Basketball player who is identical with the number 23 was scored in the game, which is 38 points. What a great player! Just when the game ended was no celebration of the players off the Bulls. Jordan expression flat, until bowed limply about to pass out before finally being led by Pippen.

After investigation, it turns out there is an indication that states that Jordan at that time rather than being exposed to the flu or a fever, but poisoned, you know, ballers! It is expressed directly personal personal trainer Jordan, namely Tim Grover. He said that the night before the game, the Bulls players stay in one number Park City, Utah city. And when the night began to dissolve, Jordan told Grover that he was very hungry. However, it is unfortunate the hotel can not accept orders again above 9 pm.In short, they Grover, Jordan, and several teammates to order a pizza in the end, in a pizza restaurant near the hotel. However, strangely pizza delivered (delivery) by 5 officers. Grover suspected this, and without hesitation said suspicion and bad feeling over the pizza was against Jordan et al. However, Jordan does not care and pizza that she spent alone. Yes, only Jordan who eat pizza it.

"Then suddenly at 2 am, Jordan called me. I was immediately into his room, then saw the middle of the huddled, curled up like a baby's position in the womb. I immediately phoned the medical team at the time. Right when I said, 'He certainly poisoning food.' I guarantee it! That's not the flu, "Grover story.

Well, this somehow sabotage against the Chicago Bulls or indeed a fluke, until now no one knows for sure. What is clear, how hard efforts of people want to drop Michael Jordan, the legend still has the strength and courage that is not easily conquered. Because of what? In that season the Bulls finally be defeating the Jazz with a final score of 4-2. Which means, Jordan managed to contribute to the Bulls NBA title for the fifth time.