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Recapping Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals

“If ever there has been an athlete at least in recent history able to will himself beyond even his considerable physical talents, it’s been Michael Jordan.” - Bob Costas

Fatigue, injuries, illnesses, and a great team. These were the odds that were stacked against the Chicago Bulls when they traveled to Salt Lake City to take on Karl Malone and the Utah Jazz for game 6 of the NBA Finals. Utah put up a very tough fight all series-long, and the conditions were set for them to force a game 7.