Lore and impact of Michael Jordan's 1997 'Flu Game' still relevant 24 years later
Posted Jun 12, 2021
On June 11, 1997, despite the warnings of his mother, Deloris Jordan, and team officials, a dramatically sick Michael Jordan took to the court for Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz. Jordan recorded 38 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals in what has become known as the "Flu Game."
(USA Today)
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