On this date in NBA Finals history: Michael Jordan's 'Flu Game'

Posted Jun 11, 2015
On June 11, 1997 in Game 5 between Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls and the Utah Jazz (video), Jordan was exhibiting “flu-like symptoms.” He was sweating bullets and struggling to stand or sit upright during breaks in play, and leaning heavily on Scottie Pippen late in the game. If the Bulls were going to lose they were going to lose over Jordan’s dead body. (USA Today)

Related: Basketball, Tar Heels in the NBA

Seth Trimble Makes His Case For The Next Level At G League Combine
Looking to strengthen his case for a shot at the pros, Seth Trimble took the floor this past weekend in Chicago for the NBA G...
Mon May 11, 2026

Newsletter: UNC Basketball's Greek Connection, Able and Trimble at the Combine, Dominic Dominates
UNC Basketball is pursuing Greek center Alexandros Samodurov, Seth Trimble and Matt Able are in Chicago for pre-draft combines, Indya Nivar makes the Atlanta Dream,...
Mon May 11, 2026

Video: IC Podcast - What is UNC Basketball's Goal?
Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss how NCAA Tournament expansion could affect scheduling for the Tar Heels and what the goals in...
Sun May 10, 2026

Professional Journey Begins in Chicago For UNC Basketball's NBA Draft Hopefuls
The next step toward the pros begins Friday in Chicago, tipping off a nine-day stretch featuring the NBA G League Draft Combine, NBA Draft Lottery,...
Fri May 8, 2026