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This Moment in Sports History for 05-21-2025

This Moment in Sports History for 05-21-2025

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 On May 21, 1998, one of the most iconic moments in NBA playoff history occurred during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Chicago Bulls and the Indiana Pacers. With just 2.1 seconds left on the clock and the Bulls trailing 96-94, Michael Jordan received the inbound pass, faked right, and then drove left past defender Derrick McKey. As Jordan elevated for the shot, he was met by multiple Pacers defenders, but managed to hang in the air and double-clutch the ball before releasing a high-arcing, 17-foot jumper over the outstretched arms of 7'4" center Rik Smits.

The buzzer sounded as the ball was mid-flight, and the United Center in Chicago held its collective breath. The ball seemed to hang in the air for an eternity before finally swishing through the net, giving the Bulls an improbable 96-95 victory and forcing a decisive Game 7 back in Indiana.

The moment, forever immortalized as "The Shot II" (a nod to Jordan's series-winning jumper against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1989 playoffs), showcased Jordan's unparalleled ability to deliver in the clutch and further cemented his status as the game's greatest player. The Bulls would go on to win Game 7 in Indiana and advance to the NBA Finals, where they would defeat the Utah Jazz to claim their sixth championship in eight years.

Jordan's game-winner on May 21, 1998, remains one of the most replayed and celebrated moments in NBA history, a testament to his unrivaled competitiveness and flair for the dramatic. It serves as a reminder of the incredible impact Jordan had on the game of basketball and the indelible mark he left on the sport's history.
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