Michael Jordan game-winner: Bulls vs Jazz, 1997 Finals: Game 1

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The Mailman does not deliver on Sunday. But Michael Jordan delivers all the time. After the 1997 MVP, Karl Malone, missed two late free throws that would have given the Jazz the lead, Michael Jordan calmly nailed a jumper as time expired to give the Bulls a 84-82 win in game one of the 1997 Finals. Jordan hit 13 of 27 shots to finish with 31 points. Scottie Pippen had a solid game, adding 27 points. For Utah, Malone finished with 23 and John Stockton added 16. The Bulls took a 1-0 lead in ...