Michael Jordan was unstoppable despite the "flu" × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News Feature When did the Michael Jordan flu game happen Taking a closer look at the NBA icon s legendary game against Utah Jazz By Akhil Khatri Modified 30 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share MJ's flu game - Image credits: nba.com Michael Jordan spent 15 seasons in the NBA. He won six championships, six Finals MVP awards and five regular-season MVPs in that span. But it wasn’t just the win that led fans to gravitate towards him – Jordan put on a show every time he stepped on the court. Be it the Chicago Bulls’ fans or the fans in opposing arenas, everyone got their money’s worth. While Michael Jordan might have considered each night to be a "going through the motions" night, one was completely different. It was so different that it got coined as the ’Michael Jordan flu game.’ Back then, it was understood that Jordan was boiling up before Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals. But it was later revealed to be a food poisoning episode. However, the focus remains on the kind of performance he puts up in those conditions. FOX Bet Sportsbook@FOXBetOn this day 24 years ago, we witnessed Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game.”1487261On this day 24 years ago, we witnessed Michael Jordan’s “Flu Game.”https://t.co/zUk34p7DXK Michael Jordan s flu game – taking a closer look With the 1997 NBA Finals tied at two games apiece, the Chicago Bulls were in Salt Laker City to take on the Utah Jazz on June 11th, 1997. Prior to the start of Game 5 it was announced that Michael Jordan was suffering from flu-like symptoms and did not meet the media. Instead, he met with coach Phil Jackson and decided to play despite feeling like “crap.” Michael Jordan did not miss a beat on the floor as he dropped 38 points in 44 minutes, scoring an efficient 48.1% from the field. Although the scoring came in bunches, Jordan contributed to other areas as well. He racked up seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Scottie Pippen played 45 minutes as was the only player with more minutes than Jordan. There was no stopping Michael Jordan that night, as he showed great determination despite his bodily condition. He even made a late three-pointer when the game was tied at 85, helping the Bulls go ahead with 25 seconds left on the clock. The Bulls wrapped up the game with a 90-88 win and went on to win Game 6 at home, securing their fifth title with Jordan. NBA on TNT@NBAonTNT“Just get me standing. I will do the rest.” #TheLastDance Michael Jordan’s trainer, Tim Grover, joined The Steam Room to reflect on MJ’s iconic “flu game” omny.fm/shows/the-stea…536103“Just get me standing. I will do the rest.” #TheLastDance Michael Jordan’s trainer, Tim Grover, joined The Steam Room to reflect on MJ’s iconic “flu game” omny.fm/shows/the-stea… https://t.co/PzylrEGeTF The truth regarding the game and Jordan’s condition was revealed in 2013 by Jordan's former personal trainer Tim Grover on TrueHoop TV. Grover recollected how a band of five delivery guys came to deliver a pizza Jordan ordered the night before the game. “Out of everybody in the room, he [Jordan] was the only one that ate. Nobody else... then 3 o'clock in the morning, I get a call to my room.” “I come to the room, he's curled up, he's curled up in the fetal position. We're looking at him. We're finding the team physician at that time. And immediately I said, 'It's food poisoning.' Guaranteed. Not the flu.” Grover said. Jordan even confirmed that it was food poisoning, when he spoke about the incident in the ninth episode of his documentary “The Last Dance.” However, the ‘flu game’ has a better ring to it. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Arnav Kholkar × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeCricket NewsScheduleIND vs SAAUS vs WIENG vs PAKLegends LeagueECC T10County ChampionshipBukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022Japan Cricket LeagueWI-W vs NZ-WECT10T20 World Cup FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Extreme Rules 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarChina OpenTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी