ESPN to screen NBA 1998 classic

Tapping into the success of The Last Dance documentary, ESPN will screen the 1998 NBA Finals, Game 6: Bulls v Jazz.

1998 NBA Finals Game 6 is widely considered one of the most dramatic games in NBA history.

It’s best remembered for Michael Jordan’s game-winning shot to secure the Chicago Bulls’ sixth NBA Championship in eight years with a victory over the Utah Jazz.

This includes exclusive, never-before-seen game footage captured by five different NBA Entertainment cameras, presenting new and innovative views of the historic game.

Commentary is provided for the live game telecast by Bob Costas, Isiah Thomas, Doug Collins, Ahmad Rashad and Jim Gray.

It also marks the first time the game has been available to watch in high-definition.

Connor Schell, ESPN Executive Vice President, Content said, “Rarely, if ever, do you have the opportunity to showcase one of the most storied games in NBA history in an innovative, new presentation that includes never-before-seen material that takes fans further inside the action. This is an exciting, creative way to deliver even more enjoyment to basketball fans after reliving the journey of the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls in The Last Dance. This material, which was captured on film, has existed in the NBA archives for 22 years and we are very grateful to our colleagues at NBA Entertainment and Winik Media for this incredible opportunity.”

David Denenberg, NBA Senior Vice President, Global Media Distribution & Business Affairs said, “We are thrilled to partner with ESPN to provide NBA fans with unique footage of one of the legendary games in league history.”

Gregg Winik, Winik Media CEO & Executive Producer of 1998 NBA Finals, Game 6: Bulls vs Jazz added, “It’s not often sports fans get the chance to view an entire game in a truly cinematic form. Viewers will now have that opportunity. The film footage paired with the original telecast commentary creates a unique multi-media experience the likes of which have never been seen before. Now that the world intimately knows The Last Dance cast of characters, 1998 NBA Finals, Game 6: Bulls v Jazz is the perfect epilogue.”

11am Thursday May 21 on ESPN (repeat 8.30pm).