'96 Bulls in a Classic Teams myLeague on 2K

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I had this game in the backburner, and given it was the holidays with not much time to play and post anything else, i though i would just go ahead and post it.

It was a game i played against the great Larry Bird and the Celtics. He got the best of me this time around, and he had a great solid game.

https://youtu.be/O0mg7O7fENM

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Game 4 of the Heat Bulls Semifinals.

Heat trying to extend the series and led by as much as 17 points in the half. THe Bulls rallied in the second half but the Heat still held as much as a 9 point lead in the 4th quarter. The Bulls conitnues to push on and came to within 1 point with less than 2 minutes to go.

It was a tight end game that came to an all too familiar heartbreak for ALonzo Mourning and the Heat.

POG. Michael Jordan. 55 pts 4 rebs, 7 assts, 4 stls.

Mourning had 24 pts 19 rebs 5 blks. He did all he can for his team here. Mashburn and Majerle had 18 & 16 pts respectively.

Hardaway and Majerele fouled out in this game, and that was pivotal for the Bulls victory.

Bulls later go on to win the series and move on to the Eastern conference finals where they will meet...


the '93 Bulls.

https://youtu.be/BFmGExEAiOg

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Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

'96 Bulls vs ' 93 Bulls

Jordan96 vs Jordan93.

Game 1 at the United Center.

'96 Bulls overcame a 10pt lead in the 4th quarter and a triple-double from Jordan93 (27-11-12) to win this one.

It was a good competitive game with the game tied about 5 mins to go in the 4th.

Crucial play of the game: a 3pt play from Jordan96 with about 3 mins to go, leading to a 4 pt cushion and Jordan93 fouling out of the game.

Pog: Jordan96 with 42 pts 3 rebs 11 assts 6steals.

https://youtu.be/fQx3noPu6nQ

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The '96 Bulls seemed to be on their way to a 2-0 lead in this series for most of this game, but the '93 Bulls would not go away easy, not with Jordan93 around.

The '96 Bulls came out hot and aggressive, led 20-4 to start the game. They looked very confident and in complete control. But Jordan93 would get hot and went on to score 10 straight points to end the period. Lead is down to just 6 after one quarter.

In the second quarter, the '96 Bulls continued to dominate defensively, and went up by as much as 13 with less than 3 minutes to go. The '93 Bulls got in a little groove towards the end, but they still trailed 48-38 at the half.

Jordan93 again led all scorers with 22 at the half. Jordan96 had 15.

The third quarter, the '96 Bulls again were hot, going up by as much as 13, but midway, the '93 Bulls started to get a rhythm, and the '96 Bulls started missing. Game tied at 57 with 6 minutes to go. After a timeout, the '96 Bulld again went ahead by 7 on a 3 pointer by Steve Kerr aith less than 5 minutes to go. Steve Kerr had another late 3 pointer in the quarter to keep the '96 Bulls lead at 10 going into the 4th quarter.

The fourth quarter was a different story with the '93 Bulls mounting a comeback. Jordan93 and co. fought their way back with hustle and grit. The combination of Horace Grant and Stacey King inside helped the Bulls dominate the offensive boards, giving them plenty of second chances. It was just a 1 point game with less than a minute to go.

Both sides exchanged scoreless possessions. On the '96 Bulls last play, it was Jordan vs. Jordan. Jordan96 had Jordan93 in the post, and with their shot clock winding down, he hit a fadeaway jumper with 7.8 seconds left to hit with what appeared to be the gamewinner.

However the '93 Bulls had different plans.

In the ensuing play, somehow they got Scottie Pippen93 open from the top of the key and he hit the game-tying basket with 3.1 secs to go. Jordan96 couldnt get a decent shot in the end, as he was tightly guarded by Jordan93 and the game goes into overtime.

Overtime was about who wanted it most and it seemed it was a Stacey King who did. He scored the first 4 points of OT with hustle and offensive rebounding. The '96 Bulls answered back with 2 FT's from Jordan96 and Rodman with his own offensive putback. On the next possession, BJ Armstrong hit a big 3 pointer of a double team on Jordan93 in the post. Pippen96 answered with a beautiful drive off an assist from MJ. In the ensuing play, Jordan93 scored on a 3-pt play off Jordan96's 5th, and that gave them a 4 point lead. This seemed to be enough cushion for the '93 Bulls the rest of the way.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGb8JxD7M-c

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Crucial Game 3 with the series tied 1-1. This time at the Chicago stadium.

The '93 Bulls came out strong in this game. THey started 6-0 in the first 2 minutes, and held on to a 9 point lead after the 1st quarter. Pippen93 was the spark, scoring 16 in teh 1st period alone, on 7/9 shooting.

In the second period, the 96 Bulls bench came to play. Toni Kukoc, who has pretty much been a nonfactor in the series thus far, came in and scored 14 pts in the 2nd quarter, including 2/2 from 3-pts. The '93 Bulls would rally behind hot shooting from their guards. They led by as much as 11 points until Jordan96 came alive, helping the '96 Bulls tie the game with 1:28, and continue being up, to lead by 6, 53-47 going in to the half.

Jordan93 and Jordan96 continue their duel, scoring 12 and 17 pts, respectively. Xfactors however were Pippen93 with 19, and Kukoc with 14 at the half.

In the 3rd, the '96 Bulls went on a quick run to grow the lead to double digits early on. The '93 Bulls would soon find their bearings though, both on offense and defense. They were led by BJ Armstrong in the quarter, who scored 12 in the 3rd. The '93 Bulls were able to tie the game with 1 minute to go, and end up ahead 75-71 going into the 4th quarter.

The '96 Bulls quickly pounced in the 4th, tying the game within one minute. THey would remain close over the next few minutes, until the '96 BUlls gained an upperhand after a 3 from Steve Kerr in the corner with 8 mins to go. Execution of the '96 Bulls got cripser and crisper as the period went by, while the '93 Bulls kept turning the ball over. The lead of the '96 Bulls reached 11 with 4 minutes to go. Pippen93 led a rally to bring the '93 Bulls to within 3 with 3 minutes to go.

Crucial play came with 2:23 remaining and the '96 Bulls were up by 5 at that time. Jordan96 was fouled by Jordan93 on a drive, and while Jordan96 only made one free throw, it was actually Jordan93's 5th foul, and Jordan96 took advantage of that. He scored the team's last 6 points, easily beating the foul trouble laiden Jordan93, and the '96 Bulls go on to win 105-93 to take a 2-1 lead in this series.

POG: Jordan96 36 pts 2 rebs 10 assts 3stls 1 blk. Pippen96 added 18 pts, 9 assts. Toni Kukoc finished with 17 pts.

Jordan93 struggled here. Finished with 22 pts on 10/23 shooting. He added 7 rebs 7 assts, 5stls. Pippen93 led the team with 29 pts, 5 rebs 7 assts, 4 stls.

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Game 4. Will Jordan93 fight back to avoid a 3-1 hole in this series?

https://youtu.be/Hs92Ymw6RuU

The '96 Bulls got the first jump in this one, go up 16-10 midway thru the first quarter. Jordan93 would score the team's next 8 pts to keep them close, while the '96 Bulls continued to execute well. Pippen96 carried his team as Jordan96 sat down on the bench. The '96 Bulls hang on to a 26-20 lead going into the second quarter.

In the second, Pippen96 continued his strong play and kept the '93 Bulls at bay. Jordan96 came back and grew their lead to 9. But again, Jordan93 refused to let them get away. He led a furious Bulls 17-8 rally, including 2 consecutive steals and a breakaway "Jumpman" dunk to tie the game at 45-45 with less than 4 minutes to go. On the next play, Jordan93 steals the ball again (3 steals in this period) and passes it to a breaking Pippen93 who scores on an and-1 layup on the fastbreak.

The '93 Bulls go up by 5 at the half, 60-55.

Both Jordans coming up big in this crucial game. Jordan93 had 21pts 3 rebs 5 assts. Jordan96 countered with 22 pts of his own.

In the 3rd quarter, the '96 Bulls went on an early run to reclaim the lead. The '93 Bulls however kept it close, as BJ Armstrong started hitting his shots scoring 12 in the period. The '93 Bulls stayed ahead to lead by 3 going in to the 4th quarter.

In the fourth quarter, the '93 Bulls gave the first blow, scoring the first 5 pts to increase their lead to 8. Stacey King proved to be a force for them inside, scoring 7 early points. The '96 Bulls stayed close with 3 point shooting and interioir passing, with Jordan96 scoring 10 pts in the period. The '93 Bulls would not be denied however. Jordan93 would put the finishing touches and they would run away with the victory 123-110 to tie the series at 2-2.

Jordan93 came up big with 45 pts, 7 rebs, 11 assists and 8 steals. Stacey King was the MVP in this one, surprisingly dominating the '96 Bulls big men to finish with 24 pts, 13 rebs (5 offensive rebs). Pippen contirbuted 18pts and 13 assts while Armstrong added 13 pts.

Jordan96 had 36 pts and 11 assts, while Pippen93 had 26 and 10 assts. The '96 Bulls had 21 turnovers in this game which turned into 24 pts for the '93 Bulls.

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https://youtu.be/WTZmd6FqOM4

Series tied 2-2. In the United Center. No Jordan led team has gone down 3-2 to win in 7 games, so this was a crucial game.

The '96 Bulls came out at their defensive best in the 1st quarter. It was tied halfway through the quarter, the '96 Bulls went on an 11-0 run to go up 21-10 less than 2 minutes to go. The '96 Bulls up 28-19 after one. They were scrambling on D, with 6 steals and 2 blocks in this quarter alone.

In the second quarter. the '93 Bulls made it clear they are not going to go away this early. They went on a 12-0 run early and eventually take the lead with 4.5 minutes to go. The '96 Bulls would later regroup to reclaim the lead and take a 5 point lead going into the half, 53-48.

In the 3rd quarter, the '96 Bulls stepped on the gas. Strong play from their bench, Kukoc and Kerr, and explosion by Jordan96 had them lead by as much as 20 in the period. Jordan93 was alone in fighting back, and the '93 Bulls fall behind 86-70 going into the 4th.

The lead grew to 18 starting the 4th quarter. Will the '93 Bulls fight back? THey did, behind a hot BJ Armstrong and Jordan93, to within 9 halfway with plenty of time left in the period. But the '96 Bulls would not be denied. Kerr and Longley gave the extra push and the '96 Bulls runaway with the victory 119-99 to grab a 3-2 series lead.

POG: Jordan96 almost had a quadruple-double, with 33 pts, 10 assts, 10 steals, 8 rebs. There were 4 other players in double digits, led by Pippen with 22. Kerr was next with 17, Harper 15 and Longley 14.

Jordan93 tried with 35 pts 9 rebs 4 asts 2 stls. Pippen93 had 21 pts and 12 assts, BJ had 19.

The series goes back to the Chicago Stadium as Jordan93 tries to avoid elimination.

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https://youtu.be/LTUZZC-Ze7k

Michael Jordan, when leading a playoff 3-2, always clinches the series in 6 and has never had to go to a Game 7.


Also, Michael Jordan has never climbed out of a 2-3 hole to win the series in 7.


So '96 Jordan had history on his side here in this game.


The '96 Bulls started the game exactly how you need to start a game on the road. They started strong, got to an ealry 7-0 lead, to keep the home crowd quiet. Another factor was Pippen93 commiting his 2nd foul with just 3 minutes gone by. Not a good sign for the '93 Bulls. With Jordan93 having to move to the SF spot, Jordan96 took advantage of his mismatches. He would score 14 in the period and the '96 get a good start, carrying a 25-15 advantage going into the 2nd.


Jordan93 would keep his team alive, continuing his hot shooting, had 2 3-pointers early on, and scored a totoal of 16 pts in the quarter alone. The '96 Bulls would keep a balanced attack here with Steve Kerr leading a strong bench play. The home team would close the gap to 5, and it's 49-45 going in to the half.


Jordan93 led everyone with 22 pts, with 4 rebs 3 assts. Jordan96 was no slouch with 19 pts of his own, with 5 assts.


The '93 Bulls came out of the half fighting and went on an early 7-0 run to grab the lead. Over the next few minutes it would be a tight game, with many lead changes. The '96 Bulls would go up by 7 behind strong Bench play from Kukoc and Kerr, but the '93 Bulls would fight right back. THe lead for the '96 Bulls was 3 going in to the 4th quarter.


Last quarter possibly for the '93 Bulls and Jordan93. And they came out strong. THey grab the lead with 8 mins to go on a dunk from King off an assist from Jordan93. Again a back and forth affair in the next few minute. Steve Kerr and BJ Armstrong coming up big for their teams in this game. It was tied with 5 minutes to go.


In the end, it was the '96 Bulls execution that made the difference. Jordan96 and Pippen96 solidified their control of the game and of the series with big baskets in the end. Jordan96's killer instinct was on display in the endgame, and the '96 Bulls would go on to win the game and the series, 108-98.


Jordan96 was the POG. He finished with a 40pt triple-double. 42 pts, 11 assts, and 11 steals. Pippen96 added 19 pts, 3 rebs, 8 assts. Steve Kerr was the X-Factor in this game, and scored 17 pts, including 5 from 3pt range. Him and Kukoc really made an impact in this series with their timely contributions and definitely outclassed their bench counterparts.


Jordan93 had 38 pts, 7 rebs 8 assts, 4 stls, 3 blks in a losing effort. BJ Armstrong finished with 20. Pippen93 was the biggest letdown in this game and the series. He finished with 10 pts 9 assts. He lacked the aggression and did not take advantage of his mismatches against Kukoc when Pippen96 was on the bench.


Its now on the the NBA Finals where they will face the 2019 Warriors, who beat the '86 Lakers in 5 games.