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Gallery: 1997 NBA Finals between Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls

Tribune file photo Michael Jordan goes around Jeff Hornacek during the 1997 NBA Finals.

Images from the 1997 NBA Finals between the Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan (23) goes up and under Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone, left, as he drives to the hoop during the third quarter of Game 2 in the NBA Finals Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)

The Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan puts up the game-winning shot over Utah Jazz forward Bryon Russell, right, to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals 84-82 Sunday, June 1, 1997, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell )

The Chicago Bulls' Steve Kerr celebrates after the Bulls beat the Utah Jazz 90-86 in Game 6 to win the NBA championship on Friday, June 13, 1997, in Chicago. Kerr hit a shot with five seconds left that put the Bulls ahead for good in the game. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)

The Chicago Bulls' Steve Kerr launches the winning shot in the Bulls' 90-86 victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 6 to win the NBA championship Friday, June 13, 1997, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Chicago Sun-Times, Tom Cruze)

Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone (32) goes up over Chicago Bulls' Scottie Pippen and Brian Williams, rear, during the first quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Friday, June 13, 1997, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)

Chicago Bulls teammates Michael Jordan, left, and Scottie Pippen hoist the trophy aloft after beating the Utah Jazz 90-86 to win the NBA championship Friday, June 13, 1997, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone reaches in on Chicago Bulls' Scottie Pippen during the first quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Friday, June 13, 1997, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)

Utah Jazz guard Jeff Hornacek, right, faces off with the Chicaqo Bulls' Michael Jordan during the first quarter of Game 2 in the NBA Finals Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)

Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone checks a cut on his right hand as he heads up court against the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Chicago. Malone injured the hand in the first game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Fred Jewell)

Utah Jazz guard John Stockton drives to the hoop past the Chicaqo Bulls' Ron Harper, right, during the first quarter of Game 2 in the NBA Finals Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)

Utah Jazz's Greg Ostertag (00) battles with Chicago Bulls' Dennis Rodman (91) and Luc Longley (13) for a rebound during the first quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Utah Jazz forward Karl Malone makes a face as he talks about teammate John Stockton during a news conference after practice Monday, June 9, 1997, in Salt Lake City. Malone reacted with the funny face when he was asked what he thought of Stockton when he first saw him years ago. Malone had 23 points Sunday night as the Jazz beat the Chicago Bulls 78-73 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals to even the best-of-7 series at 2-2. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)

Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan and Utah Jazz' Karl Malone greet each other before Game 1 of the NBA Finals Sunday, June 1, 1997, in Chicago. Malone was named the league's MVP ahead of Jordan for the season. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)

Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan scowls over his shoulder as he is guarded closely by Utah Jazz's Bryon Russell during the first quarter of Game 4 in the NBA Finals on Sunday, June 8, 1997, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)

Chicago Bulls' Dennis Rodman bows his head during opening ceremonies of Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Bulls and the Utah Jazz on Sunday, June 8, 1997, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)