1999 NBA FINALS Game 5: Duncan, Robinson combine for 56 pts to force GAME 6 vs. JORDAN's Bulls

Описание: 00:00 Game 5: The Series on the Line
00:55 Highlight: Scottie Pippen's Thunderous Slam
03:09 2nd Quarter (Spurs take an early lead)
04:45 Highlight: Pippen's Assertive Finish
05:19 Highlight: Jordan steal and Slam
08:55 3rd Quarter
11:44 4th Quarter (Spurs' big comeback to take the lead)
12:19 Highlight: Pippen's Big Slam
15:44 Crucial PLAY OF THE GAME
17:03 Final Score & Analysis

SAN ANTONIO, TX — The San Antonio Spurs try to keep the Chicago Bulls from celebrating a championship on their home court, as they fight a gritty game against Jordan & the Bulls, who are looking to win #7

The Bulls, looking to close out the Finals with an expected wire-to-wire win, rode the exceptional play of Michael Jordan, who was a one-man wrecking crew on the offensive end, and Scottie Pippen, whose explosive drives kept the defense off-balance. Pippen's high-flying dunks and Jordan's signature mid-range jumpers dominated the first half, helping the Bulls build a lead that stretched to seven points.

The Twin Towers Respond

However, the Spurs, behind the legendary Twin Towers of David Robinson and Tim Duncan, clawed their way back. The duo asserted their dominance in the paint, controlling the boards and scoring inside with consistency. Robinson, in particular, was a beast, relentlessly attacking the glass and finishing through traffic, pushing his team forward through the third and fourth quarters.

The game reached a fever pitch in the final minutes, turning into an absolute nail-biter. Every basket was answered, with the Bulls' backcourt hitting crucial shots to maintain a narrow margin, only for a timely bucket from a Spurs role player, or another thunderous jam from Robinson, to tie or take the lead.

A Clutch Finish

In the end, it was the collective effort and a series of clutch defensive stops that sealed the win for San Antonio. They held the Bulls' offense in check in the most critical moments, forcing contested shots. The Spurs maintained their composure at the free-throw line in the final seconds, sealing the victory and denying the Bulls the opportunity to clinch the title.

With the 3-2 series lead now slightly narrowed, the action shifts back to Chicago for Game 6, where the Bulls will get another shot at hoisting the trophy, while the Spurs look to complete the unlikely comeback.