I was at this game. Upper deck, perfectly positioned behind Stockton's winning shot, and I could tell it was on line as soon as it left his hand. As a 14 year old Rockets fan it crushed me, but as the years go on I just try to appreciate the memories, even the bad ones.
Good for you in treating the good the same way as the not-so, as decades went on. As for me, I still treat good as good and vice versa. But I’m not implying your approach is wrong, on the other. And yeah, I have that Upper Deck card of Stockton’s clutch somewhere in the house as well.
Wow I forgot Houston was up by 12 with 7 minutes left. The 97' Finals was a classic but I wonder what a Barkley/Dtexler/Olajuwon Finals vs Jordan/Pippen/Rodman finals would be.
I watched this game live as a 9 year old with my uncle and I wonder the same thing today as a 36 year old man🤦🏾♂️ I feel like Houston would've matched up better in 97 while Utah matched up better in 98
The Bulls still win, yet an interesting series more so if Hakeem somehow regained that "prime Dream" in 1993-95, which no accident Houston's championship years.
@@OrionOodama The clutch city Rockets team would've been a more difficult matchup overall w/faster players like Horry, Smith, and Cassell that could run the floor and take the ball to the basket. They lost this series because Stockton dominated the PGs and Barkley was slow on both ends of the floor.
The Jazz's best season 64-18 Record, 38-3 at home (10-1 in the playoffs). Had two future Hall of Famers, a great coach, a great supporting cast, and likely the most experience of any team the Bulls played in their 6 finals trips. Hence why the they're the only team the Bulls had to play twice in back to back finals.
And the Jazz were so close to force g7 and potentially spoil “The Last Dance”. To think of it, if the Bulls lost in 1998, they could have that strong reason and resolve to be back next year - lockout or not.
I remember recording this game live and I had to turn my TV down because of how loud the crowd was thinking that this series was gonna go back to Utah until Stockton took over but that first 3 by Russell down 13 set it in motion and then the ultimate silence to seal their first trip after watching Eddie Johnson hit that buzzer beater in game 4 was crazy to a fantastic series
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Cassell was part of the Barkley trade along w/Horry that's why he wasn't there. Ironically Kevin Willis seemed to fit the Rockets system better compared to Barkley because he was less injury prone.
The Jazz ruined a Bulls vs. Rockets finals matchup in ‘97. This one still hurts as a Rockets fan. The GOAT vs The Dream would’ve been epic! Too bad it never happened… 😢
Rest in heaven, Bill Walton! What an amazing soul. Also, Rick Carlisle, a former teammate of his; said Bill Walton was the reason he met his wife; which Carlisle and his wife are still married today!
Tbh I see the Rockets having some of the same problems they had in this series, particularly Barkley struggling on both ends of the floor. The clutch city Rockets team had faster players like Smith, Horry, and Cassell.
Everyone wanted the Rockets with their big 3 of Dream, Drexler, and Barkley against the awesome Bulls in the Finals. But the Jazz had other plans. Sweet redemption for the aging dynamic duo of Stockton and Malone, particularly when you remember they lost to these Rockets in 94 and 95.
I was a Bulls fan and didn't even watchthis series. It's crazy to see how bad the Rockets choked this game away. 10 point lead with a few minutes left in the game. The Jazz were really good back then but wow, tbe Dream, Chuck and Drexler all went ghost at the end of the game. Crazy
Barkley wasn't a natural fit in the Rockets system, G5 was what really cost them the series. Even if they had won here it's likely they would've lost G7 anyway.
Just remember the Rockets still have won more championships than the Jazz, including beating them first found in the infamous game 5 on the road in 1995.
The problem was Barkley struggling throughout the series, he wasn't a natural fit in the Rockets system because his ISO offense stalled ball movement and he constantly got exploited in the pick and roll. The other problem was Stockton dominating the PG matchup w/Cassell and Smith both not being there anymore.
That darned moving screen.....arghhh!! But Stockton went ballistic towards the end of this game. Maloney was heavily overmatched with such expectations as a undrafted rookie. Stockton should've been more aggressive like this scoring wise more often in his playoff career.
many people remember john stockton is assist&steal king. but also he is a great scorer. in clutch time of this game, john stockton scored all jazz points.
Previous highlights somehow not showing the prior play that led to John Stockton's series-clinching clutch. Do these channels spare "the Glide" from embarrassment, or lack of court smarts? No idea. Before this feature, I relied on cousin's storytelling that Clyde Drexler unwisely drove with at least five (5) seconds left even there's no shot lock anymore. Perhaps he's unaccustomed to clutch shots. And I don't remember seeing a game or highlight he made a buzzer-beating, game-winning FG. As for John Stockton, how I wish he made "that" clutch shot g6 of 1998 NBA Finals, spoiling GOAT's previous and now-iconic deuce. He was an inch or two short.
I’m curious was this Greg Gumbel’s last NBA game he called for NBC? Because I know about 6-7 months later-ish sometime around there he went back to CBS after they got the NFL rights back.
Yeah. You'll notice that Snapper and Bill were still the color guys the next season, but Greg Hammond was the play-by-play man for marquee Western Conference games on NBC.
I was at this game. Upper deck, perfectly positioned behind Stockton's winning shot, and I could tell it was on line as soon as it left his hand. As a 14 year old Rockets fan it crushed me, but as the years go on I just try to appreciate the memories, even the bad ones.
That shot killed the rockets and the fans completely.
Jazz would’ve won game 7 anyway they were too good at home
You can tell Hornacek had the vantage point to see it going in about a second before it does as well
Good for you in treating the good the same way as the not-so, as decades went on.
As for me, I still treat good as good and vice versa. But I’m not implying your approach is wrong, on the other.
And yeah, I have that Upper Deck card of Stockton’s clutch somewhere in the house as well.
One of the iconic games
Rest in Peace Bill Walton you always going to be a good broadcaster
Everyone loves Walton post mortem, most everyone complained about him for YEARS SMFH
i swear, nothing better than those NBA On NBC intros...i still get chills, damn. Rockets I thought were the better team and blew this game
Rockets were on fumes by this point.
@@TheEsquireOfSportsFSU factz...that Seattle series took a lot out them. That was like the WCF
@@Classicbasketballdvds Plus the deep runs the 3 years prior with a bunch of guys in their 30s. They just didn't have enough left.
R.I.P. Bill Walton my favorite commentator.
Wow I forgot Houston was up by 12 with 7 minutes left. The 97' Finals was a classic but I wonder what a Barkley/Dtexler/Olajuwon Finals vs Jordan/Pippen/Rodman finals would be.
I watched this game live as a 9 year old with my uncle and I wonder the same thing today as a 36 year old man🤦🏾♂️ I feel like Houston would've matched up better in 97 while Utah matched up better in 98
Oh yeah and don't forget 2 Hall of Fame coaches in that series with Phil and Rudy T
The Bulls still win, yet an interesting series more so if Hakeem somehow regained that "prime Dream" in 1993-95, which no accident Houston's championship years.
Their experience alone would’ve got them 2 wins! Definitely a interesting “ what if “ scenario though.
@@OrionOodama The clutch city Rockets team would've been a more difficult matchup overall w/faster players like Horry, Smith, and Cassell that could run the floor and take the ball to the basket. They lost this series because Stockton dominated the PGs and Barkley was slow on both ends of the floor.
The Jazz's best season 64-18 Record, 38-3 at home (10-1 in the playoffs). Had two future Hall of Famers, a great coach, a great supporting cast, and likely the most experience of any team the Bulls played in their 6 finals trips. Hence why the they're the only team the Bulls had to play twice in back to back finals.
And the Jazz were so close to force g7 and potentially spoil “The Last Dance”.
To think of it, if the Bulls lost in 1998, they could have that strong reason and resolve to be back next year
- lockout or not.
The Jazz' first Western Conference title in franchise history.
This and the year after. Only time Utah ever made the finals. Jordan beat em twice
@@chrisdardar9445 DA BULLS beat'em,mj wasn't THAT good to win alone or even take a mediocre team to the finals,you've been lied to I WAS THERE
Rest in peace, Bill Walton.
I remember recording this game live and I had to turn my TV down because of how loud the crowd was thinking that this series was gonna go back to Utah until Stockton took over but that first 3 by Russell down 13 set it in motion and then the ultimate silence to seal their first trip after watching Eddie Johnson hit that buzzer beater in game 4 was crazy to a fantastic series
“John Stockton sends the Utah Jazz to the NBA Finals!”
And John Stockton got no rings
Another great video and a really good job of blending editing the highlights. Just a bummer to see elbows Malone win over the Dream.
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The 2nd greatest jump celebration in NBA history.
What is the 1st?
@@BUPMY1jordan after The Shot
Stockton ate Houston up in that 4th qtr
The Rockets collapsed down the stretch in this game. Otherwise we could have had a Rockets-Bulls Finals
Not necessarily, it's possible (and likely) they would've lost a G7 if they had won this one.
Rockets weren't going to win in Utah in Game 7. They were fortunate this series didn't end in five to be honest.
@@manuginobilisbaldspot2 Shut up biased Spurs fan
Stockton scored the Jazz’s last 9 points … CLUTCH!
You know it was about to be a good day when you had greg gumbel talking and that nbc intro music starting to play
I'm glad to have found your channel and became a subscriber for all of these wonderful classic games you upload on your channel. Many thanks! One request, Jordan's "Double Nickle" at MSG wearing 45 please 🙂
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Put This Game On NBA TV Hardwood Classic On TV
It is already
This game is my GOAT game❤
A lot of memories...
Thank for up bro😊
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The Rockets should have kept either Kenny Smith or Sam Cassell, because Matt Maloney got completely outplayed in this series.
Cassell was part of the Barkley trade along w/Horry that's why he wasn't there. Ironically Kevin Willis seemed to fit the Rockets system better compared to Barkley because he was less injury prone.
The Jazz ruined a Bulls vs. Rockets finals matchup in ‘97. This one still hurts as a Rockets fan. The GOAT vs The Dream would’ve been epic! Too bad it never happened… 😢
The Rockets didn't reach the WCF again until 2018 after losing this one.
Ironically they beat the Jazz to get there in 2018
And it would be until 2009 before they even won a playoff series.
Actually 2015
@@chrisuncleahmadActually 2015
That intro song is so 90’s looooooool
Rest in heaven, Bill Walton! What an amazing soul. Also, Rick Carlisle, a former teammate of his; said Bill Walton was the reason he met his wife; which Carlisle and his wife are still married today!
Both were in the greatest team in NBA history, the 86 Celtics.
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On that last play, Karl Malone sets a moving screen, then just grabs and holds Clyde Drexler to prevent him from following Stockton.
That opening song 🎵
Should've been Bulls/Rockets that year. I mean Hakeem/Barkley/Drexler vs Jordan/Pippen/Rodman? Come on!
Tbh I see the Rockets having some of the same problems they had in this series, particularly Barkley struggling on both ends of the floor. The clutch city Rockets team had faster players like Smith, Horry, and Cassell.
Everyone wanted the Rockets with their big 3 of Dream, Drexler, and Barkley against the awesome Bulls in the Finals. But the Jazz had other plans. Sweet redemption for the aging dynamic duo of Stockton and Malone, particularly when you remember they lost to these Rockets in 94 and 95.
I was a Bulls fan and didn't even watchthis series. It's crazy to see how bad the Rockets choked this game away. 10 point lead with a few minutes left in the game. The Jazz were really good back then but wow, tbe Dream, Chuck and Drexler all went ghost at the end of the game. Crazy
Barkley wasn't a natural fit in the Rockets system, G5 was what really cost them the series. Even if they had won here it's likely they would've lost G7 anyway.
Hakeem's last good season and the rockets last great run with hakeem. Barkley sucked with the rockets bad trade to get him
RIP 🕊Bill Walton i still believe confident positive Rockets 🚀 will win 3rd title 🏆
The Karl Malone Illegal holding screen on the last play to hold back Drexler. The 1994 clock incident in game 4. Just saying.
Houston led by 10 with less than 3 minutes remaining. Just saying.
@@JamesHardenoverKobe13 it never should have come down to that final play. The Rockets did it to themselves
@@JamesHardenoverKobe13 They had a 10 point lead with 3 minutes to go in an era when 10 point leads felt insurmountable
Just remember the Rockets still have won more championships than the Jazz, including beating them first found in the infamous game 5 on the road in 1995.
@@andromeda939
Jazz missing out on a champ in the 90s was nothing short of karma
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This was not peak Olajuwon. The Rockets had Utah's number for many years, but the tide turned here.
The problem was Barkley struggling throughout the series, he wasn't a natural fit in the Rockets system because his ISO offense stalled ball movement and he constantly got exploited in the pick and roll. The other problem was Stockton dominating the PG matchup w/Cassell and Smith both not being there anymore.
That darned moving screen.....arghhh!! But Stockton went ballistic towards the end of this game. Maloney was heavily overmatched with such expectations as a undrafted rookie.
Stockton should've been more aggressive like this scoring wise more often in his playoff career.
We done with the 90’s!! 😂
that screen at the end by Malone was so crucial
many people remember john stockton is assist&steal king. but also he is a great scorer. in clutch time of this game, john stockton scored all jazz points.
John stockton what a player he was
Ostertag era
Previous highlights somehow not showing the prior play that led to John Stockton's series-clinching clutch.
Do these channels spare "the Glide" from embarrassment, or lack of court smarts? No idea.
Before this feature, I relied on cousin's storytelling that Clyde Drexler unwisely drove with at least five (5) seconds left even there's no shot lock anymore.
Perhaps he's unaccustomed to clutch shots. And I don't remember seeing a game or highlight he made a buzzer-beating, game-winning FG.
As for John Stockton, how I wish he made "that" clutch shot g6 of 1998 NBA Finals, spoiling GOAT's previous and now-iconic deuce. He was an inch or two short.
Utah Jazz in their 4th conference finals appearance,they'd lost their previous 3,twice to the Houston Rockets
Nothing but the bottom of the net, cold stone stroke
I’m curious was this Greg Gumbel’s last NBA game he called for NBC? Because I know about 6-7 months later-ish sometime around there he went back to CBS after they got the NFL rights back.
Yeah. You'll notice that Snapper and Bill were still the color guys the next season, but Greg Hammond was the play-by-play man for marquee Western Conference games on NBC.
He was still with NBC until January 1998, after which Tom Hammond was promoted to the No. 2 and Mike Breen was hired to be the No. 3
If houston vs chicago in. Finals... Maybe no back. To back champ?
The song in the intro before the game is horrible!
2:50 Houston by 10 over difference to ending loosing. Stockton was a beast.