Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the event?Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals
2. What is the date?June 14, 1998
3. What happened in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals?Michael Jordan hit a famous game‑winning shot, giving the Chicago Bulls a championship and making it the last game for both Jordan and coach Phil Jackson with the team.
4. Why was Game 6 so special?It was the final game for two basketball legends, had the highest TV ratings ever for an NBA game, and is remembered as one of the most exciting moments in sports history.

NBA Finals: The championship series of the National Basketball Association, contested between the winners of the Eastern and Western Conferences.
Dynasty: A period of sustained dominance by a particular team or individual in a sport or field.
Crossover Dribble: A basketball maneuver where a player quickly switches the ball from one hand to the other to deceive an opponent.
Television Ratings: A measure of the number of people watching a particular television program, indicating its popularity.