NBA On NBC - Bulls @ Heat 1997 ECF Game 4 Highlights

www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199705260MIA.html

[@exoskeletal79]

Never get tired of the intro music

[@freakyfornash]

Which is finally coming back very soon at last! 😀

[@agordon74]

Well get used to it.....NBA got their NBA rights back.

[@wickedgarden2037]

@@agordon74 so nbc had the rights?

[@agordon74]

Yes, NBC won back their rights for the NBA. Unfortunately, that means Inside The NBA is a DUB 😥

[@freakyfornash]

@@agordon74 Not officially yet, even if it is looking that way though.

[@Chingon2014]

Marv Alpert's, "From Downtown!" Used to have me on the edge of my seat. This is when the NBA ruled the airwaves. I don't think it will ever be the same again.

[@doug2731]

As a teenager I was so ridiculously hyped for these intros with that music and the starting lineups were announced.

[@350mack]

Please take us back to the 80s 90s and early 2000s 😢😊❤ what a different time

[@beatinbuzzers]

2/22 in the first 3 quarters, only to score 20 of 21 points to start the 4th. THAT is what separated him from EVERYONE else in this era. Damn Mike!

[@Kickzb4food]

The one and only time I got to see MJ live vs my HEAT! I attended this game with my sister. Last minute surprise! GOOD OL DAYS! #HEATLIFER #HEATCULTURE

[@Criglet7]

I love the balance of hard defence and great scoring. Guys were taking it hard to the hole and getting stripped, fouled or dunked on! This era was so aggressive and I miss it!!

[@carlwoullard5239]

The sound of the intro, the sound of the crowd, the sound of the Pa announcer and the sound of the commentators is just Epic!! Amazing!

[@jeffbowen2608]

The NBA is coming back to NBC this fall. Bring back Roundball Rock!!!

[@Melbester9]

Best news ever. NBC won the NBA TV rights with ABC/ESPN(Disney) & Amazon. Can't wait for NBA on NBC next season.

[@jeffbowen2608]

@@Melbester9 actually the new TV contracts begin in 2025-26. We’ll have one final season on TNT, and then Charles Barkley has stated publicly that he will retire (we think wink-wink😉).

[@Melbester9]

@jeffbowen2608 I know. NBC is back next year Fall 2025. It will be after this upcoming NBA season but it overlaps between this year and next year. Dwayne Wade and Noah Eagle the son of Ian Eagle will supposedly do the NBC coverage of Paris Summer Olympics coming up next month. They may be among the broadcasters for NBA on NBC and possibly Kevin Harlan and other TNT announcers that will lose their jobs from once the TV deal expires. Soon we will know any new NBA legends and analysts, hosts and broadcasters that will be on NBA on NBC when they return next year.

[@coreyortiz9913]

they not gonna bring back a song from the early 1990s goofy ass

[@Melbester9]

@coreyortiz9913 Actually they are. John Tish the original composer who did Roundball Rock theme for NBA on NBC in 90s is re recording the song in Nashville and they doing it this summer. He's spoke to NBC about them using the song when NBA on NBC returns next year lol. When they come back, they using the theme song. They're updating the original theme to more modern with adjustments.

[@biboyumandar1538]

I just miss the classic old school 90's NBA physical play !!! More physique and less finesse !!!

[@pointview71]

And with that comes a lot of nasty facials. Mourning in particular with the eagerness of a mattress actress to be in someone's photo

[@xyz000kj]

​@@pointview71well reflecting back to the 90s, Tim Hardaway Air bakin's along wit J-Kidd air zoom, the Stackhouse Spaghetti, G-Hill fila line, the C-Webb sensations, etc, were some of the most trending basketball shoes worn by the athletes outside of the Js and phoamposites of that time

[@headhoncho4114]

Huh? Jordan is as finesse as it gets.

[@Juan_rivera]

There's are some new players that have that type of attitude, I'm liking what I'm seeing, 3 of the series had some tough defense and physical play

[@jubez1875]

i mean idk i'm watching this rn i'm not seeing anything more physical than what you'd see in today's game. Think ya'll just like to say this shit to look smart.

[@themindofsam]

I hope they bring this music back when the NBA gors back to NBC.

[@jeffbowen2608]

Me too. It just wouldn’t be NBC without Roundball Rock!

[@webberfan1234]

There is no way, NO WAY they don’t. If god is just, it shall be.

[@chinaexpat1827]

NOTICE THEY'RE NOT TAKING 3 TO 5 STEPS TO THE BASKET

[@TSmitty-ec7ll]

Young fellas, Jamal Mashburn was a bucket before his knees failed him

[@LcFranchise]

Damn I miss that intro music 🎶 when the video first came on damn time flies so so so much man & dat sound alone just made me sad 😢 😔 😞 the good times man the good times 🥺 but at least I witnessed GREATNESS the G.O.A.T 🎉

[@Daveyboy_GolfR]

MJ's toughest playoff series averaging 30.2/8.0/2.3 shooting just under 40%. Out of 51 career playoff series, that was his "worst" statistically. Not too bad lol

[@NotAnAstronaut2k]

lol MJ's worst playoff statline is better than most stars best playoff stat lines even in this modern era with stats being so inflated lol

[@Daveyboy_GolfR]

@@NotAnAstronaut2k Or there's the series right before the heat ECF which was the '97 ECSF vs ATL where he averaged 26.6/10.2/5.2 with 2.0 SPG and 1.4 BPG shooting 46% from the field taking out ATL in 5. That's the other "worst" statistical performance MJ had out of his 51 playoff series appearances. I'm not sure which one is considered lower, but both series performances are phenomenal In any era, and those are his worst lol. Obviously pointing out how Michael was so far above everyone, especially when the postseason came around.

[@Logholders]

Those are both some insane stat lines for being bad.

[@Daveyboy_GolfR]

@@Logholders yeah lol... That's as "bad" as it's gotten for MJ in a playoff series, out of his 51 career playoff series appearances.

[@Jon-Jack]

I thought when dey lost to da Magic woulda been his worst??

[@ghostlover951]

That music brings back so many memories.. wow

[@ARB826]

So many of these guys had incredibly smooth and quick footwork, power dribble combos to get to the rack with class, in case they were met with force.

[@darrellyoung5241]

Man I miss the old NBA theme on NBC

[@Lanefasts]

Jordan's 4th quarter in this game was insane!!! He was p*ssed at himself for playing badly the first 3 qrts, and was in BEAST MODE for the 4th.

[@jessedardompre1165]

I remember that skyline back in the 90s waaaaaaaay different from today

[@oliverqueen444]

The game Jordan burned his legs out on the golf course the day before (plus some night life activities maybe?), couldn't make a shot for 3 quarters, still turned it on in the 4th and almost won it...built different

[@JustoJuarez-oy9ct]

Greatest intro of all time

[@deimiankm8]

17:53 daaamm what a show! i miss this era

[@alicnestoret635]

So do I

[@ronnieturner4714]

Dat knot on Scotties' head look nasty 🩹

[@nojokes9011]

2 mins in and I'm already hooked as if I don't know the results.

[@crharper25]

Ikr😂😂

[@NotAnAstronaut2k]

2 mins of these are much more engaging than full games of today's 3 point contest league lol smh. so sad tbh cuz i loved watching pure basketball ever since.. it's not the same anymore

[@SouthBeach.]

I just Miss Life Overall in The 90's! And The 80"s too! 2020 to 2024 Life has been One Big Joke on ALL of US!

[@omniultima4747]

Today's games half time score usually around 60-70 points which is crazy, defense is nonexistent.

[@tonyandrade7859]

Is not only that they focus to much in shooting 3

[@miltongreenjr3883]

This is when basketball was basketball!Damn I miss those days and the brothas who played in this era!When Kobe Bryant RIPower retired,that was the end of the NBA!(My opinion).

[@someguy2972]

I'd say it was over prior to Bryant raping that woman in Colorado.

[@kclipa]

for anyone who says lebron is the goat, pay attention to this video. the way jordan played in the first half, lebron wouldve quit. jordan wasnt a quitter. this is why hes the goat.. not just the stats, the will to win

[@creed200569]

90's had the best rivalries

[@davidtaylor4492]

I miss the old intro😢 I love watching the old games.

[@eucesmalasig2161]

Jamal Mashburn will destroy today’s NBA super stars!

[@liuhaqiu8573]

i love 90s NBA，love from china

[@shaunmyers3562]

NBA on NBC is coming back!!!

[@TH3RICHARDSONS]

Whoooo

[@louiscollins9496]

I've been wanting the NBA to return to NBC for decades. HOWEVER, (still optimistic it doesn't happen) I don't want the NBA to leave TNT. ESPN has enough sports, they can do without the NBA. TNT does the NBA better justice than ESPN, in my opinion.

[@someguy2972]

Will Tesh be bringing his theme back though?

[@paulmkz]

Love that intro music! 90s nba atmosphere was special !

[@rmcjr213]

I love listening to these modern day kids try to discredit MJ on social media saying he never went left or used left lmao. I watched him do it 100 times in the video. 😂

[@Lanefasts]

Facts... Jordan AND Pippen were amazing with their left, they were so fluid that sometimes you'd only notice on the replay that they finished with their left on a dunk or layup... Jordan even took left handed free throws in games for FUN!

[@challenger516]

Only Bronsexual does that, a lot of young kids love MJ.

[@EdensPAUL]

I love it too. My response to them is if MJ couldn't go left but he's considered the GREATEST and the GOAT, what does that tell you.

[@NotAnAstronaut2k]

Killer crossover! 3:50, Tim Hardaway always forgotten in the all time great PG's.. what couldve been if he stayed healthy throughout his career, he was special early on

[@SlimeNews]

0:58 how u not see that pass

[@Jon-Jack]

Oaktown ñ da House n yes I know he from Chicago

[@-WitchKingofAngmar]

It was so nice I had to replay it twice

[@KalNation]

Man that nbc theme song is just magic for an nba introduction

[@midway7monster792]

After Mourning hit Pippen with the elbow, the Bulls were a different team. It became personal. Good on Miami to play for pride and not get eliminated at home but the series was over next game.

[@coreyrowe4119]

The game where Zo elbowed Pippen in the head which MJ took personally in game 5 giving him extra fuel.

[@jmar5127]

He scored 28 on 31 shots and 4 turnovers. Can we stop with the embellishments. I lived through it and own all these games on disc. He had a below avg game Its okay to admit that.

[@coreyrowe4119]

@@jmar5127 embellish what? I didn't say he was absolutely perfect shooting the ball in game 5. His mindset taking it personally was contagious amongst the rest of his teammates and there's no way he was gonna let Miami take another game that series after what Zo did in game 4. Miami's strategy was to muddy up the game, it's really not that surprising his shooting numbers were down a little bit that series but ultimately it didn't matter. He wasn't afraid to keep shooting and keep contributing in other ways as they still won the closeout game rather comfortably.

[@joef443]

Yes....this is exactly what happened....MJ took that elbow to Pip personally.

[@someguy2972]

@@joef443 And gave him 60..er, 28!

[@joef443]

@@someguy2972 he gave Miami a chance n spotted them 20. He scored 21 of those 28 in that 4th qtr and he almost swept the Heat.

[@carlosv3108]

Downtown Miami looks completely unrecognizable now compared to 1997.

[@mattnorcia5593]

It’s exploded since then, while some cities like Cleveland’s skyline lol have barely changed since 1990, what joke

[@itsnotreagan]

Right, Charlotte has exploded too.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Yes before the condo boom and gentrification of Downtown Miami, it was a few tall office towers like what you see in Cleveland, St. Louis or Detroit. I actually liked it better like this.

[@thedirtybubble9613]

@@mattnorcia5593 Miami's city skyline from the 90s almost reminds me of Cleveland's skyline of today. The Freedom tower in Miami almost is like a mini Terminal tower in Cleveland IMO. Brickell didn't even have that many buildings back then. Not only that, Miami was founded by native Clevelanders (the Tuttle and Brickell family were from Cleveland). No joke look it up. It's like Cleveland went to the tropics. Both cities are divided in half by an industrial river (what once was). Historically speaking, Miami is the spawn of Cleveland.

[@noonevincecarterfan]

Lol Miami also had the leagues most quiet fans back then. Very laid back for an ECF game!

[@whataboutrob442]

Still do.

[@fredmehr-sx2kg]

That was only in the Lower Bowl all the noise was always in the second level at the old Miami Arena

[@noonevincecarterfan]

@@fredmehr-sx2kg How about now? Have you experienced any difference in the newer arena?

[@fredmehr-sx2kg]

I honestly couldn't say the last Heat game I attended was 2003 to see MJ play one last time with the Wizards, I know around that time the league had the Heat paint their yellow lower level seats a different color because the lack of attendance was so visible. The old arena was such a great place to watch a basketball game the upper level hung over the lower level so the front row uppers had better views than the back aisles in the lower bowl and it was loud, also great views for Panthers Hockey when they shared the Arena.

[@noonevincecarterfan]

@@fredmehr-sx2kg Oh wau! That experience must have been amazing! Consider yourself lucky! And thanks for that information! I've actually always wondered why the team changed seats after the 1st (half) season at the new arena and why they dimmed the lighting. That explains everything. Even though I think the new arena was (and still is) among the most spectacular arenas and the old one was ugly, the fact that it was so small probably increased the noise. I was a Heat fan back then because I was a Zo fan and felt bad that the Heat lost in 99 and 2000 to the Knicks, which they should have beaten both years. .

[@Elkman8102]

Dele was great of the bench during this playoff run

[@-WitchKingofAngmar]

RIP

[@0-Elias-0]

I can't believe KZbin tricked me into watching a Bulls loss. Dear MDBBall, you've trespassed greatly; and this means war.

[@KWCline91]

Ah yes! The Alonzo Mourning guarantee game. All it did was delay the inevitable by one.

[@JThom-yh3ef]

Rodmans response when Mourning said that was this “You win today, we’ll just win on Wednesday ( Since Wednesday was game 5).

[@michaelallen8112]

Brian Williams (Bison Dele) with the facial on zo 13:59

[@MDBBall]

Sadly there wasn't a replay on that

[@at1212b]

He was very underrated in what he brought to the Bulls. Physical, good defende and played pretty clutch. His absence in the 98 Bulls was noticeable.

[@michaelallen8112]

​@@MDBBall @MDBBall kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXa7qKV5eNl6pqcsi=cTZb35CRAjxCqKua able to find Dec 21 1990 Bulls vs Lakers Finals Prelude great game from Pip Jordan Worthy Magic ✅

[@giokim1806]

Rip Brian Williams

[@Rockstopmotion]

12:26 Jesus loook the size of that lump 😂

[@TheoHuxtible]

I grew 🆙 in 305. The old Miami Arena was amazing. The house Seikaly built 😂

[@bigbirdstube]

Prime NBA era

[@user-fs9yv4hl5f]

Compare this to today’s NBA. They played serious defense back then…

[@OrionOodama]

The game for the Heat to "win or go home by sweep." Miami had a huge lead in g1, emphasized on defense until GOAT took over again for the win. Games 2, 3, and subsequent 5 were cruise control for the Bulls. It's a surprise Brian Williams (later Bison Dele) was a free agent at the start of the 1996-97 season. Almost three years prior, he played a huge part in fairy tale-like run with Denver in 1994 Playoffs. The Bulls signed him to fortify the frontline and perhaps an insurance against the reloaded Knicks, again the ideal Bulls counterpart in 1997 ECF. Dele's stock obviously rose and signed with the Pistons the next year. Having huge guaranteed money could cost his life, reportedly disposed in the vast Pacific Ocean and never to be found. Thoughts and prayers for him and a companion.

[@AaronT129]

Good series! I was blessed to witness it! 😁🙌🏾

[@fredmehr-sx2kg]

Same I was at this game

[@crharper25]

Ikr....those 90s games were battles.

[@realilty]

@@fredmehr-sx2kg same I was the water boy... 😉

[@Jon-Jack]

Ain't Miami lose n 5 dats not great

[@alex1vid]

Wow so awesome. And RIP to Brian Williams (Bison Dele). He was HUGE for Chicago that year as a late signing.

[@chrisuncleahmad]

The Heat’s only East Finals when they played at Miami Arena

[@Classicbasketballdvds]

they underachieved imo during that late 90s-early 2000s time frame. they had a really good team, but the Knicks had their number

[@whataboutrob442]

​@@ClassicbasketballdvdsVan Gundy out coaching Riley.

[@xyz000kj]

​@@Classicbasketballdvds the upstarted franchise had only came into existence 7-14 years during the Heat playoff runs prior to there playoff runs during the mid/late 1990s going into the 2000decade

[@xyz000kj]

​@@whataboutrob442um, not really, it was simply will and effort wit the rough play style between the Eastern conference opponents of that time

[@whataboutrob442]

@@xyz000kj 3 out of 4 years? And would have been 4 of 4 if not for the suspensions.

[@AI__AI__AI]

Rodman tripping over his own teammates(MJ) to get foul call was brilliant.

[@octopoops8527]

even funnier is that he was still taunting mourning when jordan is taking his free throws saying “zo im hurt’, im still hurt” 😂 it was not captured here and i’ve been looking for that clip around.

[@brandanevans7403]

im glad i recoded this game live back then and still have it. i remember mj had a bad shooting night..BUT he still almost guided the bulls to the win once he started hitting some shots...it was too late tho.. mourning wacked scottie right across his head in this game that angered mj in game 5 and he refused to shake alonzo hand pregame

[@kennybegeske8824]

Put This Game On NBA TV Hardwood Classic On TV

[@bumblebity2902]

Are you dumb? He doesn't work at NBA at all.

[@350mack]

27 years ago 😢😢 wow seems like yesterday

[@LordFarquuad5]

Glorious! Just glorious!

[@emjay2805]

on 25-26 season we are going to hear that infamous intro.

[@alvincarola9720]

Dennis Rodman.. 😂😂😂

[@renearces704]

That music my God. Legendary!

[@twowheelsonthego8474]

20:28 damn that fadeaway

[@thechampion9525]

Jordan had a bigger stride y covered lot of ground with a few steps that's why he had too much space to shoot

[@NotAnAstronaut2k]

the smoothness.. the balance.

[@Classicbasketballdvds]

one of my fav MJ games. Bulls shoulda swept this series

[@vintagebasket]

Tim Hardaway in da building)

[@mariosantiago3691]

80s and 90s NBA Much better than the garbage they play today

[@leatherface964]

Rodman had Mourning extra frustrated all game. Mourning was ready to kill him. 😂😂😂😂

[@kennybegeske8824]

Upload More And More Chicago Bulls Basketball Games From NBA On NBC And TNT

[@Logholders]

Idk if it’s nostalgia or the theme song to NBA on NBC but when I heard it play I ended up needing to rewatch this game. Bloods pumping!

[@rplayer77]

As much as the old NBA on NBC theme is great let me ask all of you something. Would it be the same as in the 90's? Nothing beats the original. It made it special back then because of narrators/commentators, then the players, no social media, Hannah Storm, etc. It was just a different time.

[@fatman2x]

Rodman a menace 😂😂4:59🙅🏼

[@jeremyboon]

Rodman taking a timeout to save the possession. I miss that. Now, no one dares to take the initiative to take in impromptu timeout. Maybe their coaches don't trust them?

[@Magicman32372]

Man crazy how physical they could be back then would been so many ejections now lol

[@kabook4000]

This is perfect example of how it went. Heat , out in 1st round, 2nd round, made it to conference finals. Eventually winning with d wade and Shaq and dem.

[@user-em1dw3ft6m]

Great game, great edit, thanks. I got another one that seems rare to find. Do you have Game 1 of the 1991 Western Conference Finals?

[@MDBBall]

👍 yes hopefully ill be able to get to that

[@brantleymiddleton4177]

Can you do the 1993 NBA finals game 3 ,3 overtime game Suns vs Bulls please

[@hainavidotcom]

Mj went 0-11 playing all that golf hahaha, then in the 4th he took it personal and GOES OFF for 20 of the Bulls 21! also that lick on Pips head was fuel in the tank. Even Rodman took bow shots and went full WWE UFC at Zoe as retaliation. If Mj didn't have that letdown early, they sweep the Heat here. Miss these games so entertaining unlike this soft era today! How about the NO-EJECTIONS on Rodman and Zoe! unheard of today with that type of physicality!

[@jamesgardner578]

The intro music was fire 🔥

[@kennybegeske8824]

Reigning Fire

[@noname9360]

Do you have the 1998 eastern conference finals bulls and pacers series game7

[@MDBBall]

Hi yes (but I think it's up on yt?)

[@stevenames9056]

Going to the paint back then was like playing football. Even the scuffles were comparable to wrestling and BJJ especially when Rodman was involved.

[@1utube01]

Man, you think back to the 97 Magic, injury ravaged, and yet Penny almost carried them to a miraculous first round upset over these Heat. If the Magic hadn't bungled the Shaq free agency (offering an insulting initial contract offer below 100 million, when Mourning had just gotten over that), the Magic could have made a run.

[@jimmydaddo9357]

Probably cause Miami couldn't afford both guys if they paid shaq.

[@1utube01]

@@jimmydaddo9357 What does Miami and Mourning have to do with Shaq? They weren't trying to sign him back then?

[@KOBLhighlights]

@21:50 is why MJ is the best to ever do it. Look at Stan van Grundys face. It says it all. LBJ can break all the records but can never finish it off like MJ. NEVER! *HERE ENDETH THE LESSON*

[@JThom-yh3ef]

There was always something with Jordan vs the Heat. Especially in the playoffs where he would always slap them around silly, putting monstrous numbers against them.

[@karlosjeter]

NBA BACK TO NBC IM GONNA MISS INSIDE THE NBA ON TNT

[@eyalsabag1772]

Was waiting for this upload

[@MDBBall]

👍

[@Rgnotown]

Did you see the thump on Scottie’s head??? 12:20 gotta love the nba on nbc. Heard it’s coming back

[@benmasterz2348]

@18:25 Sylvestre Stallone😉

[@jtwilliams8895]

Interesting game by MJ. It looks like he just played at about 50% effort for the first three quarters, maybe just to make the 4th quarter interesting. To go from shooting 2/22, then hit his next 7 of 9, or whatever it was, just strikes me as a form of gamesmanship. You could argue that to blow through sweeping your opponents actually diminishes the season, making it easier to argue that the league lacked competition for the dynasty Bulls. Jordan always loved to build drama, developing a story within a game or series, for his legacy and to keep himself interested. They didn’t always pan out, but when you’re up 3-0, it’s no sweat.

[@seedheechhaatee3891]

The brilliance of D Rodman amazing athlete while entertaining

[@thedirtybubble9613]

Back when Miami was a real city with real fans.

[@Beeptv1]

I knew I was not tripping when I was a teenager. It always looked like every time mike had Possession He scored most of the time

[@rogerblewett5595]

This was the guarantee game from Alonzo Mourning.. he was like "We will win on monday"

[@esrwally1820]

Only game look like this today is wolves nuggets but Mike team carry him this game ❤

[@3o4int3]

This is how I get my nba fix nowadays. Not that funkery Adam Silver is rolling out there lol

[@mykal.7424]

Mourning hated Rodman , but Rodman got into his head in this series

[@ginostrings]

The intro is my ringtone lol.

[@kawahawk76]

David Stern helped the Heat get past the Knicks and robbed the fans of a 6-7 ECF series between the Bulls and Knicks…and yes, I’m just a bitter Knicks fan. Miss this era of the NBA (Knicks or no Knicks)

[@andrearel3703]

Marv Albert wore a lovely pair of frilly ladies drawers he had picked out specifically for this game.

[@thegamingchef3304]

When the players you grew up watching looked so much older than you remember. Then you become 36 and those players start looking younger 😂.

[@jefferygill1396]

Grown man basketball 💪