Live Blog: Episode Eight, 'The Last Dance'

If you are just as excited as we are to watch 'The Last Dance," check in with us as we document in real-time, fan reaction and excitement as the series continues with part seven and eight tonight!

This will be episode eight; we previously blogged on a separate page for part five. Please comment along with us!

Bulls vs Hornets

"Bulls were a far superior team and they knew it."
"I knew that team. I know how to beat them" -BJ Armstrong
"BJ knew better" -Jordan, you know Jordan wasn't going to live that down

"The LaBradford Smith story"

Bulls come back and win 109-83 in Game 3
Bulls twin the series 4-1, BJ Armstrong fueled Jordan.
"I'm back"

'94-'95 season, was a hard season for the Bulls. Jordan's return gave them new life.

The two most famous words in @chicagobulls history. 👀 pic.twitter.com/5CWCnM0skE
— theScore (@theScore) May 11, 2020

Jordan's first game without his father

"I felt naked cause my father wasn't there" -Jordan
Jordan returns with "45" because his father wasn't there and it signified a new beginning
"That was part of his greatness, never being satisfied"
"After the game Nick Andersson says '45 ain't 23', oh man..."-Horace Grant
Jordan came back in game 2 with the '23'

"45 just ain't felt natural" -Jordan

Jordan used that loss for the next year
'Space Jam'

During his filming of 'Space Jam' MJ continued to workout, 7am-10pm

He invited the leagues best players to play against him at Warners Bro. studios

"I don't know how he did it; film all day and play for three hours. He was a vampire" -Reggie Miller
Steve Kerr and Jordan fought; Jackson throws him out of practice.
Jordan called and apologized. Their relationship dramatically improved.
'95-'96, "The Rebound Year"

23 wins in 25 games to start the season
April 16, 1996

The Chicago Bulls make history. The Best. Ever. Anywhere.

Finished 72-10
Sweep the Heat
Defeat the Knicks
Back to the Magic

"We didn't have a chance" -Grant

Bulls sweep Magic

The 72-10 apparel 🔥 #TheLastDance pic.twitter.com/2VPRmMwhWO
— Jasmine (@JasmineLWatkins) May 11, 2020

1996 Finals, Bulls vs Sonic

Gary Payton, George Karl, Shawn Kemp
When George Karl, who want to Carolina, didn't speak to Jordan at dinner, that fueled him even more to beat the Sonics.
Defensive Player of the Year, Gary Payton, wanted Jordan
Sonics gave the Bulls a run for their money and came back and won two straight after losing three games.
"The glove? I had no problem with the glove (Payton)" -Jordan
The championship game was on Father's Day, Jordan's father unfortunately wasn't there.

"A piece of Michael's heart is missing"

Bulls win fourth championship in six years

"This is for daddy. Im very happy for him" -Jordan

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