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What was the Bulls' record in the 1991 NBA Playoffs as they won Michael Jordan's first championship?
Answer
15–2
The 1991 Bulls went 15–2 through the playoffs, an exceptionally dominant run. They swept the New York Knicks and Los Angeles Lakers and dropped just two games total across four series.
💡 Did you know?
The Bulls' 1991 playoff run featured wins over four different opponents — the Knicks, Bucks, Pistons, and Lakers — without any series going past five games except the Finals.
Other options people guess
- 11–3
- 13–2
- 15–4
Topics
- 1990s
- nba
- chicago-bulls
- playoffs
- basketball
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