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Which Bulls player came off the bench to score 21 points in Game 4 of the 1991 NBA Finals, helping Chicago take a commanding 3-1 series lead?
Answer
John Paxson
John Paxson was the unsung offensive contributor in Game 4, providing crucial scoring off the bench as Chicago tightened its grip on the series. His steady play throughout the Finals exemplified the Bulls' depth beyond Jordan and Pippen.
💡 Did you know?
John Paxson averaged only 8.7 points per game during the 1990-91 regular season, yet delivered some of the most clutch postseason performances of that era.
Other options people guess
- B.J. Armstrong
- Horace Grant
- Will Perdue
Topics
- 1990s
- nba
- chicago-bulls
- 1991-nba-finals
- basketball
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