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Which NBA team did the Chicago Bulls defeat in the 1991 Finals to win Michael Jordan's first championship?
Answer
Los Angeles Lakers
The Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4–1 in the 1991 NBA Finals, ending the Showtime era and beginning the Jordan dynasty. It was the Bulls' first-ever championship.
💡 Did you know?
Magic Johnson called Michael Jordan after Game 5 to congratulate him — the two rivals had become close friends despite battling fiercely in the Finals.
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- Portland Trail Blazers
- Detroit Pistons
- Utah Jazz
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- 1990s
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- michael-jordan
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