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Which NBA team did the Chicago Bulls eliminate in the 1991 Eastern Conference Semifinals on their way to Michael Jordan's first championship?
Answer
Philadelphia 76ers
The Bulls defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 4–1 in the 1991 Eastern Conference Semifinals, sandwiched between their first-round sweep of the Knicks and their sweep of the Detroit Pistons in the Conference Finals.
💡 Did you know?
Charles Barkley averaged 25.8 points in that 1991 series against the Bulls — yet even his dominant performance couldn't stop a Chicago team hitting its stride.
Other options people guess
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Indiana Pacers
- Atlanta Hawks
Topics
- 1990s
- nba
- chicago-bulls
- michael-jordan
- playoffs
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