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[[File:1991 NBA Finals - Game 4 - Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers 1991-06-09 (ticket).JPG|thumb|right|280px|A ticket for Game 2 of the 1991 Western Conference First Round at the Great Western Forum.]]
[[File:1991 NBA Finals – Game 4 – Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers 1991-06-09 (ticket).JPG|thumb|right|280px|A ticket for Game 2 of the 1991 Western Conference First Round at the Great Western Forum.]]
The '''1991 [[NBA Playoffs]]''' was the postseason tournament of the [[National Basketball Association]]'s [[1990–91 NBA season|1990-91 season]]. The tournament concluded with the [[Eastern Conference (NBA)|Eastern Conference]] champion [[1990–91 Chicago Bulls season|Chicago Bulls]] defeating the [[Western Conference (NBA)|Western Conference]] champion [[1990–91 Los Angeles Lakers season|Los Angeles Lakers]] 4 games to 1 in the [[1991 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]]. [[Michael Jordan]] was named [[Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award|NBA Finals MVP]].
The '''1991 [[NBA Playoffs]]''' was the postseason tournament of the [[National Basketball Association]]'s [[1990–91 NBA season|1990–91 season]]. The tournament concluded with the [[Eastern Conference (NBA)|Eastern Conference]] champion [[1990–91 Chicago Bulls season|Chicago Bulls]] defeating the [[Western Conference (NBA)|Western Conference]] champion [[1990–91 Los Angeles Lakers season|Los Angeles Lakers]] 4 games to 1 in the [[1991 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]]. [[Michael Jordan]] was named [[Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award|NBA Finals MVP]].


After the Pistons had ended their season the last three years, the Bulls got revenge in the Eastern Conference Finals by sweeping the two-time defending NBA champions. It was the first time the Bulls won a playoff series over the Pistons since [[1974 NBA Playoffs|1974]], when both teams were still part of the [[Western Conference (NBA)|Western Conference]]. Game 4 ended with some of the Pistons walking off the court before time expired, refusing to shake the Bulls' hands. In the [[1989 NBA Finals]], the Pistons themselves had swept the two-time defending champion Lakers. Detroit did not reach the conference finals again until [[2003 NBA Playoffs|2003]].
After the Pistons had ended their season the last three years, the Bulls got revenge in the Eastern Conference Finals by sweeping the two-time defending NBA champions. It was the first time the Bulls won a playoff series over the Pistons since [[1974 NBA Playoffs|1974]], when both teams were still part of the [[Western Conference (NBA)|Western Conference]]. Game 4 ended with some of the Pistons walking off the court before time expired, refusing to shake the Bulls' hands. In the [[1989 NBA Finals]], the Pistons themselves had swept the two-time defending champion Lakers. Detroit did not reach the conference finals again until [[2003 NBA Playoffs|2003]].
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*'''Game 1''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (April 26): '''Portland 110''', Seattle 102
*'''Game 1''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (April 26): '''Portland 110''', Seattle 102
*'''Game 2''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (April 28): '''Portland 115''', Seattle 106
*'''Game 2''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (April 28): '''Portland 115''', Seattle 106
*'''Game 3''' @ [[KeyArena|Seattle Center Coliseum]], Seattle (April 30): '''Seattle 102''', Portland 99
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Seattle Center Coliseum]], Seattle (April 30): '''Seattle 102''', Portland 99
*'''Game 4''' @ [[KeyArena|Seattle Center Coliseum]], Seattle (May 2): '''Seattle 101''', Portland 89
*'''Game 4''' @ [[Seattle Center Coliseum]], Seattle (May 2): '''Seattle 101''', Portland 89
*'''Game 5''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (May 4): '''Portland 119''', Seattle 107
*'''Game 5''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (May 4): '''Portland 119''', Seattle 107


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| team1 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' |score1 = '''130'''
| team1 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' |score1 = '''130'''
| team2 = [[Seattle SuperSonics]] |score2 = 124 |overtime=3OT
| team2 = [[Seattle SuperSonics]] |score2 = 124 |overtime=3OT
| place = [[KeyArena|Seattle Center Coliseum]], [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
| place = [[Seattle Center Coliseum]], [[Seattle]]
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| team1 = [[Seattle SuperSonics]] | score1 = 111
| team1 = [[Seattle SuperSonics]] | score1 = 111
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''114'''
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''114'''
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]]
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon]]
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| team1 = [[Seattle SuperSonics]] | score1 = 113
| team1 = [[Seattle SuperSonics]] | score1 = 113
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''126'''
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''126'''
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]]
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon]]
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*'''Game 1''' @ [[HemisFair Arena]], San Antonio (April 25): '''San Antonio 130''', Golden State 121
*'''Game 1''' @ [[HemisFair Arena]], San Antonio (April 25): '''San Antonio 130''', Golden State 121
*'''Game 2''' @ [[HemisFair Arena]], San Antonio (April 27): '''Golden State 111''', San Antonio 98
*'''Game 2''' @ [[HemisFair Arena]], San Antonio (April 27): '''Golden State 111''', San Antonio 98
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Oracle Arena|Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], Oakland (May 1): '''Golden State 109''', San Antonio 106
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], Oakland (May 1): '''Golden State 109''', San Antonio 106
*'''Game 4''' @ [[Oracle Arena|Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], Oakland (May 3): '''Golden State 110''', San Antonio 97
*'''Game 4''' @ [[Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], Oakland (May 3): '''Golden State 110''', San Antonio 97


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| team1 = [[San Antonio Spurs]] | score1 = 124
| team1 = [[San Antonio Spurs]] | score1 = 124
| team2 = '''[[Golden State Warriors]]''' | score2 = '''128'''
| team2 = '''[[Golden State Warriors]]''' | score2 = '''128'''
| place = [[Oracle Arena|Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], [[California]]
| place = [[Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California]]
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Golden State Warriors]]''' |score1 = '''112'''
| team1 = '''[[Golden State Warriors]]''' |score1 = '''112'''
| team2 = [[San Antonio Spurs]] |score2 = 106
| team2 = [[San Antonio Spurs]] |score2 = 106
| place = [[HemisFair Arena]], [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]]
| place = [[HemisFair Arena]], [[San Antonio]]
}}
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| team1 = '''[[San Antonio Spurs]]''' | score1 = '''101'''
| team1 = '''[[San Antonio Spurs]]''' | score1 = '''101'''
| team2 = [[Golden State Warriors]] | score2 = 99
| team2 = [[Golden State Warriors]] | score2 = 99
| place = [[Oracle Arena|Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], [[California]]
| place = [[Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Golden State Warriors]] |score1 = 105
| team1 = [[Golden State Warriors]] |score1 = 105
| team2 = '''[[San Antonio Spurs]]''' |score2 = '''115'''
| team2 = '''[[San Antonio Spurs]]''' |score2 = '''115'''
| place = [[HemisFair Arena]], [[San Antonio]], [[Texas]]
| place = [[HemisFair Arena]], [[San Antonio]]
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(3) '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' vs. (6) [[Houston Rockets]]: ''Lakers win series 3-0''
(3) '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' vs. (6) [[Houston Rockets]]: ''Lakers win series 3-0''
*'''Game 1''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (April 25): '''Los Angeles 94''', Houston 92
*'''Game 1''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (April 25): '''Los Angeles 94''', Houston 92
*'''Game 2''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (April 27): '''Los Angeles 109''', Houston 98
*'''Game 2''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (April 27): '''Los Angeles 109''', Houston 98
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Lakewood Church Central Campus|The Summit]], Houston (April 30): '''Los Angeles 94''', Houston 90 (Byron Scott hits the game-winner with 15 seconds left)
*'''Game 3''' @ [[The Summit (Houston)|The Summit]], Houston (April 30): '''Los Angeles 94''', Houston 90 (Byron Scott hits the game-winner with 15 seconds left)


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| team1 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score1 = '''108'''
| team1 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score1 = '''108'''
| team2 = [[Houston Rockets]] |score2 = 103 |overtime=OT
| team2 = [[Houston Rockets]] |score2 = 103 |overtime=OT
| place = [[Lakewood Church Central Campus|The Summit]], [[Houston]], [[Texas]]
| place = [[The Summit (Houston)|The Summit]], [[Houston]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Houston Rockets]] | score1 = 97
| team1 = [[Houston Rockets]] | score1 = 97
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' | score2 = '''116'''
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' | score2 = '''116'''
| place = [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California|Inglewood]], [[California]]
| place = [[Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score1 = '''112'''
| team1 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score1 = '''112'''
| team2 = [[Houston Rockets]] |score2 = 103
| team2 = [[Houston Rockets]] |score2 = 103
| place = [[Lakewood Church Central Campus|The Summit]], [[Houston]], [[Texas]]
| place = [[The Summit (Houston)|The Summit]], [[Houston]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Houston Rockets]]''' | score1 = '''104'''
| team1 = '''[[Houston Rockets]]''' | score1 = '''104'''
| team2 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] | score2 = 95
| team2 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] | score2 = 95
| place = [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California|Inglewood]], [[California]]
| place = [[Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]]
}}
}}
|}
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| team1 = '''[[Phoenix Suns]]''' |score1 = '''119'''
| team1 = '''[[Phoenix Suns]]''' |score1 = '''119'''
| team2 = [[Utah Jazz]] |score2 = 96
| team2 = [[Utah Jazz]] |score2 = 96
| place = [[Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium]], [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| place = [[Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium]], Tokyo, Japan
}}
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Utah Jazz]]''' |score1 = '''102'''
| team1 = '''[[Utah Jazz]]''' |score1 = '''102'''
| team2 = [[Phoenix Suns]] |score2 = 101
| team2 = [[Phoenix Suns]] |score2 = 101
| place = [[Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium]], [[Tokyo]], [[Japan]]
| place = [[Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium]], Tokyo, Japan
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Phoenix Suns]] |score1 = 99
| team1 = [[Phoenix Suns]] |score1 = 99
| team2 = '''[[Utah Jazz]]''' |score2 = '''103'''
| team2 = '''[[Utah Jazz]]''' |score2 = '''103'''
| place = [[Salt Palace (arena)|Salt Palace]], [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]]
| place = [[Salt Palace (arena)|Salt Palace]], [[Salt Lake City]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Utah Jazz]] |score1 = 117
| team1 = [[Utah Jazz]] |score1 = 117
| team2 = '''[[Phoenix Suns]]''' |score2 = '''131'''
| team2 = '''[[Phoenix Suns]]''' |score2 = '''131'''
| place = [[Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum]], [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]], [[Arizona]]
| place = [[Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum]], [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
}}
}}
|}
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| team1 = [[Utah Jazz]] | score1 = 97
| team1 = [[Utah Jazz]] | score1 = 97
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''101'''
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''101'''
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]]
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Portland Trail Blazers]] |score1 = 91
| team1 = [[Portland Trail Blazers]] |score1 = 91
| team2 = '''[[Utah Jazz]]''' |score2 = '''105'''
| team2 = '''[[Utah Jazz]]''' |score2 = '''105'''
| place = [[Salt Palace (arena)|Salt Palace]], [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]]
| place = [[Salt Palace (arena)|Salt Palace]], [[Salt Lake City]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Utah Jazz]] | score1 = 105
| team1 = [[Utah Jazz]] | score1 = 105
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''117'''
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''117'''
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]]
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon]]
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' |score1 = '''106'''
| team1 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' |score1 = '''106'''
| team2 = [[Utah Jazz]] |score2 = 96
| team2 = [[Utah Jazz]] |score2 = 96
| place = [[Salt Palace (arena)|Salt Palace]], [[Salt Lake City]], [[Utah]]
| place = [[Salt Palace (arena)|Salt Palace]], [[Salt Lake City]]
}}
}}
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(3) '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' vs. (7) [[Golden State Warriors]]: ''Lakers win series 4-1''
(3) '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' vs. (7) [[Golden State Warriors]]: ''Lakers win series 4-1''
*'''Game 1''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 5): '''Los Angeles 126''', Golden State 116
*'''Game 1''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 5): '''Los Angeles 126''', Golden State 116
*'''Game 2''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 8): '''Golden State 125''', Los Angeles 124
*'''Game 2''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 8): '''Golden State 125''', Los Angeles 124
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Oracle Arena|Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], Oakland (May 10): '''Los Angeles 115''', Golden State 112
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], Oakland (May 10): '''Los Angeles 115''', Golden State 112
*'''Game 4''' @ [[Oracle Arena|Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], Oakland (May 12): '''Los Angeles 123''', Golden State 107
*'''Game 4''' @ [[Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], Oakland (May 12): '''Los Angeles 123''', Golden State 107
*'''Game 5''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 14): '''Los Angeles 124''', Golden State 119 (OT)
*'''Game 5''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 14): '''Los Angeles 124''', Golden State 119 (OT)


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| team1 = [[Golden State Warriors]] |score1 = 93
| team1 = [[Golden State Warriors]] |score1 = 93
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score2 = '''115'''
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score2 = '''115'''
| place = [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California|Inglewood]], [[California]]
| place = [[Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]]
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' | score1 = '''111'''
| team1 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' | score1 = '''111'''
| team2 = [[Golden State Warriors]] | score2 = 109
| team2 = [[Golden State Warriors]] | score2 = 109
| place = [[Oracle Arena|Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], [[California]]
| place = [[Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] | score1 = 99
| team1 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] | score1 = 99
| team2 = '''[[Golden State Warriors]]''' | score2 = '''115'''
| team2 = '''[[Golden State Warriors]]''' | score2 = '''115'''
| place = [[Oracle Arena|Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], [[California]]
| place = [[Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Golden State Warriors]] |score1 = 108
| team1 = [[Golden State Warriors]] |score1 = 108
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score2 = '''135'''
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score2 = '''135'''
| place = [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California|Inglewood]], [[California]]
| place = [[Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] | score1 = 111
| team1 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] | score1 = 111
| team2 = '''[[Golden State Warriors]]''' | score2 = '''118'''
| team2 = '''[[Golden State Warriors]]''' | score2 = '''118'''
| place = [[Oracle Arena|Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California|Oakland]], [[California]]
| place = [[Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena]], [[Oakland, California]]
}}
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*'''Game 1''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (May 18): '''Los Angeles 111''', Portland 106
*'''Game 1''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (May 18): '''Los Angeles 111''', Portland 106
*'''Game 2''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (May 21): '''Portland 109''', Los Angeles 98
*'''Game 2''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (May 21): '''Portland 109''', Los Angeles 98
*'''Game 3''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 24): '''Los Angeles 106''', Portland 92
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 24): '''Los Angeles 106''', Portland 92
*'''Game 4''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 26): '''Los Angeles 116''', Portland 95
*'''Game 4''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 26): '''Los Angeles 116''', Portland 95
*'''Game 5''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (May 28): '''Portland 95''', Los Angeles 84
*'''Game 5''' @ [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], Portland (May 28): '''Portland 95''', Los Angeles 84
*'''Game 6''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 30): '''Los Angeles 91''', Portland 90
*'''Game 6''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (May 30): '''Los Angeles 91''', Portland 90


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| team1 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' |score1 = '''125'''
| team1 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' |score1 = '''125'''
| team2 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] |score2 = 123 |overtime=OT
| team2 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] |score2 = 123 |overtime=OT
| place = [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California|Inglewood]], [[California]]
| place = [[Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]]
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| team1 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' | score1 = '''108'''
| team1 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' | score1 = '''108'''
| team2 = [[Portland Trail Blazers]] | score2 = 104
| team2 = [[Portland Trail Blazers]] | score2 = 104
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]]
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Portland Trail Blazers]] |score1 = 96
| team1 = [[Portland Trail Blazers]] |score1 = 96
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score2 = '''106'''
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score2 = '''106'''
| place = [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California|Inglewood]], [[California]]
| place = [[Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]]
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' |score1 = '''109'''
| team1 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' |score1 = '''109'''
| team2 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] |score2 = 105 |overtime=OT
| team2 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] |score2 = 105 |overtime=OT
| place = [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California|Inglewood]], [[California]]
| place = [[Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] | score1 = 113
| team1 = [[Los Angeles Lakers]] | score1 = 113
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''118'''
| team2 = '''[[Portland Trail Blazers]]''' | score2 = '''118'''
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon|Portland]], [[Oregon]]
| place = [[Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)|Memorial Coliseum]], [[Portland, Oregon]]
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' |score1 = '''102'''
| team1 = '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' |score1 = '''102'''
| team2 = [[New York Knicks]] |score2 = 92
| team2 = [[New York Knicks]] |score2 = 92
| place = [[Madison Square Garden]], [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
| place = [[Madison Square Garden]], New York City
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' |score1 = '''101'''
| team1 = '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' |score1 = '''101'''
| team2 = [[New York Knicks]] |score2 = 91
| team2 = [[New York Knicks]] |score2 = 91
| place = [[Madison Square Garden]], [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
| place = [[Madison Square Garden]], New York City
}}
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| team1 = [[Indiana Pacers]] | score1 = 132
| team1 = [[Indiana Pacers]] | score1 = 132
| team2 = '''[[Boston Celtics]]''' | score2 = '''152'''
| team2 = '''[[Boston Celtics]]''' | score2 = '''152'''
| place = [[Boston Garden]], [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]
| place = [[Boston Garden]], [[Boston]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Boston Celtics]] |score1 = 109
| team1 = [[Boston Celtics]] |score1 = 109
| team2 = '''[[Indiana Pacers]]''' |score2 = '''115'''
| team2 = '''[[Indiana Pacers]]''' |score2 = '''115'''
| place = [[Market Square Arena]], [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]]
| place = [[Market Square Arena]], [[Indianapolis]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Indiana Pacers]] | score1 = 101
| team1 = [[Indiana Pacers]] | score1 = 101
| team2 = '''[[Boston Celtics]]''' | score2 = '''126'''
| team2 = '''[[Boston Celtics]]''' | score2 = '''126'''
| place = [[XL Center|Hartford Civic Center]], [[Hartford, Connecticut|Hartford]], [[Connecticut]]
| place = [[Hartford Civic Center]], [[Hartford, Connecticut]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Boston Celtics]] |score1 = 109
| team1 = [[Boston Celtics]] |score1 = 109
| team2 = '''[[Indiana Pacers]]''' |score2 = '''121'''
| team2 = '''[[Indiana Pacers]]''' |score2 = '''121'''
| place = [[Market Square Arena]], [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]]
| place = [[Market Square Arena]], [[Indianapolis]]
}}
}}
|}
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| team1 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |score1 = 83
| team1 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |score1 = 83
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''91'''
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''91'''
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]], [[Michigan]]
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]]
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' | score1 = '''120'''
| team1 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' | score1 = '''120'''
| team2 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] | score2 = 97
| team2 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] | score2 = 97
| place = [[Omni Coliseum|The Omni]], [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| place = [[Omni Coliseum|The Omni]], [[Atlanta]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |score1 = 87
| team1 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |score1 = 87
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''113'''
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''113'''
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]], [[Michigan]]
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]]
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| team1 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |score1 = 89
| team1 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |score1 = 89
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''97'''
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''97'''
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]], [[Michigan]]
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]]
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' | score1 = '''126'''
| team1 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' | score1 = '''126'''
| team2 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] | score2 = 120
| team2 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] | score2 = 120
| place = [[Omni Coliseum|The Omni]], [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| place = [[Omni Coliseum|The Omni]], [[Atlanta]]
}}
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|}
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| bg=#fff
| bg=#fff
| date = 1956
| date = 1956
| team1 = '''[[Detroit Pistons|Fort Wayne Pistons]]''' | score1 = 3
| team1 = '''[[Fort Wayne Pistons]]''' | score1 = 3
| team2 = [[Atlanta Hawks|St. Louis Hawks]] | score2 = 2
| team2 = [[St. Louis Hawks]] | score2 = 2
| place = [[1956 NBA Playoffs|1956 Western Division Finals]]|
| place = [[1956 NBA Playoffs|1956 Western Division Finals]]|
}}
}}
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| date = 1958
| date = 1958
| team1 = [[Detroit Pistons]] | score1 = 1
| team1 = [[Detroit Pistons]] | score1 = 1
| team2 = '''[[Atlanta Hawks|St. Louis Hawks]]''' | score2 = 4
| team2 = '''[[St. Louis Hawks]]''' | score2 = 4
| place = [[1958 NBA Playoffs|1958 Western Division Finals]]|
| place = [[1958 NBA Playoffs|1958 Western Division Finals]]|
}}
}}
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| date = 1963
| date = 1963
| team1 = [[Detroit Pistons]] | score1 = 1
| team1 = [[Detroit Pistons]] | score1 = 1
| team2 = '''[[Atlanta Hawks|St. Louis Hawks]]''' | score2 = 3
| team2 = '''[[St. Louis Hawks]]''' | score2 = 3
| place = [[1963 NBA Playoffs|1963 Western Division Semifinals]]|
| place = [[1963 NBA Playoffs|1963 Western Division Semifinals]]|
}}
}}
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(4) [[Milwaukee Bucks]] vs. (5) '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''': ''76ers win series 3-0''
(4) [[Milwaukee Bucks]] vs. (5) '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''': ''76ers win series 3-0''
*'''Game 1''' @ [[BMO Harris Bradley Center|Bradley Center]], Milwaukee (April 25): '''Philadelphia 99''', Milwaukee 90
*'''Game 1''' @ [[Bradley Center]], Milwaukee (April 25): '''Philadelphia 99''', Milwaukee 90
*'''Game 2''' @ [[BMO Harris Bradley Center|Bradley Center]], Milwaukee (April 27): '''Philadelphia 116''', Milwaukee 112 (OT)
*'''Game 2''' @ [[Bradley Center]], Milwaukee (April 27): '''Philadelphia 116''', Milwaukee 112 (OT)
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Spectrum (arena)|The Spectrum]], Philadelphia (April 30): '''Philadelphia 121''', Milwaukee 100
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Spectrum (arena)|The Spectrum]], Philadelphia (April 30): '''Philadelphia 121''', Milwaukee 100


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| team1 = [[Philadelphia 76ers]] | score1 = 111
| team1 = [[Philadelphia 76ers]] | score1 = 111
| team2 = '''[[Milwaukee Bucks]]''' | score2 = '''141'''
| team2 = '''[[Milwaukee Bucks]]''' | score2 = '''141'''
| place = [[BMO Harris Bradley Center|Bradley Center]], [[Milwaukee]], [[Wisconsin]]
| place = [[Bradley Center]], [[Milwaukee]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Milwaukee Bucks]] |score1 = 108
| team1 = [[Milwaukee Bucks]] |score1 = 108
| team2 = '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''' |score2 = '''109''' |overtime=OT
| team2 = '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''' |score2 = '''109''' |overtime=OT
| place = [[Spectrum (arena)|Spectrum]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]
| place = [[Spectrum (arena)|Spectrum]], [[Philadelphia]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''' | score1 = '''120'''
| team2 = [[Milwaukee Bucks]] | score2 = 105
| team2 = [[Milwaukee Bucks]] | score2 = 105
| place = [[BMO Harris Bradley Center|Bradley Center]], [[Milwaukee]], [[Wisconsin]]
| place = [[Bradley Center]], [[Milwaukee]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Milwaukee Bucks]]''' |score1 = '''121'''
| team2 = [[Philadelphia 76ers]] |score2 = 104
| team2 = [[Philadelphia 76ers]] |score2 = 104
| place = [[Spectrum (arena)|Spectrum]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]
| place = [[Spectrum (arena)|Spectrum]], [[Philadelphia]]
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''' | score1 = '''124'''
| team1 = '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''' | score1 = '''124'''
| team2 = [[Chicago Bulls]] | score2 = 116
| team2 = [[Chicago Bulls]] | score2 = 116
| place = [[Chicago Stadium]], [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]
| place = [[Chicago Stadium]], [[Chicago]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' |score1 = '''107'''
| team1 = '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' |score1 = '''107'''
| team2 = [[Philadelphia 76ers]] |score2 = 99
| team2 = [[Philadelphia 76ers]] |score2 = 99
| place = [[Spectrum (arena)|Spectrum]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]
| place = [[Spectrum (arena)|Spectrum]], [[Philadelphia]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Chicago Bulls]] |score1 = 90
| team2 = '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''' |score2 = '''95'''
| team2 = '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''' |score2 = '''95'''
| place = [[Spectrum (arena)|Spectrum]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]
| place = [[Spectrum (arena)|Spectrum]], [[Philadelphia]]
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| team1 = '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''' | score1 = '''114'''
| team1 = '''[[Philadelphia 76ers]]''' | score1 = '''114'''
| team2 = [[Chicago Bulls]] | score2 = 111 |overtime=OT
| team2 = [[Chicago Bulls]] | score2 = 111 |overtime=OT
| place = [[Chicago Stadium]], [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]
| place = [[Chicago Stadium]], [[Chicago]]
}}
}}
|}
|}
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| team1 = [[Detroit Pistons]] | score1 = 100
| team1 = [[Detroit Pistons]] | score1 = 100
| team2 = '''[[Boston Celtics]]''' | score2 = '''108'''
| team2 = '''[[Boston Celtics]]''' | score2 = '''108'''
| place = [[Boston Garden]], [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]
| place = [[Boston Garden]], [[Boston]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Boston Celtics]] |score1 = 90
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''101'''
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''101'''
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]], [[Michigan]]
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Detroit Pistons]] | score1 = 94
| team2 = '''[[Boston Celtics]]''' | score2 = '''111'''
| team2 = '''[[Boston Celtics]]''' | score2 = '''111'''
| place = [[Boston Garden]], [[Boston]], [[Massachusetts]]
| place = [[Boston Garden]], [[Boston]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = [[Boston Celtics]] |score1 = 90
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''118'''
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''118'''
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]], [[Michigan]]
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Chicago Bulls]] |score1 = 84
| team1 = [[Chicago Bulls]] |score1 = 84
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''105'''
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''105'''
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]], [[Michigan]]
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]]
}}
}}
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| team1 = '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' |score1 = '''95'''
| team1 = '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' |score1 = '''95'''
| team2 = [[Detroit Pistons]] |score2 = 93
| team2 = [[Detroit Pistons]] |score2 = 93
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]], [[Michigan]]
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]]
}}
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| team1 = [[Chicago Bulls]] |score1 = 91
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''95'''
| team2 = '''[[Detroit Pistons]]''' |score2 = '''95'''
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan|Auburn Hills]], [[Michigan]]
| place = [[The Palace of Auburn Hills]], [[Auburn Hills, Michigan]]
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==NBA Finals==
==NBA Finals==


{{main|1991 NBA Finals}}
{{main article|1991 NBA Finals}}
(1) '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' vs. (3) [[Los Angeles Lakers]]: ''Bulls win series 4-1''
(1) '''[[Chicago Bulls]]''' vs. (3) [[Los Angeles Lakers]]: ''Bulls win series 4-1''
*'''Game 1''' @ [[Chicago Stadium]], Chicago (June 2): '''Los Angeles 93''', Chicago 91 ([[Sam Perkins]] hits the game-winning 3 with 14 seconds left)
*'''Game 1''' @ [[Chicago Stadium]], Chicago (June 2): '''Los Angeles 93''', Chicago 91 ([[Sam Perkins]] hits the game-winning 3 with 14 seconds left)
*'''Game 2''' @ [[Chicago Stadium]], Chicago (June 5): '''Chicago 107''', Los Angeles 86 (MJ does "The Move")
*'''Game 2''' @ [[Chicago Stadium]], Chicago (June 5): '''Chicago 107''', Los Angeles 86 (MJ does "The Move")
*'''Game 3''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (June 7): '''Chicago 104''', Los Angeles 96 (OT) (MJ hits the game-tying shot with 3.4 seconds left to force OT)
*'''Game 3''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (June 7): '''Chicago 104''', Los Angeles 96 (OT) (MJ hits the game-tying shot with 3.4 seconds left to force OT)
*'''Game 4''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (June 9): '''Chicago 97''', Los Angeles 82
*'''Game 4''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (June 9): '''Chicago 97''', Los Angeles 82
*'''Game 5''' @ [[The Forum (Inglewood)|Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (June 12): '''Chicago 108''', Los Angeles 101
*'''Game 5''' @ [[Great Western Forum]], Los Angeles (June 12): '''Chicago 108''', Los Angeles 101


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| team1 = [[Chicago Bulls]] |score1= 86
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score2= '''99'''
| team2 = '''[[Los Angeles Lakers]]''' |score2= '''99'''
| place = [[The Forum (Inglewood, California)|Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California|Inglewood]], [[California]]
| place = [[Great Western Forum]], [[Inglewood, California]]
}}
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File:1991 NBA Finals – Game 4 – Chicago Bulls at Los Angeles Lakers 1991-06-09 (ticket).JPG
A ticket for Game 2 of the 1991 Western Conference First Round at the Great Western Forum.

The 1991 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1990–91 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals. Michael Jordan was named NBA Finals MVP.

After the Pistons had ended their season the last three years, the Bulls got revenge in the Eastern Conference Finals by sweeping the two-time defending NBA champions. It was the first time the Bulls won a playoff series over the Pistons since 1974, when both teams were still part of the Western Conference. Game 4 ended with some of the Pistons walking off the court before time expired, refusing to shake the Bulls' hands. In the 1989 NBA Finals, the Pistons themselves had swept the two-time defending champion Lakers. Detroit did not reach the conference finals again until 2003.

The seventh seeded Golden State Warriors stunned the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the playoffs, defeating them 3 games to 1. It would be Golden State's last playoff series win until 2007.

The 76ers and the Bucks met in the first round of the playoffs where the 76ers swept the series. It would be both teams last playoff appearance until 1999.

Game 4 of the Blazers–Jazz series was the last game ever played at the Salt Palace.

This was the first year that NBC aired the NBA Playoffs.

Bracket

First Round Conference Semifinals Conference Finals NBA Finals
            
1 Chicago 3
8 New York 0
1 Chicago 4
5 Philadelphia 1
4 Milwaukee 0
5 Philadelphia 3
1 Chicago 4
Eastern Conference
3 Detroit 0
3 Detroit 3
6 Atlanta 2
3 Detroit 4
2 Boston 2
2 Boston 3
7 Indiana 2
E1 Chicago 4
W3 L.A. Lakers 1
1 Portland 3
8 Seattle 2
1 Portland 4
5 Utah 1
4 Phoenix 1
5 Utah 3
1 Portland 2
Western Conference
3 L.A. Lakers 4
3 L.A. Lakers 3
6 Houston 0
3 L.A. Lakers 4
7 Golden State 1
2 San Antonio 1
7 Golden State 3

Western Conference

Champion: Los Angeles Lakers

1st Round

(1) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (8) Seattle SuperSonics: Blazers win series 3-2

This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the SuperSonics winning two of the first three meetings.

(2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (7) Golden State Warriors: Warriors win series 3-1

This was the first playoff meeting between the Warriors and the Spurs.[2]

(3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Houston Rockets: Lakers win series 3-0

  • Game 1 @ Great Western Forum, Los Angeles (April 25): Los Angeles 94, Houston 92
  • Game 2 @ Great Western Forum, Los Angeles (April 27): Los Angeles 109, Houston 98
  • Game 3 @ The Summit, Houston (April 30): Los Angeles 94, Houston 90 (Byron Scott hits the game-winner with 15 seconds left)

This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Rockets winning two of the first three meetings.

(4) Phoenix Suns vs. (5) Utah Jazz: Jazz win series 3-1

This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Suns winning the first two meetings.

Conference Semifinals

(1) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (5) Utah Jazz: Blazers win series 4-1

This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Jazz winning the first meeting.

(3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (7) Golden State Warriors: Lakers win series 4-1

This was the seventh playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning five of the first six meetings.

Conference Finals

(1) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (3) Los Angeles Lakers: Lakers win series 4-2

This was the fifth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning three of the first four meetings.

Eastern Conference

Champion: Chicago Bulls

1st Round

(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) New York Knicks: Bulls win series 3-0

This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Bulls winning the first two meetings.

(2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Indiana Pacers: Celtics win series 3-2

  • Game 1 @ Boston Garden, Boston (April 26): Boston 127, Indiana 120
  • Game 2 @ Boston Garden, Boston (April 28): Indiana 130, Boston 118
  • Game 3 @ Market Square Arena, Indianapolis (May 1): Boston 112, Indiana 105
  • Game 4 @ Market Square Arena, Indianapolis (May 3): Indiana 116, Boston 113
  • Game 5 @ Boston Garden, Boston (May 5): Boston 124, Indiana 121 (Larry Bird came back in the middle of the third quarter despite suffering a concussion in the second and inspired the Celtics' rally.)

This was the first playoff meeting between the Celtics and the Pacers.[9]

(3) Detroit Pistons vs. (6) Atlanta Hawks: Pistons win series 3-2

This was the sixth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Hawks winning three of the first five meetings.

(4) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (5) Philadelphia 76ers: 76ers win series 3-0

  • Game 1 @ Bradley Center, Milwaukee (April 25): Philadelphia 99, Milwaukee 90
  • Game 2 @ Bradley Center, Milwaukee (April 27): Philadelphia 116, Milwaukee 112 (OT)
  • Game 3 @ The Spectrum, Philadelphia (April 30): Philadelphia 121, Milwaukee 100

This was the eighth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the 76ers winning four of the first seven meetings.

Conference Semifinals

(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (5) Philadelphia 76ers: Bulls win series 4-1

  • Game 1 @ Chicago Stadium, Chicago (May 4): Chicago 105, Philadelphia 92
  • Game 2 @ Chicago Stadium, Chicago (May 6): Chicago 112, Philadelphia 100
  • Game 3 @ The Spectrum, Philadelphia (May 10): Philadelphia 99, Chicago 97
  • Game 4 @ The Spectrum, Philadelphia (May 12): Chicago 101, Philadelphia 85
  • Game 5 @ Chicago Stadium, Chicago (May 14): Chicago 100, Philadelphia 95

This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Bulls winning the first meeting.

(2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Detroit Pistons: Pistons win series 4-2

This was the sixth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning three of the first five meetings.

Conference Finals

(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (3) Detroit Pistons: Bulls win series 4-0

This was the fifth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Pistons winning three of the first four meetings.

NBA Finals

Main article: 1991 NBA Finals

(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (3) Los Angeles Lakers: Bulls win series 4-1

  • Game 1 @ Chicago Stadium, Chicago (June 2): Los Angeles 93, Chicago 91 (Sam Perkins hits the game-winning 3 with 14 seconds left)
  • Game 2 @ Chicago Stadium, Chicago (June 5): Chicago 107, Los Angeles 86 (MJ does "The Move")
  • Game 3 @ Great Western Forum, Los Angeles (June 7): Chicago 104, Los Angeles 96 (OT) (MJ hits the game-tying shot with 3.4 seconds left to force OT)
  • Game 4 @ Great Western Forum, Los Angeles (June 9): Chicago 97, Los Angeles 82
  • Game 5 @ Great Western Forum, Los Angeles (June 12): Chicago 108, Los Angeles 101

This was the fifth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning the first four meetings.

References

  1. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Oklahoma City Thunder versus Portland Trail Blazers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  2. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Golden State Warriors versus San Antonio Spurs (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  3. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Houston Rockets versus Los Angeles Lakers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  4. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Phoenix Suns versus Utah Jazz (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  5. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Portland Trail Blazers versus Utah Jazz (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  6. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Golden State Warriors versus Los Angeles Lakers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  7. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Los Angeles Lakers versus Portland Trail Blazers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  8. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Chicago Bulls versus New York Knicks (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  9. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Boston Celtics versus Indiana Pacers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  10. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Atlanta Hawks versus Detroit Pistons (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  11. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Milwaukee Bucks versus Philadelphia 76ers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  12. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Chicago Bulls versus Philadelphia 76ers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  13. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Boston Celtics versus Detroit Pistons (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  14. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Chicago Bulls versus Detroit Pistons (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
  15. ^ "Team Rivalry Finder — Chicago Bulls versus Los Angeles Lakers (Playoffs)". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved May 31, 2015.
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