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The 1996 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1995-1996 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls winning their first NBA championship in three years by defeating the Western Conference champion Seattle Supersonics four games to two. The NBA Playoffs are four rounds of competition between sixteen teams in the Eastern Conference and Western Conferences (called Divisions, pre-1970) of the National Basketball Association. ...
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the worlds premier mens basketball league. ...
The 1995-96 NBA season was the 50th season of the National Basketball Association, although the league didnt celebrate this anniversary until the following season. ...
The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams, and organized in three divisions of five teams each. ...
The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ...
The Western Conference of the National Basketball Association is made up of fifteen teams, and organized in three divisions of five teams each. ...
The Seattle SuperSonics (or simply Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. ...
By capturing their fourth championship, the Bulls put a cap on what many consider the greatest season in NBA history, as they finished a record 72-10 in the regular season, eclipsing the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers' record of 69-13. It was also redemption for Jordan after his first return to the playoffs the previous year and the Bulls' disappointing second-round loss to Orlando, a team that would go on to the NBA Finals. With Jordan leading the way, this year's Bulls would sweep the Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals en route to an unprecedented combined record of 87-13 in regular season and postseason play. Lakers logo 1966-1991 The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team, based in Los Angeles, California, which plays in the National Basketball Association. ...
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For the SuperSonics, it was their first trip to the NBA Finals since winning the championship in 1979, and helped vindicate them as well after their startling first-round loss to the Denver Nuggets two years previous (the first time an eighth-seeded team had defeated a top seed in the playoffs). The 1979 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Associations 1978-1979 season. ...
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. ...
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals would mark the final game Shaquille O'Neal would play as a member of the Orlando Magic before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers as a free-agent in the offseason. O'Neal would go on to win three championships with the Lakers, and not coincidentally, as of 2006 the Magic have not won a playoff series in the post-Shaq era. Shaquille Rashaun ONeal (born March 6, 1972 in Newark, New Jersey), frequently referred to simply as Shaq, is one of the most famous American professional basketball players, generally regarded as one of the most dominant in the National Basketball Association. ...
Lakers logo 1966-1991 The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team, based in Los Angeles, California, which plays in the National Basketball Association. ...
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Bracket
| | First round | | Conf. Semifinals | | Conf. Finals | | NBA Finals | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | Seattle | 3 | | | 8 | Sacramento | 1 | | | | 1 | Seattle | 4 | | | | | | 5 | Houston | 0 | | | 4 | L.A. Lakers | 1 | | | 5 | Houston | 3 | | | | | 1 | Seattle | 4 | | | Western Conference | | | 3 | Utah | 3 | | | 3 | Utah | 3 | | | | 6 | Portland | 2 | | | | 3 | Utah | 4 | | | | | 2 | San Antonio | 2 | | | 2 | San Antonio | 3 | | | 7 | Phoenix | 1 | | | | | W1 | Seattle | 2 | | | | | | E1 | Chicago | 4 | | 1 | Chicago | 3 | | | | 8 | Miami | 0 | | | | 1 | Chicago | 4 | | | | | 5 | New York | 1 | | | 4 | Cleveland | 0 | | | 5 | New York | 3 | | | | | 1 | Chicago | 4 | | Eastern Conference | | | 2 | Orlando | 0 | | | 3 | Indiana | 2 | | | | 6 | Atlanta | 3 | | | | 6 | Atlanta | 1 | | | | | 2 | Orlando | 4 | | | 2 | Orlando | 3 | | | 7 | Detroit | 0 | |
Playoff qualifying
Western Conference
Best record in conference The Seattle SuperSonics clinched the best record in the Western Conference, and had home court advantage throughout the Western Conference playoffs. The Seattle SuperSonics (or simply Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. ...
Clinched a playoff berth The following teams clinched a playoff berth in the West: - Seattle SuperSonics (clinched Pacific division)
- San Antonio Spurs (clinched Midwest division)
- Utah Jazz
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Houston Rockets
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Phoenix Suns
- Sacramento Kings
The Seattle SuperSonics (or simply Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. ...
It has been suggested that San Antonio Gunslingers (ABA) be merged into this article or section. ...
The Utah Jazz are a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...
Lakers logo 1966-1991 The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team, based in Los Angeles, California, which plays in the National Basketball Association. ...
The Houston Rockets are a professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. ...
The Portland Trail Blazers are a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. ...
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ...
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team which is based in Sacramento, California. ...
Eastern Conference
Best record in NBA The Chicago Bulls clinched the best record in the NBA, and earned home court advantage throughout the entire playoffs. The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ...
Clinched a playoff berth The following teams clinched a playoff berth in the East: - Chicago Bulls (clinched Central division)
- Orlando Magic (clinched Atlantic division)
- Indiana Pacers
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- New York Knicks
- Atlanta Hawks
- Detroit Pistons
- Miami Heat
The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ...
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The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...
The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. ...
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The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. ...
The Detroit Pistons are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ...
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Notes - For the fourth straight postseason, both #5 seeds beat their #4 seeded opponent in the first round.
Eastern Conference
First Round (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (8) Miami Heat The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ...
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- Game 1 @ Chicago: Chicago 102, Miami 85
- Game 2 @ Chicago: Chicago 106, Miami 75
- Game 3 @ Miami: Chicago 112, Miami 91
(4) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (5) New York Knicks The Cleveland Cavaliers (also known as the Cavs) are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. ...
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- Game 1 @ Cleveland: New York 106, Cleveland 83
- Game 2 @ Cleveland: New York 84, Cleveland 80
- Game 3 @ New York: New York 81, Cleveland 76
(3) Indiana Pacers vs. (6) Atlanta Hawks The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team that plays in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ...
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. ...
- Game 1 @ Indiana: Atlanta 92, Indiana 80
- Game 2 @ Indiana: Indiana 102, Atlanta 94 (OT)
- Game 3 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 90, Indiana 83
- Game 4 @ Atlanta: Indiana 83, Atlanta 75
- Game 5 @ Indiana: Atlanta 89, Indiana 87
(2) Orlando Magic vs. (7) Detroit Pistons This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...
The Detroit Pistons are a National Basketball Association (NBA) team based in the Detroit metropolitan area. ...
- Game 1 @ Orlando: Orlando 112, Detroit 92
- Game 2 @ Orlando: Orlando 92, Detroit 77
- Game 3 @ Detroit: Orlando 101, Detroit 98
Semifinals (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (5) New York Knicks The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ...
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- Game 1 @ Chicago: Chicago 91, New York 84
- Game 2 @ Chicago: Chicago 91, New York 80
- Game 3 @ New York: New York 102, Chicago 99 (OT)
- Game 4 @ New York: Chicago 94, New York 91
- Game 5 @ Chicago: Chicago 94, New York 81
(2) Orlando Magic vs. (6) Atlanta Hawks This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. ...
- Game 1 @ Orlando: Orlando 117, Atlanta 95
- Game 2 @ Orlando: Orlando 120, Atlanta 94
- Game 3 @ Atlanta: Orlando 102, Atlanta 96
- Game 4 @ Atlanta: Atlanta 104, Orlando 99
- Game 5 @ Orlando: Orlando 96, Atlanta 88
Finals (1) Chicago Bulls vs. (2) Orlando Magic The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ...
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- Game 1 @ Chicago: Chicago 121, Orlando 83
- Game 2 @ Chicago: Chicago 93, Orlando 88
- Game 3 @ Orlando: Chicago 86, Orlando 67
- Game 4 @ Orlando: Chicago 106, Orlando 101
Western Conference
First Round (1) Seattle Supersonics vs. (8) Sacramento Kings The Seattle SuperSonics (or simply Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. ...
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team which is based in Sacramento, California. ...
- Game 1 @ Seattle: Seattle 97, Sacramento 85
- Game 2 @ Seattle: Sacramento 90, Seattle 81
- Game 3 @ Sacramento: Seattle 96, Sacramento 89
- Game 4 @ Sacramento: Seattle 101, Sacramento 87
(4) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (5) Houston Rockets Lakers logo 1966-1991 The Los Angeles Lakers are a professional basketball team, based in Los Angeles, California, which plays in the National Basketball Association. ...
The Houston Rockets are a professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. ...
- Game 1 @ L.A. Lakers: Houston 87, L.A. Lakers 83
- Game 2 @ L.A. Lakers: L.A. Lakers 104, Houston 94
- Game 3 @ Houston: Houston 104, L.A. Lakers 98
- Game 4 @ Houston: Houston 102, L.A. Lakers 94
(3) Utah Jazz vs. (6) Portland Trailblazers The Utah Jazz are a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...
The Portland Trail Blazers are a National Basketball Association team based in Portland, Oregon. ...
- Game 1 @ Utah: Utah 110, Portland 102
- Game 2 @ Utah: Utah 105, Portland 90
- Game 3 @ Portland: Portland 94, Utah 91 (OT)
- Game 4 @ Portland: Portland 98, Utah 90
- Game 5 @ Utah: Utah 102, Portland 64
(2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (7) Phoenix Suns It has been suggested that San Antonio Gunslingers (ABA) be merged into this article or section. ...
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team, based in Phoenix, Arizona. ...
- Game 1 @ San Antonio: San Antonio 120, Phoenix 98
- Game 2 @ San Antonio: San Antonio 110, Phoenix 105
- Game 3 @ Phoenix: Phoenix 94, San Antonio 93
- Game 4 @ Phoenix: San Antonio 116, Phoenix 98
Semifinals (1) Seattle Supersonics vs. (5) Houston Rockets The Seattle SuperSonics (or simply Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. ...
The Houston Rockets are a professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. ...
- Game 1 @ Seattle: Seattle 108, Houston 75
- Game 2 @ Seattle: Seattle 105, Houston 101
- Game 3 @ Houston: Seattle 115, Houston 112
- Game 4 @ Houston: Seattle 114, Houston 107 (OT)
(2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (3) Utah Jazz It has been suggested that San Antonio Gunslingers (ABA) be merged into this article or section. ...
The Utah Jazz are a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...
- Game 1 @ San Antonio: Utah 95, San Antonio 75
- Game 2 @ San Antonio: San Antonio 88, Utah 77
- Game 3 @ Utah: Utah 105, San Antonio 75
- Game 4 @ Utah: Utah 101, San Antonio 86
- Game 5 @ San Antonio: San Antonio 98, Utah 87
- Game 6 @ Utah: Utah 108, San Antonio 81
Finals (1) Seattle Supersonics vs. (3) Utah Jazz The Seattle SuperSonics (or simply Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. ...
The Utah Jazz are a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...
- Game 1 @ Seattle: Seattle 102, Utah 72
- Game 2 @ Seattle: Seattle 91, Utah 87
- Game 3 @ Utah: Utah 96, Seattle 76
- Game 4 @ Utah: Seattle 88, Utah 86
- Game 5 @ Seattle: Utah 98, Seattle 95 (OT)
- Game 6 @ Utah: Utah 118, Seattle 83
- Game 7 @ Seattle: Seattle 90, Utah 86
NBA Finals -
(1) Chicago Bulls vs. (1) Seattle Supersonics Official 1996 NBA Finals logo. ...
The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ...
The Seattle SuperSonics (or simply Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. ...
- Game 1 @ Chicago: Chicago 107, Seattle 90
- Game 2 @ Chicago: Chicago 92, Seattle 88
- Game 3 @ Seattle: Chicago 108, Seattle 86
- Game 4 @ Seattle: Seattle 107, Chicago 86
- Game 5 @ Seattle: Seattle 89, Chicago 78
- Game 6 @ Chicago: Chicago 87, Seattle 75
External links - Basketball-Reference.com's 1996 Playoffs section
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