Bulls vs. Pistons: 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5
The 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 between the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons was a pivotal matchup. The Bulls, trailing 2-3 in the series, won the game 98-97 on the road to force a Game 6.
Quick Facts
- Date
- May 17, 1989
- Location
- The Palace of Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Series status
- Bulls trail 3-2 (forcing Game 6)
- Michael jordan points
- 44
- Game-winning play
- Free throws with 0.7 seconds remaining
- Final score
- Chicago Bulls 98, Detroit Pistons 97
Lore & Background
In the 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals, the 6th-seeded Bulls (47-35) had surprising playoff success, upsetting the Cavaliers 3-2 with The Shot and the Knicks 4-2. They then met the Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals, not the Semifinals. The series outcome was a loss in six games (4-2), not seven.
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