Bulls vs Heat
Bulls sweep Heat in first round of 1996 playoffs.
The Bulls faced the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1996 NBA playoffs. The Heat were the 8th seed and featured All-Star center Alonzo Mourning, All-Star guard Tim Hardaway, and Rex Chapman.
Quick Facts
- Primary era
- 1996-2003
- Defining matchup
- NBA Finals
- Key figure bulls
- Michael Jordan
- Key figure heat
- Shaquille O'Neal & Dwyane Wade
Lore & Background
The Bulls swept the Heat in three games. They won the first two games at the United Center, then closed out the series with a 112–91 road win at the Miami Arena.
Reader's Guide
The Bulls' defense and depth overwhelmed the Heat. Michael Jordan led the offense, while Dennis Rodman controlled the boards. The sweep set up a second-round matchup with the New York Knicks.
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