The NBA Belt · reign 2,008
Chicago Bulls
Took the belt from Atlanta Hawks, 111–80, on March 28, 1996. Lost it to Charlotte Hornets, 98–97, on April 8, 1996.
5Defenses
11Days
67thReign for the franchise
Defended against
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The season
- 1995–96: they had the best record (72–10–0); they won the NBA title while holding the belt; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 34 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Chicago Bulls across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Jordan | 197 | 7 |
| 2 | Toni Kukoc | 150 | 7 |
| 3 | Scottie Pippen | 129 | 7 |
| 4 | Steve Kerr | 54 | 7 |
| 5 | Ron Harper | 50 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Chicago Bulls’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,521 | Mar 28, 1996 | Chicago Bulls beat Atlanta Hawks 111–80 Game → | +31 | Title change |
| 4,522 | Mar 30, 1996 | Chicago Bulls beat Los Angeles Clippers 106–85 | +21 | Defense |
| 4,523 | Apr 2, 1996 | Chicago Bulls beat Miami Heat 110–92 | +18 | Defense |
| 4,524 | Apr 4, 1996 | Chicago Bulls beat Miami Heat 100–92 | +8 | Defense |
| 4,525 | Apr 5, 1996 | Chicago Bulls beat Charlotte Hornets 126–92 | +34 | Defense |
| 4,526 | Apr 7, 1996 | Chicago Bulls beat Orlando Magic 90–86 | +4 | Defense |
| 4,527 | Apr 8, 1996 | Charlotte Hornets beat Chicago Bulls 98–97 Game → | −1 | Title change |