1988–89 Chicago Bulls season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 August 2023 Chicago Bulls 1989 47 35 Central 5 6 Doug Collins Jerry Krause Jerry Krause Jerry Reinsdorf Chicago Stadium Eastern Conference finals(lost to Pistons 2–4) CHI WFLDSportsvision(Jim Durham, Johnny “Red” Kerr) WLUP(Jim Durham, Johnny “Red” Kerr) The 1988–89 Chicago Bulls season was the 23rd season for the Chicago Bulls in the National Basketball Association. Chicago Bulls Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/ August 6, 2026 Season summary Off-season The Bulls had the eleventh overall pick in the 1988 NBA draft, and selected center Will Perdue out of Vanderbilt University. Goldaper Sam N.B.A. Draft: Manning, Then 3-Way Trade Give Hope to Lowly Clippers The New York Times June 29, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/06/29/sports/nba-draft-manning-then-3-way-trade-give-hope-to-lowly-clippers.html August 4, 2025 Baker Chris 1988 NBA Draft: Clippers Choose Manning, Then Play for Position: They Trade Cage, End Up with Smith and Grant Los Angeles Times June 29, 1988 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-06-29-sp-4949-story.html August 4, 2025 1988 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1988.html August 4, 2025 During the off-season, the team acquired Bill Cartwright from the New York Knicks before draft day, Goldaper Sam N.B.A.: Cartwright Traded to Bulls for Oakley The New York Times June 28, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/06/28/sports/nba-cartwright-traded-to-bulls-for-oakley.html December 6, 2022 Sakamoto Bob Bulls Deal Oakley to Knicks for Cartwright Chicago Tribune June 28, 1988 https://www.chicagotribune.com/1988/06/28/bulls-deal-oakley-to-knicks-for-cartwright/ December 6, 2022 Goldaper Sam N.B.A. Draft: Manning, Then 3-Way Trade Give Hope to Lowly Clippers The New York Times June 29, 1988 https://www.nytimes.com/1988/06/29/sports/nba-draft-manning-then-3-way-trade-give-hope-to-lowly-clippers.html February 10, 2022 and then later on acquired three-point specialist Craig Hodges from the Phoenix Suns in December. Associated Press Bulls Obtain Craig Hodges from Suns in Nealy Swap Los Angeles Times December 15, 1988 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-12-15-mn-556-story.html December 25, 2022 Smith Sam Bulls Trade for Suns' Hodges in Bid to Give Jordan a Break Chicago Tribune December 15, 1988 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-12-15-8802240960-story.html February 12, 2022 Bulls Trade Nealy Orlando Sentinel December 15, 1988 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1988-12-15-0090110195-story.html December 30, 2022 Regular season With the addition of Cartwright, the Bulls struggled with a 6–8 start to the regular season, but played above .500 in winning percentage for the remainder of the season. The team posted a six-game winning streak in January, and later on held a 27–19 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 9, 1989 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/index.fcgi?month=2&day=9&year=1989 December 6, 2022 The Bulls posted another six-game winning streak in March, but posted a six-game losing streak in April, while losing eight of their final ten games of the season. The Bulls finished in fifth place in the Central Division with a 47–35 record, earned the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, and qualified for the NBA playoffs for the fifth consecutive year. 1988–89 Chicago Bulls Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/1989_games.html February 10, 2022 Michael Jordan led the league in scoring averaging 32.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 2.9 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA First Team, and to the NBA All-Defensive First Team. In addition, second-year forward Scottie Pippen showed improvement, replacing Brad Sellers as the team's starting small forward during the regular season, Smith Sam The Bulls Are Pushing Scottie Pippen for… Chicago Tribune February 26, 1989 https://www.chicagotribune.com/1989/02/26/the-bulls-are-pushing-scottie-pippen-for-2/ February 19, 2024 Murphy Robert J. The Chicago Bulls Late Monday Night Traded 7-Foot Reserve... United Press International June 27, 1989 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/06/27/The-Chicago-Bulls-late-Monday-night-traded-7-foot-reserve/1900614923200/ May 13, 2024 and averaging 14.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game, while Cartwright provided the team with 12.4 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, and second-year forward Horace Grant provided with 12.0 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Hodges contributed 10.0 points per game in 49 games after the trade, Sam Vincent provided with 9.4 points and 4.8 assists per game, John Paxson contributed 7.3 points and 3.9 assists per game, Sellers contributed 6.9 points per game, and Dave Corzine averaged 5.9 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. 1988–89 Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/1989.html February 10, 2022 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Houston Astrodome in Houston, Texas, Jordan was selected for the 1989 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Jordan scored 28 points along with 5 steals, despite the Eastern Conference losing to the Western Conference, 143–134. McManis Sam Today's All-Star Game May Lack the Usual Magic: Without Johnson and Bird, NBA Showcase Just Won't Be the Same Los Angeles Times February 12, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-02-12-sp-3000-story.html December 20, 2022 NBA.com Staff 1989 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1989 May 21, 2023 1989 NBA All-Star Game: West 143, East 134 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1989.html February 10, 2022 Meanwhile, Hodges participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout for the fourth consecutive year. All-Star Lineups Ocala Star-Banner February 11, 1989 5D https://books.google.com/books?id=ncBPAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA20&dq=1989+NBA+Long+Distance+Shootout+Jon+Sundvold&article_id=6669,2513784&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijoqjIofSPAxWULtAFHfXkOMc4ChDoAXoECAYQAw#v=onepage&q=1989%20NBA%20Long%20Distance%20Shootout%20Jon%20Sundvold&f=false September 25, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 25, 2025 Jordan finished in second place in Most Valuable Player voting, behind Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers, McManis Sam Magic Is the MVP This Time: Jordan Finishes Second in Closest Voting in 8 Seasons Los Angeles Times May 23, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-05-23-sp-655-story.html December 20, 2022 1988–89 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1989.html February 14, 2022 and also finished in fifth place in Defensive Player of the Year voting, while Pippen finished tied in seventh place in Most Improved Player voting. Associated Press Johnson Named Most Improved Player Lewiston Tribune May 16, 1989 3B https://books.google.com/books?id=U5ZfAAAAIBAJ&dq=1989+NBA+Most+Improved+player+kevin+johnson&pg=PA11&article_id=4125,91034 May 23, 2025 The Bulls finished fourth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 736,962 at the Chicago Stadium during the regular season. 1988–89 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1989.html February 15, 2026 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1989 NBA playoffs, and for the second consecutive year, the Bulls faced off against the 3rd–seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, a team that featured the quartet of All-Star center Brad Daugherty, All-Star guard Mark Price, All-Star forward Larry Nance, and Ron Harper. The Bulls took a 2–1 series lead before losing Game 4 to the Cavaliers at home in overtime, 108–105 at the Chicago Stadium, despite a 50-point performance from Jordan. Associated Press  Cavaliers Edge Bulls in Overtime to Force Game 5  The New York Times  May 6, 1989  https://www.nytimes.com/1989/05/06/sports/cavaliers-edge-bulls-in-overtime-to-force-game-5.html June 21, 2026 Cavaliers and Bulls Go to Game 5  United Press International  May 6, 1989  https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/05/06/Cavaliers-and-Bulls-go-to-Game-5/9047610430400/ June 21, 2026 1989 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Game 4: Cleveland Cavaliers at Chicago Bulls Box Score, May 5, 1989 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/198905050CHI.html June 21, 2026 With the series tied at 2–2, the Bulls won Game 5 over the Cavaliers on the road, 101–100 at the Coliseum at Richfield, in which Jordan hit a memorable game-winning shot over Cavaliers guard Craig Ehlo at the buzzer; the Bulls won the series over the Cavaliers in five hard-fought games. Brown Clifton Jordan Shot Gives Series to the Bulls The New York Times May 8, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/05/08/sports/jordan-shot-gives-series-to-the-bulls.html December 6, 2022 Aldridge David NBA Playoffs: Jordan Takes Air Out of Cavaliers, and Bulls Advance Los Angeles Times May 8, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-05-08-sp-2553-story.html December 6, 2022 1989 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Bulls vs. Cavaliers Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1989-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-bulls-vs-cavaliers.html March 20, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, the team faced off against the 2nd–seeded, and Atlantic Division champion New York Knicks, who were led by All-Star center Patrick Ewing, All-Star guard Mark Jackson, and former Bulls forward Charles Oakley. With the series tied at 1–1, the Bulls won the next two games at home, including a Game 4 win over the Knicks at the Chicago Stadium, 106–93 to take a 3–1 series lead; in Game 4, Jordan posted a double-double of 47 points and 11 rebounds. 1989 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4: New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls Box Score, May 14, 1989 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/198905140CHI.html June 30, 2026 After losing Game 5 on the road, 121–114 at Madison Square Garden, the Bulls won Game 6 over the Knicks at the Chicago Stadium, 113–111 to win the series in six games. Goldaper Sam Jordan Ends Knicks' Comeback and Season The New York Times May 20, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/05/20/sports/jordan-ends-knicks-comeback-and-season.html December 5, 2022 Murphy Robert J. Bulls 113, Knicks 111 United Press International May 20, 1989 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/05/20/Bulls-113-Knicks-111/1584611640000/ December 5, 2022 1989 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Bulls vs. Knicks Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1989-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-bulls-vs-knicks.html March 20, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Finals, and also for the second consecutive year, the Bulls faced off against the top–seeded, and Central Division champion Detroit Pistons, who were led by the trio of All-Star guard Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars and Bill Laimbeer. The Bulls managed to win Game 1 over the Pistons on the road, 94–88 at The Palace of Auburn Hills, before losing Game 2 on the road by a score of 100–91, as the Pistons evened the series. The Bulls won Game 3 over the Pistons at the Chicago Stadium, 99–97, in which Jordan scored 46 points as the Bulls took a 2–1 series lead. Downey Mike  Jordan Lets Bulls Pull Off a Grand Theft, Win, 99-97  Los Angeles Times  May 28, 1989  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-05-28-sp-1505-story.html June 21, 2026 Cotton Anthony  Bulls Rally from 14 Down to Stun Pistons, 99-97  Deseret News  May 28, 1989  https://www.deseret.com/1989/5/28/18808913/bulls-rally-from-14-down-to-stun-pistons-99-97/ June 21, 2026 1989 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 3: Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls Box Score, May 27, 1989 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/198905270CHI.html June 21, 2026 However, the Bulls lost the next three games, including a Game 6 loss to the Pistons at the Chicago Stadium, 103–94, thus losing the series in six games. Brown Clifton Pistons Earn a Rematch with Lakers in Final The New York Times June 3, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/03/sports/pistons-earn-a-rematch-with-lakers-in-final.html December 5, 2022 Downey Mike No Bull, Lakers Get Pistons Again: After Smoke Clears, "Gangsters" Have 103-94 Victory in Game 6 Los Angeles Times June 3, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-06-03-sp-984-story.html December 5, 2022 1989 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Bulls vs. Pistons Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1989-nba-eastern-conference-finals-bulls-vs-pistons.html March 20, 2023 The Pistons would advance to the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year, and defeat the 2-time defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers in a four-game sweep in the 1989 NBA Finals, winning their first ever NBA championship in franchise history. Goldaper Sam Pistons Earn First Title by Sweeping Lakers The New York Times June 14, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/14/sports/pistons-earn-first-title-by-sweeping-lakers.html December 6, 2022 McManis Sam Pistons End a Reign, Cap a Career: Detroit Sweeps Lakers, 105-97 Los Angeles Times June 14, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-06-14-sp-2097-story.html December 6, 2022 1989 NBA Finals: Lakers vs. Pistons Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1989-nba-finals-lakers-vs-pistons.html March 20, 2023 Aftermath Following the season, head coach Doug Collins was fired after three seasons with the Bulls, Collins Conflicts with Krause, Reinsdorf Told; Jackson Leads for Job United Press International July 7, 1989 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/07/07/Collins-conflicts-with-Krause-Reinsdorf-told-Jackson-leads-for-job/7864615787200/ January 31, 2023 Smith Sam Phil Jackson Gets the Chicago Bulls Coaching Job in 1989 Chicago Tribune July 10, 1989 https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-july-10-1989-phil-jackson-gets-bulls-job-story.html December 5, 2022 Associated Press Bulls Elevate Phil Jackson to Head Coach The New York Times July 11, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/07/11/sports/bulls-elevate-phil-jackson-to-head-coach.html December 5, 2022 while Vincent was left unprotected in the 1989 NBA expansion draft, where he was selected by the Orlando Magic expansion team, Brown Clifton Knicks' Green Is Taken First in N.B.A.'s Expansion Draft The New York Times June 16, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/16/sports/knicks-green-is-taken-first-in-nba-s-expansion-draft.html December 6, 2022 Howard-Cooper Scott NBA Expansion Draft: Timberwolves Get Mahorn; Lakers Lose Rivers Los Angeles Times June 16, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-06-16-sp-1959-story.html December 6, 2022 1989 NBA Expansion Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1989_expansion.html February 10, 2022 Sellers was traded to the Seattle SuperSonics, Goldaper Sam Trade of Sellers Gives Bulls 3 First-Round Picks The New York Times June 27, 1989 https://www.nytimes.com/1989/06/27/sports/trade-of-sellers-gives-bulls-3-first-round-picks.html May 13, 2024 and Corzine was released to free agency. Draft picks Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club team 1 11 Will Perdue C Vanderbilt 3 62 Derrick Lewis F Maryland Roster Chicago Bulls 1988–89 24 Bill Cartwright C 7 1 245 1957–07–30 San Francisco 40 Dave Corzine C 6 11 250 1956–04–25 DePaul 22 Charles Davis basketball, born 1958 F 6 7 215 1958–10–05 Vanderbilt 54 Horace Grant F 6 10 245 1965–07–04 Clemson 15 Jack Haley basketball F/C 6 10 240 1964–01–27 UCLA 14 Craig Hodges G 6 2 190 1960–06–27 Long Beach State 23 Michael Jordan G 6 6 215 1963–02–17 North Carolina 5 John Paxson G 6 2 185 1960–09–29 Notre Dame 32 Will Perdue C 7 0 240 1965–08–29 Vanderbilt 33 Scottie Pippen F 6 7 220 1965–09–25 Central Arkansas 2 Brad Sellers F 7 0 210 1962–12–17 Ohio State 11 Sam Vincent G 6 2 185 1963–05–18 Michigan State Doug Collins Johnny Bach Phil Jackson Tex Winter https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/1989.html April 23, 1989 Regular season In the 1988–89 season, Jordan again led the league in scoring, averaging 32.5 ppg on 53.8% shooting from the field. The Bulls finished with a 47–35 record, and advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. On March 11, 1989, head coach Doug Collins moved Jordan to the point guard position. Two days later, Jordan finished with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists in just 30 minutes of a blowout win against the Pacers. Jordan continued at point guard through the rest of the regular season. Associated Press NBA Roundup: Jordan's Play Helps Bulls Beat Pacers, 122-90 Los Angeles Times March 14, 1989 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-03-14-sp-487-story.html February 25, 2024 Kendall Peter Michael Jordan's Switch to Point Guard, Labeled… Chicago Tribune April 3, 1989 https://www.chicagotribune.com/1989/04/03/michael-jordans-switch-to-point-guard-labeled/ February 25, 2024 Garry Acedera Shane Michael Jordan Said That Playing Point Guard Could Extend His Career: "I'm Not Getting as Banged Up as I Used to" Basketball Network October 8, 2023 https://www.basketballnetwork.net/old-school/michael-jordan-said-that-playing-point-guard-could-extend-his-career February 25, 2024 Season standings CHI CHI Game log Regular season Chicago Bulls 1989 #FF0000 #000000 Total: 47–35 (home: 31–10; road: 16–25) Chicago Bulls November yes #000000 #FF0000 4 0 2 8 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | November 4, 1988 | Detroit | L 94–107 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | November 8, 1988 | @ New York | L 117–126 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 13 | November 29, 1988 | @ Golden State | L 99–109 | | | | Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena | 6–7 Chicago Bulls December #000000 #FF0000 6 2 3 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 17 | December 7, 1988 | @ Detroit | L 89–102 | | | | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 8–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 18 | December 9, 1988 | Milwaukee | W 118–100 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 9–9 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 22 | December 17, 1988 | @ Milwaukee | W 112–93 | | | | Bradley Center | 12–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 23 | December 20, 1988 | L.A. Lakers | W 116–103 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 13–10 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 26 | December 29, 1988 | New York | W 108–106 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 14–12 Chicago Bulls January #000000 #FF0000 6 3 3 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 37 | January 21, 1989 | Phoenix | L 107–116 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 22–15 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 41 | January 31, 1989 | Detroit | L 98–104 (OT) | | | | Chicago Stadium | 24–17 Chicago Bulls February #000000 #FF0000 6 1 3 3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 44 | February 5, 1989 | @ Detroit | L 102–113 | | | | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 25–19 |- align="center" |colspan="9" bgcolor="#bbcaff"|All-Star Break |- style="background:#cfc;" |- bgcolor="#bbffbb" |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 48 | February 16, 1989 | Milwaukee | W 117–116 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 28–20 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 49 | February 19, 1989 | @ Milwaukee | W 108–106 | | | | Bradley Center | 29–20 Chicago Bulls March #000000 #FF0000 5 2 5 4 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 55 | March 3, 1989 | Milwaukee | W 102–96 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 34–21 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 56 | March 4, 1989 | @ New York | L 104–122 | | | | Madison Square Garden | 34–22 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 59 | March 11, 1989 | Seattle | W 105–88 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 35–24 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 62 | March 17, 1989 | New York | W 129–124 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 37–25 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 64 | March 21, 1989 | @ L.A. Lakers | W 104–103 | | | | Great Western Forum | 38–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 65 | March 22, 1989 | @ Phoenix | W 112–111 | | | | Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum | 39–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 67 | March 25, 1989 | @ Seattle | W 111–110 | | | | Seattle Center Coliseum | 41–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 68 | March 28, 1989 | Golden State | W 115–106 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 42–26 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 69 | March 29, 1989 | @ Milwaukee | W 106–102 | | | | Bradley Center | 43–26 Chicago Bulls April #000000 #FF0000 4 2 0 6 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 73 | April 6, 1989 | @ Detroit | L 108–115 | | | | The Palace of Auburn Hills | 45–28 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 74 | April 7, 1989 | Detroit | L 112–114 (OT) | | | | Chicago Stadium | 45–29 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 79 | April 17, 1989 | New York | W 104–100 | | | | Chicago Stadium | 46–33 CHI 1989 Playoffs Chicago Bulls 1989 yes #FF0000 #000000 Chicago Bulls Eastern Conference First Round yes yes #000000 #FF0000 1 1 2 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | April 28, 1989 | @ Cleveland | W 95–88 | Jordan (31) | Grant (13) | Jordan (11) | Richfield Coliseum19,312 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | April 30, 1989 | @ Cleveland | L 88–96 | Jordan (30) | Grant (14) | Jordan (10) | Richfield Coliseum20,273 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 3, 1989 | Cleveland | W 101–94 | Jordan (44) | Grant (17) | Jordan (10) | Chicago Stadium17,721 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 5, 1989 | Cleveland | L 105–108 (OT) | Jordan (50) | Grant (16) | Hodges,Pippen (5) | Chicago Stadium18,264 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 7, 1989 | @ Cleveland | W 101–100 | Jordan (44) | Pippen (10) | Jordan (6) | Richfield Coliseum20,273 | 3–2 |- Chicago Bulls Eastern Conference semifinals yes #000000 #FF0000 3 0 1 2 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 9, 1989 | @ New York | W 120–109 (OT) | Jordan (34) | Cartwright (14) | Jordan (12) | Madison Square Garden19,591 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 11, 1989 | @ New York | L 97–114 | Paxson (16) | Davis (9) | Pippen (5) | Madison Square Garden19,591 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 13, 1989 | New York | W 111–88 | Jordan (40) | Jordan (15) | Jordan (9) | Chicago Stadium18,599 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 4 | May 14, 1989 | New York | W 106–93 | Jordan (47) | Jordan (11) | Pippen (8) | Chicago Stadium18,637 | 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | May 16, 1989 | @ New York | L 114–121 | Jordan (38) | Pippen (9) | Jordan (10) | Madison Square Garden19,591 | 3–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 6 | May 19, 1989 | New York | W 113–111 | Jordan (40) | Cartwright (8) | Jordan (10) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 4–2 |- Chicago Bulls Eastern Conference finals yes #000000 #FF0000 1 2 1 2 |- |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 21, 1989 | @ Detroit | W 94–88 | Jordan (32) | Jordan,Pippen (11) | Pippen (6) | The Palace of Auburn Hills21,454 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 23, 1989 | @ Detroit | L 91–100 | Jordan (27) | Grant (20) | Paxson (6) | The Palace of Auburn Hills21,454 | 1–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 27, 1989 | Detroit | W 99–97 | Jordan (46) | Pippen (8) | Hodges,Jordan (5) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 2–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 29, 1989 | Detroit | L 80–86 | Jordan (23) | Grant (12) | Hodges (5) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 2–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 5 | May 31, 1989 | @ Detroit | L 85–94 | Hodges (19) | Cartwright (12) | Jordan (9) | The Palace of Auburn Hills21,454 | 2–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 6 | June 2, 1989 | Detroit | L 94–103 | Jordan (32) | Grant (13) | Jordan (13) | Chicago Stadium18,676 | 2–4 |- CHI 1989 yes Player stats Regular season Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Cartwright, Bill Bill Cartwright 78 76 29.9 .475 .000 .766 6.7 1.2 .27 .53 12.4 Corzine, Dave Dave Corzine 81 7 18.3 .461 .250 .740 3.9 1.3 .36 .56 5.9 Davis, Charles Charles Davis 49 3 11.1 .426 .267 .731 2.3 .6 .22 .10 3.8 Grant, Horace Horace Grant 79 79 35.6 .519 .000 .704 8.6 2.1 1.09 .78 12.0 Haley, Jack Jack Haley 51 1 5.7 .474 .000 .783 1.4 .2 .22 .00 2.2 Hodges, Craig Craig Hodges 49 6 22.7 .475 .423 .849 1.7 2.8 .84 .08 10.0 Jones, Anthony Anthony Jones 8 0 8.1 .333 .000 1.000 1.0 .5 .25 .12 1.5 Jordan, Michael Michael Jordan 81 81 40.2 .538 .276 .850 8.0 8.0 2.89 .80 32.5 Nealy, Ed Ed Nealy 13 0 7.2 .714 .000 .500 1.8 .5 .23 .08 .8 Paxson, John John Paxson 78 20 22.3 .480 .331 .861 1.2 3.9 .68 .08 7.3 Perdue, Will Will Perdue 30 0 6.3 .403 .000 .571 1.5 .4 .13 .20 2.2 Pippen, Scottie Scottie Pippen 73 56 33.1 .476 .273 .668 6.1 3.5 1.90 .84 14.4 Pressley, Dominic Dominic Pressley 3 0 5.7 .167 .000 .000 .3 1.3 .00 .00 .7 Sellers, Brad Brad Sellers 80 25 21.6 .485 .500 .851 2.8 1.2 .44 .86 6.9 Vincent, Sam Sam Vincent 70 56 24.3 .484 .118 .822 2.7 4.8 .76 .14 9.4 Wood, David David Wood 2 0 1.0 .000 .000 .000 .0 .0 .00 .00 .0 Playoffs Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG Cartwright, Bill Bill Cartwright 17 34.3 .486 .000 .700 7.1 1.2 .53 .71 11.8 Corzine, Dave Dave Corzine 16 13.7 .422 .000 .647 2.6 .6 .25 .38 4.1 Davis, Charles Charles Davis 17 11.2 .404 .167 .778 2.5 .3 .24 .06 2.7 Grant, Horace Horace Grant 17 36.8 .518 .000 .800 9.8 2.1 .65 .94 10.8 Haley, Jack Jack Haley 5 1.4 .667 .000 .500 .2 .2 .00 .00 1.0 Hodges, Craig Craig Hodges 17 32.6 .412 .398 .714 1.5 3.6 1.29 .18 11.2 Jordan, Michael Michael Jordan 17 42.2 .510 .286 .799 7.0 7.6 2.47 .76 34.8 Paxson, John John Paxson 16 18.9 .474 .263 .875 .6 2.1 .75 .00 5.8 Perdue, Will Will Perdue 3 7.3 .667 .000 .667 2.0 .7 .00 .00 4.7 Pippen, Scottie Scottie Pippen 17 36.4 .462 .393 .640 7.6 3.9 1.35 .94 13.1 Sellers, Brad Brad Sellers 13 13.6 .379 .000 .833 2.4 1.2 .23 .31 4.2 Vincent, Sam Sam Vincent 16 7.1 .303 .000 .750 .5 1.2 .19 .06 1.8 Player statistics citation: Awards and honors Craig Hodges, NBA All-Star Weekend Three-Point Shootout Winner Michael Jordan, All-NBA First Team Michael Jordan, NBA All-Defensive First Team Michael Jordan, NBA All-Star Game References Bulls on Database Basketball Bulls on Basketball Reference Category:Chicago Bulls seasons Chic Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls Category:1988 in Chicago Category:1989 in Chicago