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Chicago Bulls accomplishments and records

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This page details the all-time statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to the Chicago Bulls.[1]

Individual awards

All-NBA First Team

All-NBA Second Team

All-NBA Third Team

NBA All-Defensive First Team

NBA All-Defensive Second Team

NBA All-Rookie First Team

NBA All-Rookie Second Team

  • Hold the record for the fewest points per game in a season after 1954–55 (81.9 in 1998–99)
  • Hold the record for the fewest points in a game after 1954–55 (49, April 10, 1999)
  • Hold the record for largest margin of victory in an NBA Finals game (42; defeated the Utah Jazz 96–54)
  • Hold the record for fewest points allowed in an NBA Finals game (54 against the Utah Jazz)
  • Share lowest free throw percentage by two teams in one game (.410 with the Los Angeles Lakers, February 7, 1968)
  • Share record for most personal fouls by two teams in one game (87 with the Portland Trail Blazers, March 16, 1984)
  • Shared record: Will Perdue for fewest minutes played by a disqualified player in a playoff game (7 against the New York Knicks, May 14, 1992)
  • Dennis Rodman, most offensive rebounds in an NBA Finals game (11 twice against the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Finals)
  • Shared record: Two teams with the fewest players to score more than ten points in a playoff game (4 with the Miami Heat, May 24, 1997)
  • Highest defensive rebound percentage in a playoff game (.952 against the Golden State Warriors on April 30, 1975)
  • Shared record: Highest free throw percentage by one team in a playoff game (1.000 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 19, 1992)
  • After the San Antonio Spurs lost the 2013 NBA Finals to the Miami Heat in seven games, the Bulls are currently the only NBA franchise to have won multiple NBA championships without a championship series loss.

NBA All-Star Weekend

NBA All-Star Selections[2]

Season records

More information Season, Wins ...
Most successful
Season Wins Losses Win%
1995–96 72 10 .878
1996–97 69 13 .841
1991–92 67 15 .817
2011–12[a] 50 16 .758
1997–98 62 20 .756
2010–11 62 20 .756
1990–91 61 21 .744
1992–93 57 25 .695
1971–72 57 25 .695
1993–94 55 27 .671
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More information Season, Wins ...
Least successful
Season Wins Losses Win%
2000–01 15 67 .183
1999–00 17 65 .207
2001–02 21 61 .256
1998–99[b] 13 37 .260
2018–19 22 60 .268
2003–04 23 59 .280
1975–76 24 58 .293
2017–18 27 55 .329
1983–84 27 55 .329
1982–83 28 54 .341
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Franchise records

(Correct as of the end of the 2025–26 season )
Bold denotes still active with team.
Italic denotes still active, but not with team.

Michael Jordan was the face of the Bulls from 1984 to 1993 then again from 1995 to 1998.
Scottie Pippen was a face of the Bulls from 1987 to 1998 and returned for a final stint from 2003 to 2004.
Derrick Rose became the face of the Bulls in 2008 and lasted till 2016.
Jimmy Butler was drafted by the Bulls in 2011.
Dwyane Wade signed with the Bulls in 2016.
More information Player, Games ...
Most games played[1]
Player Games
Michael Jordan 930
Scottie Pippen 856
Kirk Hinrich 748
Jerry Sloan 696
John Paxson 645
Luol Deng 637
Tom Boerwinkle 635
Bob Love 592
Joakim Noah 572
Taj Gibson 562
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More information Player, Points ...
Most points scored[1]
Player Points
Michael Jordan 29,277
Scottie Pippen 15,123
Bob Love 12,623
Luol Deng 10,286
Jerry Sloan 10,233
Zach LaVine 10,056
Chet Walker 9,788
Artis Gilmore 9,288
Kirk Hinrich 8,536
Reggie Theus 8,279
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More information ≥60 point games, Player ...
Most points scored in a game[5] (Correct as of October 26, 2024)
≥60 point games
Player Points Opponent Dates
Michael Jordan69Cleveland CavaliersMarch 28, 1990
64Orlando MagicJanuary 16, 1993
61Detroit PistonsMarch 4, 1987
Atlanta HawksApril 16, 1987
59 point games
Michael Jordan59Detroit PistonsApril 3, 1988
58 point games
Michael Jordan58New Jersey NetsFebruary 26, 1987
57 point games
Michael Jordan57Washington BulletsDecember 23, 1992
56 point games
Chet Walker56Cincinnati RoyalsFebruary 6, 1972
Michael Jordan56Philadelphia 76ersMarch 24, 1987
55 point games
Michael Jordan55New York KnicksMarch 28, 1995
54 point games
Michael Jordan54Cleveland CavaliersNovember 3, 1989
Los Angeles LakersNovember 20, 1992
53 point games
Michael Jordan53Portland Trail BlazersJanuary 8, 1987
Indiana PacersApril 12, 1987
Phoenix SunsJanuary 21, 1989
Detroit PistonsMarch 7, 1996
Jimmy Butler53Philadelphia 76ersJanuary 14, 2016
Other 50+ point performances
Michael Jordan52Cleveland CavaliersDecember 17, 1987
Portland Trail BlazersFebruary 26, 1988
Boston CelticsNovember 9, 1988
Philadelphia 76ersNovember 16, 1988
Denver NuggetsNovember 26, 1988
Orlando MagicDecember 20, 1989
Charlotte HornetsMarch 12, 1993
Jimmy Butler52Charlotte HornetsJanuary 2, 2017
Michael Jordan 51 Washington Wizards March 19, 1992
New York Knicks January 21, 1997
Zach LaVine 51 Detroit Pistons October 29, 2023
Jamal Crawford 50 Toronto Raptors April 11, 2004
DeMar DeRozan 50 Los Angeles Clippers March 31, 2022
Zach LaVine 50 Atlanta Hawks April 9, 2021
Michael Jordan 50 New York Knicks November 1, 1986
Milwaukee Bucks April 13, 1987
Boston Celtics March 18, 1988
Cleveland Cavaliers April 28, 1988
Milwaukee Bucks February 16, 1989
Cleveland Cavaliers May 5, 1989
Denver Nuggets March 24, 1992
Miami Heat November 6, 1996
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More information Player, Minutes ...
Most minutes played[1]
Player Minutes
Michael Jordan 35,887
Scottie Pippen 30,269
Jerry Sloan 24,798
Kirk Hinrich 23,545
Luol Deng 22,882
Bob Love 22,073
Norm Van Lier 19,122
Horace Grant 18,204
Joakim Noah 16,848
Artis Gilmore 16,777
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More information Player, Rebounds ...
Most rebounds[1]
Player Rebounds
Michael Jordan 5,836
Tom Boerwinkle 5,745
Scottie Pippen 5,726
Joakim Noah 5,387
Jerry Sloan 5,385
Artis Gilmore 5,342
Horace Grant 4,721
Dave Greenwood 4,222
Luol Deng 4,078
Bob Love 3,998
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More information Player, Assists ...
Most assists[1]
Player Assists
Michael Jordan 5,012
Scottie Pippen 4,494
Kirk Hinrich 3,811
Norm Van Lier 3,676
Derrick Rose 2,516
Reggie Theus 2,472
John Paxson 2,394
Bob Weiss 2,008
Tom Boerwinkle 2007
Toni Kukoč 1,840
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More information Player, Steals ...
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More information Player, Blocks ...
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More information Player, Field goals ...
Most field goals made[1]
Player Field goals
Michael Jordan 10,962
Scottie Pippen 5,991
Bob Love 4,948
Jerry Sloan 3,996
Luol Deng 3,987
Chet Walker 3,558
Zach LaVine 3,545
Artis Gilmore 3,466
Derrick Rose 3,102
Kirk Hinrich 3,101
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More information Player, Three's Made ...
Most three-point field goals made[1]
Player Three's Made
Zach LaVine 1,130
Coby White 1,057
Kirk Hinrich 1,049
Ben Gordon 770
Scottie Pippen 664
Nikola Vucevic 556
Michael Jordan 555
Lauri Markkanen 493
Patrick Williams 434
Nikola Mirotić 432
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More information Player, Free Throws ...
Most free throws made[1]
Player Free Throws
Michael Jordan 6,798
Bob Love 2,727
Chet Walker 2,672
Scottie Pippen 2,477
Artis Gilmore 2,355
Jerry Sloan 2,241
Reggie Theus 2,090
Luol Deng 1,925
Jimmy Butler 1,856
Zach LaVine 1,836
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Franchise record for wins

More information Regular Season Wins, Wins ...
Regular Season Wins
Wins Season
Most Wins
721995–96
Most Home Wins
391995–96
Most Road Wins
331995–96
Playoffs Wins
Most Wins in the Playoffs
151995–96
Most Wins in a Playoff Series
41990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98
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Franchise record for championships

More information Championships, Seasons ...
Championships
Championships Seasons
NBA Championships
61991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998
Conference Championships
61991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998
Division Championships
91975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012
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NBA records

Individual

Regular season

More information Category, Player ...
Regular season game
Category Player Opponent Date Total
3PFGM, Quarter, Rookie Coby White New York Knicks November 12, 2019 7
3PFGM, Game, No misses Ben Gordon Washington Wizards April 14, 2006 9
FTM, Half Michael Jordan Miami Heat December 30, 1992 20
FTA, Half Michael Jordan Miami Heat December 30, 1992 23
STL, Half Michael Jordan Boston Celtics November 9, 1988 8
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Playoffs

More information Category, Player ...
Playoffs game
Category Player Opponent Date Total
Most PTS, Game Michael Jordan Boston Celtics April 20, 1986 63[c]
Most FGM, Game Michael Jordan Cleveland Cavaliers May 1, 1988 24
Most FGA, Half Michael Jordan Cleveland Cavaliers May 1, 1988 25
Most consecutive FGM, Game Michael Jordan Los Angeles Lakers June 5, 1991 13
Most FTM, Quarter Michael Jordan Detroit Pistons May 21, 1991 13
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NBA Finals

More information Category, Player ...
NBA Finals game
Category Player Opponent Date Total
Most FGM, Half Michael Jordan Portland Trail Blazers June 3, 1992 14
Most FGM, Half Michael Jordan Phoenix Suns June 16, 1993 14
Most consecutive FGM Michael Jordan Los Angeles Lakers June 5, 1991 13
Most FTM, Quarter Michael Jordan Utah Jazz June 11, 1997 9
Most offensive REB, Game Dennis Rodman Seattle SuperSonics June 7, 1996 11
Most offensive REB, Game Dennis Rodman Seattle SuperSonics June 16, 1996 11
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More information Category, Player ...
NBA Finals series
Category Player Opponent Year Total
Most PTS per game Michael Jordan Phoenix Suns 1993 41.0
Most STL (5-game series) Michael Jordan Los Angeles Lakers 1991 14
Most PTS (6-game series) Michael Jordan Phoenix Suns 1993 246
Most FGM (6-game series) Michael Jordan Phoenix Suns 1993 101
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Miscellaneous

  • Leading the league in scoring, oldest, 35 years, 61 days, Michael Jordan, April 19, 1998
  • Leading the league in rebounding, oldest, 36 years, 341 days, Dennis Rodman, April 19, 1998

Team

Regular season

More information Category, Opponent ...
Regular season game
Category Opponent Date Total
Fewest PTS, game Miami Heat April 10, 1999 49
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  • Teams that had two players score 40+ points in a game, Michael Jordan 44, Scottie Pippen 40, February 18, 1996.
  • Best start (41 games), 38–3, 1995–96.
  • Fewest points per game, 81.9, 1998–99.
  • Undefeated months, 14–0, January 1996.

Playoffs

  • Best home record, 39–7.

NBA Finals

  • Best NBA Finals series record, 6–0.
  • Largest margin of victory in a game, 42, June 7, 1998. The Bulls went 6-0 and swept each team they faced in their final games.

See also

Notes

  1. Due to a lockout, the season did not start until December 25, 2011 and all 30 teams played a shortened 66 game regular season schedule.[3]
  2. Due to a lockout, the season did not start until February 5, 1999, and all 29 teams played a shortened 50 game regular season schedule.[4]
  3. The game was played in 2OT.

References

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