Nba History [unofficial] | Michael Jordan-era And More (in All Airness)

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the NBA's 1991 Eastern Conference Finals. Chicago versus back-to-back NBA Champion, Detroit.The Bulls owned the one-seed in the East, thanks to a dominant 61-21 record. Chicago brought out the broom to dispose of round-one opponents, New York, 3-0. The Bulls then handed Sir Charles and his 76ers a Gentlemen’s Sweep, eliminating Philly from the ECSF in five games.The Pistons, meanwhile, entered the '91 Playoffs as the East’s third-seed (50-32). Their record was misleading, however, as team captain, Isiah Lord Thomas III underwent surgery on his right wrist in late January. He ultimately missed 32 games - the team went 18-14 in his absence - returning to the Pistons’ line-up in early April. Detroit went the distance in round one, holding off Dominique Wilkins’ Hawks (3-2). The ageing Boston Celtics extended Detroit to six games in the ECSF, before finally bowing out.For context, Chicago and Detroit had met in each of the previous three postseasons. In 1988 it wa