1987–88 Chicago Bulls season
The 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season was the 22nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bulls finished second in the Central Division with a 50–32 record. Michael Jordan was named the league's Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year. He also won the All-Star Game MVP and Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star Weekend, which was held in Chicago. In the first round of the playoffs, the Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games, but lost to the Detroit Pistons in five games in the semifinals. Following the season, Charles Oakley was traded to the New York Knicks. The Bulls had the third best team defensive rating in the NBA.
| 1987–88 Chicago Bulls season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Doug Collins |
| General manager | Jerry Krause |
| Owner(s) | Jerry Reinsdorf |
| Arena | Chicago Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 50–32 (.610) |
| Place | Division: 2nd (Central) Conference: 3rd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Conference semifinals (lost to Pistons 1–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WFLD Sportsvision (Jim Durham, Johnny “Red” Kerr) |
| Radio | WMAQ (Jim Durham, Johnny “Red” Kerr) |
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