1997–98 NBA season
The 1997–98 NBA season was the 52nd season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Chicago Bulls winning their third straight championship and sixth in the last eight years, beating the Utah Jazz 4 games to 2 in the 1998 NBA Finals. It also marked the departure of Michael Jordan and the end of the dynasty for the Chicago Bulls.
| 1997-98 NBA Season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Basketball Association |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration |
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| Number of teams | 29 |
| TV partner(s) | NBC, TBS, TNT |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Tim Duncan |
| Picked by | San Antonio Spurs |
| Regular season | |
| Top seed | Utah Jazz |
| Season MVP | Michael Jordan (Chicago) |
| Top scorer | Michael Jordan (Chicago) |
| Playoffs | |
| Eastern champions | Chicago Bulls |
| Eastern runners-up | Indiana Pacers |
| Western champions | Utah Jazz |
| Western runners-up | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Finals | |
| Champions | Chicago Bulls |
| Runners-up | Utah Jazz |
| Finals MVP | Michael Jordan (Chicago) |
This was the last time that both NBA and NHL regular seasons ended on the same day.
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