Chicago Bulls Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	56.5%
2021-22 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2016-17 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2014-15 – Conf Semi	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2014-15 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 6 (4-2)
2013-14 – First Round	Washington Wizards	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2012-13 – Conf Semi	Miami Heat	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2012-13 – First Round	Brooklyn Nets	Won in 7 (4-3)
2011-12 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2010-11 – Conf Finals	Miami Heat	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2010-11 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 6 (4-2)
2010-11 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Won in 5 (4-1)
2009-10 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2008-09 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2006-07 – Conf Semi	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2006-07 – First Round	Miami Heat	Won in 4 (4-0)
2005-06 – First Round	Miami Heat	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2004-05 – First Round	Washington Wizards	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1997-98 – Finals	Utah Jazz	Won in 6 (4-2)
1997-98 – Conf Finals	Indiana Pacers	Won in 7 (4-3)
1997-98 – Conf Semi	Charlotte Hornets	Won in 5 (4-1)
1997-98 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Won in 3 (3-0)
1996-97 – Finals	Utah Jazz	Won in 6 (4-2)
1996-97 – Conf Finals	Miami Heat	Won in 5 (4-1)
1996-97 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 5 (4-1)
1996-97 – First Round	Washington Bullets	Won in 3 (3-0)
1995-96 – Finals	Seattle SuperSonics	Won in 6 (4-2)
1995-96 – Conf Finals	Orlando Magic	Won in 4 (4-0)
1995-96 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Won in 5 (4-1)
1995-96 – First Round	Miami Heat	Won in 3 (3-0)
1994-95 – Conf Semi	Orlando Magic	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1994-95 – First Round	Charlotte Hornets	Won in 4 (3-1)
1993-94 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1993-94 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 3 (3-0)
1992-93 – Finals	Phoenix Suns	Won in 6 (4-2)
1992-93 – Conf Finals	New York Knicks	Won in 6 (4-2)
1992-93 – Conf Semi	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 4 (4-0)
1992-93 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 3 (3-0)
1991-92 – Finals	Portland Trail Blazers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1991-92 – Conf Finals	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 6 (4-2)
1991-92 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Won in 7 (4-3)
1991-92 – First Round	Miami Heat	Won in 3 (3-0)
1990-91 – Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1990-91 – Conf Finals	Detroit Pistons	Won in 4 (4-0)
1990-91 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1990-91 – First Round	New York Knicks	Won in 3 (3-0)
1989-90 – Conf Finals	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1989-90 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1989-90 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 4 (3-1)
1988-89 – Conf Finals	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1988-89 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Won in 6 (4-2)
1988-89 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 5 (3-2)
1987-88 – Conf Semi	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1987-88 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 5 (3-2)
1986-87 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1985-86 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1984-85 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1980-81 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1980-81 – First Round	New York Knicks	Won in 2 (2-0)
1976-77 – First Round	Portland Trail Blazers	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1974-75 – Conf Finals	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1974-75 – Conf Semi	Kansas City-Omaha Kings	Won in 6 (4-2)
1973-74 – Conf Finals	Milwaukee Bucks	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1973-74 – Conf Semi	Detroit Pistons	Won in 7 (4-3)
1972-73 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1971-72 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1970-71 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1969-70 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1967-68 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1966-67 – Conf Semi	St. Louis Hawks	Lost in 3 (0-3)

Chicago Bulls Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	28-24 (53.8%)	27-25 (51.9%)	2022 – First Round
0-1	10-14 (41.7%)	7-17 (29.2%)	2022 – First Round
0-2	9-5 (64.3%)	1-13 (7.1%)	2014 – First Round
0-3	2-3 (40%)	0-5 (0%)	2007 – Conf Semi
1-0	16-12 (57.1%)	20-8 (71.4%)	2017 – First Round
1-1	15-7 (68.2%)	12-10 (54.5%)	2022 – First Round
1-2	8-8 (50%)	1-15 (6.2%)	2022 – First Round
1-3	2-8 (20%)	0-10 (0%)	2022 – First Round
2-0	8-8 (50%)	14-2 (87.5%)	2017 – First Round
2-1	10-13 (43.5%)	18-5 (78.3%)	2017 – First Round
2-2	10-11 (47.6%)	9-12 (42.9%)	2017 – First Round
2-3	5-8 (38.5%)	0-13 (0%)	2017 – First Round
3-0	4-4 (50%)	8-0 (100%)	2015 – First Round
3-1	8-6 (57.1%)	14-0 (100%)	2015 – First Round
3-2	11-5 (68.8%)	15-1 (93.8%)	2015 – First Round
3-3	4-6 (40%)	4-6 (40%)	2013 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	11-4 (73.3%)	11-4 (73.3%)	1998 – First Round
0-1	0-4 (0%)	0-4 (0%)	1987 – First Round
0-2	1-3 (25%)	0-4 (0%)	1987 – First Round
1-0	9-2 (81.8%)	11-0 (100%)	1998 – First Round
1-1	2-0 (100%)	2-0 (100%)	1995 – First Round
1-2	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1985 – First Round
2-0	7-2 (77.8%)	9-0 (100%)	1998 – First Round
2-1	2-2 (50%)	4-0 (100%)	1995 – First Round
2-2	2-0 (100%)	2-0 (100%)	1989 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	1-1 (50%)	1-1 (50%)	1981 – First Round
0-1	1-0 (100%)	0-1 (0%)	1977 – First Round
1-0	1-0 (100%)	1-0 (100%)	1981 – First Round
1-1	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1977 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Chicago Bulls history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in in Chicago Bulls history was in the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks, when the Bulls trailed 0-2 and came back to win in 6 games.

How many times have the Chicago Bulls played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Chicago Bulls have played 52 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 27-25 (51.9%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2022 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 2021-22 Milwaukee Bucks in 5 games.

How many times have the Chicago Bulls played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Chicago Bulls have played 15 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 11-4 (73.3%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 1998 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they beat the 1997-98 New Jersey Nets in 3 games.

How many times have the Chicago Bulls played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Chicago Bulls have played 2 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 1-1 (50%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1981 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they beat the 1980-81 New York Knicks in 2 games.

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