Chicago Bulls fans can take heart in seeing some history during the NBA Lockout over the next few months. Comcast SportsNet Chicago will air 15 of the franchise’s greatest games, all involving Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. Some will include championship clinching games, others will involve Jordan’s greatest performances.
It may not replace the action as the lockout continues, but at least fans can relive some of the Bulls greatest moments in history. The games will only be available in the Chicago viewing area.
COMCAST SPORTSNET TO AIR “CHICAGO BULLS CLASSICS” TELECASTS FEATURING FIFTEEN OF THE GREATEST GAMES IN FRANCHISE HISTORY
“Chicago Bulls Classics,” featuring Bulls/NBA Legend Michael Jordan in all 15 games, to debut Wednesday, November 2 at 7:30 PM; Comcast SportsNet’s Bulls announcers Neil Funk & Stacy King to host each telecast
Chicago, IL (October 19, 2011) – Comcast SportsNet, the television home for the most games and most comprehensive coverage of the Chicago Bulls, will provide viewers with a special trip down memory lane beginning in November as the network has announced it will replay 15 “Chicago Bulls Classics” telecasts, which will include EVERY championship-clinching game from each of the team’s six NBA titles.
Beginning Wednesday, November 2 at 7:30 PM, this extraordinary, 15-week telecast schedule (hosted in-studio by Comcast SportsNet’s always-entertaining Bulls announcing tandem of Neil Funk & Stacy King) will look back at some of the greatest games in Bulls history, with every game featuring numerous highlight reel moments from Bulls legend/Pro Basketball Hall of Famer MICHAEL JORDAN.
Comcast SportsNet will televise the first of its 15 “Chicago Bulls Classics” on Wednesday night, November 2 at 7:30 PM with a game from February of 1987 that featured a young Jordan setting a new team regular season scoring record with 58 points. Additional games on Comcast SportsNet’s “Chicago Bulls Classics” schedule include Jordan’s “The Shot” over Craig Ehlo in ’89, his “shrug” 3-point barrage from Game 1 of the ’92 Finals, “The Shot II” against Cleveland from ’93, his double-nickel performance from MSG just days after his return to the NBA in ’95 – plus, the championship-clinching telecasts from each of the Bulls six NBA titles (’91 vs. LA Lakers, ’92 vs. Portland, ’93 vs. Phoenix, ’96 vs. Seattle, ’97 vs. Utah & ’98 vs. Utah). NOTE: These games will only be made available within Comcast SportsNet Chicago’s regular viewing territory.
Fans are also encouraged to visit Comcast SportsNet’s newly-enhanced Bulls section on CSNChicago.com (CSNChicago.com/Bulls), for the latest NBA news 24/7 from Bulls “Insider” Aggrey Sam, along with the latest video and expert blog entries on the site’s new “Bulls Talk” section (CSNChicago.com/BullsTalk).
“CHICAGO BULLS CLASSICS” on Comcast SportsNet
Wednesday, November 2
7:30 PM – February 26, 1987: New Jersey Nets at Chicago Bulls (Bulls win 128-113)
- Michael Jordan sets a new all-time Bulls scoring record with 58 points; also sets new Bulls record of 26/27 from the free throw line, including 19 straight; terrific post-game interview with the late Johnny “Red” Kerr asking MJ “What’s next?”…the youthful Jordan’s response: “an NBA Championship.”
Wednesday, November 9
7:30 PM – February 16, 1989: Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls (Bulls win 117-116)
- Jordan scores 27 of his 50 points in 4th quarter, including a 20-footer with one second remaining on the clock.
Tuesday, November 15
7:30 PM – May 7, 1989: Rd. 1, Gm. 5 – Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers (Bulls win 101-100)
- “The Shot”: MJ hits game-winning shot at buzzer over Craig Ehlo giving the Bulls a huge first round upset against the Cavs.
Tuesday, November 22
7:30 PM – June 12, 1991: NBA Finals, Gm. 5 – Chicago Bulls at LA Lakers (Bulls win 108-101)
- Bulls celebrate first NBA Championship; Jordan scores 30 points, to go along with ten assists and five steals; coverage includes post-game locker room coverage of MJ clutching the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy with his father James Jordan at his side.
Wednesday, November 30
7:30 PM – June 3, 1992: NBA Finals, Gm. 1 – Portland Trailblazers at Chicago Bulls (Bulls win 122-89)
- Jordan’s infamous “shrug” told the story as he was six of ten from three-point range w/35 points in the first half.
Tuesday, December 6
7:30 PM – June 14, 1992: NBA Finals, Gm. 6 – Portland Trailblazer at Chicago Bulls (Bulls win 97-93)
- Bulls win back-to-back NBA titles and celebrate their first home court championship at Chicago Stadium.
Tuesday, December 13
7:30 PM – May 17, 1993: Rd. 2, Gm. 4 – Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers (Bulls win 103-101)
- Jordan hits game-ending, series-clinching “Shot II”…reminiscent of his playoff series-clincher at CLE four years earlier.
Tuesday, December 20
7:30 PM – May 31, 1993: E. Conf. Finals, Gm. 4 – New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls (Bulls win 105-95)
- On this Memorial Day telecast, MJ shines once again with a stellar 54-point performance that tied the series at 2-2.
Tuesday, December 27
7:30 PM – June 16, 1993: NBA Finals, Gm. 4 – Phoenix Suns at Chicago Bulls (Bulls win 111-105)
- The Bulls go up 3-1 in the Finals against Sir Charles & the Suns as Jordan dominates with 55 points.
Tuesday, January 3
7:30 PM – June 20, 1993: NBA Finals, Gm. 6 – Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns (Bulls win 128-113)
- John Paxson hits 3-point championship-winning shot with 3.9 seconds left, giving the Bulls their first “three-peat.”
Monday, January 9
7:30 PM – March 28, 1995: Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks (Bulls win 113-111)
- In just his fifth game back from retirement, #45 Jordan scores 55 points and sets up Bill Wennington for a game-winning slam dunk at the famed Madison Square Garden.
Monday, January 16
7:30 PM – June 16, 1996: NBA Finals, Gm. 6 – Seattle Supersonics at Chicago Bulls (Bulls win 87-75)
- Bulls cap off record-breaking 72-10 regular season by downing the Sonics at the United Center for their 4th NBA title.
Monday, January 23
7:30 PM – June 11, 1997: NBA Finals, Gm. 5 – Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz (Bulls win 90-88)
- A flu-stricken, yet determined Michael Jordan scores a game-high 38 points, giving the Bulls a 3-2 Finals series edge.
Monday, January 30
7:30 PM – June 13, 1997: NBA Finals, Gm. 6 – Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls (Bulls win 90-86)
- Steve Kerr scores a 17-footer with five seconds left in the 4th quarter, followed by Toni Kukoc cementing the deal with a slam dunk with 0.6 seconds left, as the Bulls send the UC crowd into delirium winning their 5th NBA title.
Monday, February 6
7:30 PM – June 14, 1998: NBA Finals, Gm. 6 – Chicago Bulls at Utah Jazz (Bulls win 87-86)
- Jordan hits historic game-winning shot as the Bulls clinch their sixth NBA Championship; MJ finishes with 45 points in his final appearance in a Bulls uniform; named NBA Finals MVP for the sixth time.
All times are Central Time
Schedule Subject to Change
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