1997 NBA playoffs

1997 NBA playoffs
Tournament details
DatesApril 24–June 13, 1997
Season1996–97
Teams16
Final positions
ChampionsChicago Bulls (5th title)
Runner-upUtah Jazz
Semifinalists
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The 1997 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1996–97 season. The tournament concluded with the defending NBA champion and Eastern Conference champion Chicago Bulls defeating the Western Conference champion Utah Jazz 4 games to 2. This was the Bulls' second straight title, and fifth overall (They completed the 3-peat by beating Utah again in 1998). Michael Jordan was named NBA Finals MVP for the fifth time.


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