The Chicago Bulls were bound for something big in the 1995-96 NBA season. Most know how the Windy City squad won their fourth title that year. However, numerous records were broken that year, and the one that stood out was that the Chicago Bulls became the first team ever to win at least 70 games during the regular season (72-10).
That was quite a feat although the Golden State Warriors improved on that in the 2015-16 season (73-9). However, it should be noted that while the Bulls’ feat was phenomenal, it meant nothing if they did not bag the 1996 title. No less than Michael Jordan pointed that out, reminding his teammates of their ultimate goal that season.
“When you go this far, you have a chance to make a mark on history. Still, we don’t want to lose our focus, and that’s to win a championship,” Jordan said after the Bulls registered their 69th win in April 1996 via the New York Times.
Rampaging Bulls
After that 98-72 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago went on to win three of their last four games. Only the Indiana Pacers spoiled that run, pulling off a narrow 100-99 win over the Bulls on April 20.