Eastern Conference Finals and Western Conference Finals!

"Chicago's ghost, Michael Jordan, was unstoppable! He dropped another 43 points against the Atlanta Hawks! In the end, Chicago defeated the Hawks, who had contributions from every man, 4–2 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals!"

"It was a classic display of American-style heroism! Chicago's frenzy continued! The whole nation was swept up in it—the Chicago Bulls had become a culture. Countless fans across America were now waiting for Michael to raise his sixth championship trophy and claim the throne as the greatest player in history."

"33.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.8 steals, 1.1 blocks, and 2.5 turnovers per game in the series! This was the answer the God of Basketball handed in at the age of 35! Rodman publicly declared that they were invincible this year!"

"Scottie Pippen was fighting for the first—and final—major contract of his career. His playoff averages this season of 21.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.4 steals, 0.9 blocks, and 2.8 turnovers were excellent! With that kind of two-way performance, he was unquestionably the league's best small forward!"

"Mutombo put on a dominant defensive display in the series, averaging 3.8 blocks per game. But with one poster dunk over him, Michael reduced Dikembe Mutombo's pride to ashes. Posters of Michael dunking over Mutombo had already been hung beside the beds of countless Bulls fans!"

The Bulls had won, taking the series 4–2.

Wilkens applauded his players. For a blue-collar team without any superstars, battling the reigning Bulls all the way to Game 6 was already an unquestionable victory.

"I heard this is Phil's final season with the Bulls. I don't know why Jerry Krause chose not to extend Phil's contract. But he is one of the greatest coaches in the league." After the game, Wilkens graciously offered the Zen Master some praise.

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