Leng Knowledge: For a long time, the Bulls with Jordan have never suffered three consecutive defeats

On June 13, in the long history of the NBA, Michael Jordan and his Chicago Bulls set one unattainable record after another. Among them, from December 1990 to the 1998 Finals, the Bulls never suffered a record of three consecutive losses, which is the best footnote to the dominance of the Jordan era. This cold knowledge not only demonstrates the stability of the Bulls, but also highlights Jordan's absolute influence as the God of Basketball.

###1. The background and significance of the record

The starting point of this record was in December 1990, when Jordan had already led the Bulls to gradually become a strong team in the Eastern Conference. From then on until the 1998 Finals defeat of the Utah Jazz to complete its second three-game title, the Bulls never lost three games in a row for seven and a half years. What's amazing about this record is its length of time and high stability. In a highly competitive league like the NBA, the Lakers, the "Showtime" or the "Bad Boys Legion" Pistons have experienced the trough of losing streak, but Jordan's Bulls have always maintained an extremely high competitive level.

###2. Jordan's personal influence

The existence of Jordan is the core of this record. His desire to win and dominance at critical moments have allowed the Bulls to avoid falling into the quagmire of losing streak. Taking the 1992-93 season as an example, the Bulls suffered two consecutive losses in the regular season, but Jordan always stood up in the third game and led the team to stop the decline with his average of 30+ per game. Especially in the playoffs, Jordan's stability is even more terrifying - throughout the 1990s, the Bulls never lost more than two games in the playoffs, and this ability to "bounce back if you lose one game" made the opponent feel desperate.

###33. Team resilience

In addition to Jordan's personal ability, the overall structure of the Bulls is also an important support for this record. Phil Jackson's "triangle offense" system makes the team's offense smoother, while the defensive and rebounding abilities of players such as Scotty Pippen and Dennis Rodman provide a solid backing for the team. In the 1995-96 season, the Bulls achieved an all-time record of 72 wins and 10 losses, with only one and two consecutive losses throughout the season, and never allowed the loss to continue to the third game. This team resilience makes the Bulls one of the most stable teams in NBA history.

###4. Classic cases of key competitions

Behind this record is the pile of countless classic competitions. For example:

1. **1991 Eastern Conference Finals vs. Pistons**: After the Bulls lost in the second game, Jordan scored 46 points in the third game, leading the team to win, avoiding the possibility of a three-game losing streak.

2. **1997 Finals vs. Jazz**: In the famous "Flu Battle", Jordan scored 38 points with illness, helping the team win the fifth game, rewriting the series score to 3-2, avoiding the danger of being scored by the Jazz three consecutive games.

3. **1998 Eastern Conference Finals vs. Pacers**: The Bulls lost consecutively in Game 3 and Game 4, and were forced to tie the Pacers 2-2, but Jordan scored 29 points and 28 points in Game 5 and Game 6, respectively, and led the team to advance to the finals.

##5. The end of the record and the meaning of the times

The end of the record also marks the end of the Jordan era to some extent. After the 1998 finals, Jordan retired for the second time, and the Bulls Dynasty disintegrated. In the 1998-99 season after Jordan left, the Bulls quickly became a bottom team and even suffered multiple three-game losing streak. This comparison further highlights Jordan's absolute value to the team.

###6. Comparison with other dynasties

Compared with other NBA dynasties, the Bulls' record is unique. For example:

-The Lakers in the 1980s suffered three consecutive losses in the 1983 playoffs (swept by 76ers in the finals).

-The Celtics also experienced three consecutive losses in the 1980s.

-Even the Warriors dynasty in recent years, they suffered three consecutive losses in 2016 and 2019.

Under the leadership of Jordan, the Bulls have always been able to avoid this trough, which is almost unmatched in NBA history.

##7. Deep interpretation of the record

Behind this record is Jordan and the Bulls' ultimate control over details. From training to competition, Jordan's requirements for his teammates are almost harsh, and this attitude has kept the whole team at a high level of concentration. In addition, the Bulls' psychological quality is also the key - they never waver by temporary losses, but regard each loss as the driving force for a rebound.

###Conclusion

From December 1990 to the 1998 Finals, the Bulls never lost three consecutive times, which is the best manifestation of the dominance of Jordan's era. This cold knowledge is not only a cold set of data, but also a symbol of toughness, stability and excellence between Jordan and the Bulls. In NBA history, perhaps no team can engrave the genes of victory into the bone marrow like Jordan's Bulls and completely dispel the shadow of losing streak.