<P> The Bulls won their first NBA championship the previous season, ushering in a new era in the league . Proving that their maiden championship was no fluke, the Bulls continued their dominance in the 1991--92 season, finishing with a 67--15 record, surpassing last season's record by six games . Jordan won his second consecutive MVP award with a 30.1 / 6.4 / 6.1 season . </P> <P> After easily sweeping the Miami Heat in the opening round, they encountered the New York Knicks, who were now coached by Pat Riley . The Knicks' hard - nosed style of play soon took its toll on the Bulls, but led by Jordan, they were able to escape in seven games . Up next were the Cleveland Cavaliers in the conference finals, whom the Bulls have beaten in two prior postseason meetings . Despite facing a much - improved Cavaliers team, the Bulls were still too much to handle, and they won in six games . </P> <P> With their co-tenants at Chicago Stadium, the Blackhawks, coached by Mike Keenan and captained by Dirk Graham, playing in the Stanley Cup Finals, it was an opportunity for both the Bulls and the Blackhawks to help the city of Chicago become the first city to have both NBA and NHL championships in the same year . </P> <P> The Trail Blazers were destined to meet the Bulls the previous year, having won a franchise record 63 games . But the Los Angeles Lakers had other ideas, defeating Portland in six games of the conference finals . </P>

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