Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Michael Jordan played in 6 NBA Finals during his career, all with the Chicago Bulls, and he faced the following teams:
| Year | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Los Angeles Lakers | Bulls won 4–1 | First championship; defeated Magic Johnson; Jordan’s first Finals MVP |
| 1992 | Portland Trail Blazers | Bulls won 4–2 | Famous “shrug” game after 6 first-half threes in Game 1 |
| 1993 | Phoenix Suns | Bulls won 4–2 | Beat league MVP Charles Barkley; John Paxson hit series-winning 3-pointer |
| 1996 | Seattle SuperSonics | Bulls won 4–2 | Won after 72–10 regular season; Jordan returned full-time post-retirement |
| 1997 | Utah Jazz | Bulls won 4–2 | Jordan hit game-winner in Game 1; “Flu Game” in Game 5 |
| 1998 | Utah Jazz | Bulls won 4–2 | Jordan’s last game with Bulls; iconic Game 6 winning shot |
Jordan went a perfect 6–0 in the NBA Finals and was named Finals MVP each time.