Record 30–52 (.366) Period 1985 – 1986 Owner Jerry Reinsdorf Televisions FSN Chicago, WFLD | Head coach Stan Albeck Arena Chicago Stadium Radio WMAQ | |
Place Division: 4th (Central)
Conference: 8th (Eastern) Playoff finish East First round
(Eliminated 0–3) Similar 1988–89 Chicago Bulls sea, 1996–97 Chicago Bulls sea, 1997–98 Chicago Bulls sea, 1990–91 Chicago Bulls sea, 1966–67 Chicago Bulls sea | ||
The Chicago Bulls qualified for the NBA Playoffs.
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The team's season roster is featured in the video games NBA 2K16 and NBA 2K17.
NBA Draft
The 1985 NBA Draft took place on June 18, 1985. It was also the first NBA Draft of the "Lottery" era. The lottery was put into place so teams did not have to intentionally lose games to receive the number one pick.
Regular season
Season standings
z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spotPlayoffs
At the time, the Bulls had the fifth worst record of any team to qualify for the playoffs in NBA history. Michael Jordan recovered in time to participate in the playoffs and performed well upon his return. Against a 1985–86 Boston Celtics team that is often considered one of the greatest in NBA history, Jordan set the still-unbroken record for points in a playoff game with 63 in game 2. The Celtics, however, managed to sweep the series.
East First Round
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Chicago Bulls: Celtics win series 3–0
Last Playoff Meeting: 1981 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Boston won 4–0)