The 1993-94 Chicago Bulls season was a significant chapter in the franchise’s history, as it marked the team’s first campaign without Michael Jordan following his initial retirement. The Bulls faced the challenge of maintaining their competitive edge without the player who had been the cornerstone of their recent success, including three consecutive NBA Championships from 1991 to 1993.
Under the leadership of head coach Phil Jackson, the Bulls adapted by relying on a more team-oriented approach. Scottie Pippen emerged as the team’s leader, stepping up his game significantly to fill the void left by Jordan. Pippen’s performance was exceptional, earning him All-NBA First Team honors and finishing third in the MVP voting. He also made the All-Defensive First Team, highlighting his versatility and influence on both ends of the court.
The Bulls finished the regular season with a 55-27 record, placing second in the Central Division and securing the third seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Key contributors included Horace Grant, who averaged a double-double, and B.J. Armstrong, who was named an All-Star for the first time. The team’s depth was further bolstered by the presence of players like Toni Kukoč and Steve Kerr, who provided valuable support off the bench.
In the playoffs, the Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, showcasing their resilience and adaptability. However, their journey ended in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, where they faced the New York Knicks. The series was fiercely contested, going to seven games, but the Bulls ultimately fell short, losing to the Knicks, who advanced to the NBA Finals.
Overall, the 1993-94 season demonstrated the Bulls’ ability to compete at a high level even without their superstar, setting the stage for Jordan’s eventual return and the continuation of the team’s dynastic run in the years that followed.
- Regular Season Record: 55-27
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-0, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4
Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats for 1993-94 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Scottie Pippen | 72 | 22.0 | 8.7 | 5.6 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 32.0 | 10 | 22.8 | 8.3 | 4.6 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 26.7 |
| Horace Grant | 70 | 15.1 | 11.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 10 | 16.2 | 7.4 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 100.0 |
| B.J. Armstrong | 82 | 14.8 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 44.4 | 10 | 15.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 58.3 |
| Toni Kukoč | 75 | 10.9 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 27.1 | 10 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 42.1 |
| Steve Kerr | 82 | 8.6 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 41.9 | 10 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 37.5 |
| Pete Myers | 82 | 7.9 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 27.6 | 10 | 7.0 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Scott Williams | 38 | 7.6 | 4.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 20.0 | 10 | 6.3 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Luc Longley | 27 | 7.6 | 5.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 10 | 6.3 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Bill Wennington | 76 | 7.1 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Bill Cartwright | 42 | 5.6 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 9 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Stacey King | 31 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jo Jo English | 36 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 47.1 | 7 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 25.0 |
| Corie Blount | 67 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dave Johnson | 17 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Will Perdue | 43 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| John Paxson | 27 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.9 | 9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Chicago Bulls in the 1994 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Chicago Bulls faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, showcasing their resilience in the post-Michael Jordan era. The Bulls, led by Scottie Pippen, managed to sweep the series 3-0, demonstrating their depth and defensive prowess. The team's ability to adapt without their former superstar highlighted their championship pedigree and determination to remain contenders.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-96 | |
| May 01, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-96 | |
| May 03, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 95-92 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. New York Knicks
In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Chicago Bulls faced the New York Knicks in a highly competitive second-round matchup. Despite the absence of Michael Jordan, the Bulls pushed the Knicks to a seven-game series, showcasing their resilience and depth. Ultimately, the Bulls fell short, losing the series 4-3, but their performance without their superstar was a testament to their strong team dynamics and coaching under Phil Jackson.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 90-86 | |
| May 11, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 96-91 | |
| May 13, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | W 104-102 | |
| May 15, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | W 95-83 | |
| May 18, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 87-86 | |
| May 20, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | W 93-79 | |
| May 22, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 87-77 |
Chicago Bulls 1993-94 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1993-94 season for the Chicago Bulls.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 124-123 | |
| Nov 06, 1993 | vs. Miami Heat | L 95-71 | |
| Nov 08, 1993 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 106-80 | |
| Nov 10, 1993 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 91-90 | |
| Nov 13, 1993 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 98-97 | |
| Nov 16, 1993 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 95-94 | |
| Nov 18, 1993 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 120-98 | |
| Nov 19, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 88-86 | |
| Nov 21, 1993 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-101 | |
| Nov 23, 1993 | @ Houston Rockets | L 100-93 | |
| Nov 24, 1993 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 109-84 | |
| Nov 26, 1993 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 108-85 | |
| Nov 30, 1993 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 132-113 | |
| Dec 03, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | W 104-99 | |
| Dec 07, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 115-111 | |
| Dec 08, 1993 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-88 | |
| Dec 10, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 109-105 | |
| Dec 11, 1993 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 93-84 | |
| Dec 15, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | W 108-98 | |
| Dec 17, 1993 | vs. New York Knicks | W 98-86 | |
| Dec 18, 1993 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 102-90 | |
| Dec 20, 1993 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 109-97 | |
| Dec 22, 1993 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-98 | |
| Dec 23, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 81-72 | |
| Dec 25, 1993 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 95-93 | |
| Dec 29, 1993 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 94-86 | |
| Dec 30, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 115-95 | |
| Jan 04, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 97-91 | |
| Jan 05, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | L 105-90 | |
| Jan 07, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 99-92 | |
| Jan 08, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 100-81 | |
| Jan 12, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 92-81 | |
| Jan 14, 1994 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 107-91 | |
| Jan 15, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 82-76 | |
| Jan 17, 1994 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-91 | |
| Jan 19, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 84-83 | |
| Jan 21, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 96-95 | |
| Jan 22, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 90-81 | |
| Jan 24, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 92-86 | |
| Jan 27, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-84 | |
| Jan 28, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-96 | |
| Feb 01, 1994 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 118-98 | |
| Feb 03, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | W 94-85 | |
| Feb 04, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 101-99 | |
| Feb 06, 1994 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 89-88 | |
| Feb 08, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 118-89 | |
| Feb 10, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 97-80 | |
| Feb 16, 1994 | vs. Miami Heat | L 109-101 | |
| Feb 18, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 109-84 | |
| Feb 20, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 86-68 | |
| Feb 21, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 118-93 | |
| Feb 23, 1994 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 123-100 | |
| Feb 25, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 116-94 | |
| Feb 26, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 96-86 | |
| Feb 28, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 89-81 | |
| Mar 02, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-89 | |
| Mar 04, 1994 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-96 | |
| Mar 06, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 99-95 | |
| Mar 08, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 116-95 | |
| Mar 11, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 108-77 | |
| Mar 12, 1994 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 111-94 | |
| Mar 15, 1994 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 108-98 | |
| Mar 16, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | W 101-100 | |
| Mar 18, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 87-84 | |
| Mar 20, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 90-80 | |
| Mar 22, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 87-78 | |
| Mar 23, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 99-87 | |
| Mar 25, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-87 | |
| Mar 26, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 90-88 | |
| Mar 29, 1994 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 106-103 | |
| Apr 01, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-95 | |
| Apr 03, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 96-93 | |
| Apr 05, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 114-88 | |
| Apr 08, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 100-94 | |
| Apr 09, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 125-99 | |
| Apr 12, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 111-105 | |
| Apr 13, 1994 | @ Miami Heat | W 96-90 | |
| Apr 15, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 88-85 | |
| Apr 17, 1994 | @ Orlando Magic | L 118-101 | |
| Apr 18, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 87-70 | |
| Apr 22, 1994 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 104-94 | |
| Apr 24, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | L 92-76 |