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Jordan leads Chicago to first NBA title

By Larry Schwartz
Special to ESPN.com

Saturday, June 9, 2001

June 12, 1991 Chicago Bulls coach Phil Jackson had motivated his team all season by showing them the 1973 championship ring he won as a member of the Knicks. Today, the Bulls earn their own rings. They win their first championship with a 108-101 victory over the Lakers in Game 5, their third straight triumph in the Forum at Inglewood, Calif. Finals MVP Michael Jordan leads the way with 30 points and 10 assists, and John Paxson scores 10 of his 20 points after the Lakers tie the game at 93. ...

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