The postgame locker room felt like just another day.
That’s what stands out the most in the memory bank from May 1, 1996, the day the Bulls finished their sweep of the Heat in their best-of-five, first-round playoff series.
Ho and hum. A successful business trip to Miami completed. Bring on the Knicks, the next obstacle in the quest for historic greatness.
Yes, the Bulls celebrated a bit after Scottie Pippen’s triple-double of 22 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists led the blowout on a day that Michael Jordan’s tweaked back continued to dominate headlines. But it felt more like the typical hooting and hollering following any victory, not one that capped a sweep.