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Chicago Bulls’ Playoffs History: The Legacy, the Collapse, and the Climb Back

Chicago Bulls have been a unique brand in the world of basketball. Their identity took shape through an era where players like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman dominated not only the courts but also the clutch playoffs series one after the other. Historically, they have been one of the most consistent playoff sides in the NBA.

But the current era for the Bulls is no more than a shadow of their past glory. The Chicago Bulls have only two playoffs appearances in the last 10 years. They have continued their woeful record. In the 2024-25 NBA season, the Bulls finished 9th in the East with a .476 record, entering the Play-In tournament once again.

Chicago Bulls Last 3 Seasons

2022-23 – 40 Wins – 9th Seed in the East
2023-24 – 39 Wins – 9th Seed in the East
2024-25 – 39 Wins – 9th Seed in the East
— Chicago Bulls Talk (@BullsSource) April 13, 2025

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How Many Times Have the Chicago Bulls Been to the Playoffs?

The Chicago Bulls, being one of the top sides for a major part of NBA history, have been to the playoffs 36 times in 59 seasons. Among those, the Bulls have participated in a whopping 69 playoffs series. They were founded in 1966 and have remained a cherished franchise for a long time.

What Is the Chicago Bulls’ Win-Loss Record in the NBA Playoffs?

The Chicago Bulls have been to 69 playoffs series in their NBA history so far, out of which they have played 348 games. They have 187 wins and 161 losses in the NBA Playoffs, which translates to a winning percentage of 53.74.

Here are the Top 5 Years Where They Won the Most Playoffs Games

Season	Record
1990-91	15-2
1992-93	15-4
1996-97	15-4
1997-98	15-6
1991-92	15-7

When Was the Chicago Bulls’ Last Playoffs Appearance?

The Chicago Bulls last played in the NBA Playoffs during the 2021-22 season. They went on to finish as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of .561. As a result of that, they played the third-seed Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. The Bulls crashed out of the first round itself with a 4-1 series loss.

How Many Championships Have the Chicago Bulls Won?

The Bulls have six NBA titles to their name, having won it for the first time in 1991. The memorable win was under the Jordan era and indicated the start of something special for the franchise. Michael Jordan led his team to a three-peat where they won the NBA title again in 1992 and 1993.

After a small gap, the Bulls rose again to the pinnacle of the pro basketball league. This time, repeating the threepeat. The Chicago Bulls consecutively won NBA titles in 1996, 1997, and 1998, respectively. This remains a coveted feat in itself.