1998

1998 NBA Finals

Chicago Bulls

Beat the Utah Jazz 4-2. Finals MVP: Michael Jordan

The Chicago Bulls won the 1998 NBA Finals, beating the Utah Jazz 4-2. Michael Jordan was named Finals MVP.

The win completed a three-peat: titles in 1996, 1997 and 1998.

See every result since 1947 in the NBA champions by year list.

Who Won the 1998 NBA Finals?

The Chicago Bulls won the series 4-2 as the Eastern Conference champion. The title was the 6th in franchise history.

1998 NBA Finals Series Result

ChampionChicago Bulls
Runner-upUtah Jazz
Series resultBulls win 4-2
Games played6
Finals MVPMichael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)
Season1997-98
LeagueNBA
TrophyLarry O'Brien Championship Trophy
FormatBest-of-seven, 2-3-2

Results checked against Basketball-Reference on November 14, 2026.

Who Was the 1998 NBA Finals MVP?

Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls won the Finals MVP award. It was his 6th Finals MVP.

How the 1998 NBA Finals Fit in NBA History

  • The series was a rematch of the 1997 NBA Finals.
  • For the Jazz, it was the 2nd loss in the Finals.
  • The Finals used the 2-3-2 home-court format that year.

1998 NBA Finals FAQ

Who won the 1998 NBA Finals?

The Chicago Bulls won the 1998 NBA Finals, beating the Utah Jazz 4-2.

Who were the 1998 NBA champions?

The Chicago Bulls were the 1998 champions of the NBA.

Who was the 1998 NBA Finals MVP?

Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls was named Finals MVP.

How many games did the 1998 NBA Finals last?

The series lasted 6 games.

How many championships did the Bulls have after 1998?

The 1998 title was the franchise's 6th championship.

Which season did the 1998 NBA Finals end?

The 1998 NBA Finals closed the 1997-98 season.

How many Finals had the Jazz lost by 1998?

The 1998 series was the franchise's 2nd loss in the Finals.

The 1998 NBA Finals ended with the Bulls beating the Jazz 4-2, with Michael Jordan as Finals MVP. For every champion since 1947, see the NBA champions by year list.