After losing Game 1 of the 1991 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan delivered a powerful message that inspired the Bulls to rally, defeat the Lakers, and win their first championship.

The Lakers take the opener of their highly-anticipated Finals matchup with the Bulls on a Sam Perkins go-ahead 3-pointer. Michael Jordan scores 36 points in his championship debut. Michael Jordan hit an incredible 15-for-18 from the field for 33 points, but the indelible mark came with one of the most famous moves in Finals history.

Growing up in Chicago, summertime had a rhythm to it. School was out, the city felt lighter, and the Bulls were still playing. That meant the Finals, and more often than not, it meant Michael Jordan closing something out. What he wore during those moments ...

The NBA Finals, formerly known as the NBA World Championship Series, are contested at the end of the NBA playoffs every season to determine the winner of the league's championship. The series has been held every year since 1947, when it was the BAA ...