Three in a Row: teacher key

Michael Jordan, grade 9 edition, written for 9th grade. Follow the Bulls through their first three NBA titles, from 1990-91 to 1993, and see how that run ended.

Read the book. Print this page for the key.

Questions and answers

1. Who coached the Bulls in 1990-91?
   • Bob Knight
   • Phil Jackson (answer)
   • Charles Barkley
2. How many games did the Bulls need to beat the Knicks in the 1992 Semifinals?
   • Four
   • Six
   • Seven (answer)
3. How many points a game did he average in the 1993 Finals?
   • 35.8
   • 41.0 (answer)
   • 31.2
4. Who led the 1992 U.S. team in scoring, 18 points a game or 14.9?
   • Michael Jordan
   • Phil Jackson
   • Charles Barkley (answer)
5. What did he do after the 1993 title?
   • Joined the Wizards
   • Played professional baseball (answer)
   • Coached the Bulls

Words

• swept: won every game
• Finals: title series
• Semifinals: round before finals
• retired: stopped playing