Jordan led the Bulls with 33 points, 20 of them in the second half.

Michael Jordan led the Bulls with 32 points, 18 in the final quarter.

During his last comeback in 1995, he sputtered for several months before leading the Bulls to three more titles.

He had seemed like a hunted man last spring, while he led the Bulls to their third straight title.

He had 36 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the Bulls to a 107-86 victory.

Brand led the Bulls with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Jordan led the Bulls to three straight championships before retiring in 1993.

Michael Jordan, last season's most valuable player, led the Bulls with 28 points.

"I thought we were in control after the first quarter," said Jordan, who led the Bulls with 29 points.

At the half, Jordan had 19 points, on 7 for 14 from the field, to lead the Bulls.