Game 1 - Lakers 93, Bulls 91

The Lakers led by 7 points entering the fourth quarter, but the Bulls rallied to take the lead with a minute left. Sam Perkins made a 3-pointer with 14 seconds left to give the Lakers a 1-point lead, and they held on for the victory. The Lakers attempted just 66 shots in the game, establishing a new low for an NBA Finals game, but went 28-of-34 from the free-throw line.

Magic Johnson recorded his 29th career postseason triple-double, finishing with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. Perkins and James Worthy each scored 22 points to lead the Lakers. Michael Jordan, playing his first career Finals game, scored 36 points on 14-of-24 shooting and dished out 12 assists. 15 of Jordan's 36 points came in the first quarter. Scottie Pippen was the only other Bulls player to score in double figures, finishing with 19 points.