On April 21, 1996, the Chicago Bulls, led by the legendary Michael Jordan, achieved a remarkable feat in NBA history. The Bulls defeated the Washington Bullets (now known as the Washington Wizards) by a score of 103-93, finishing the regular season with an astonishing record of 72 wins and only 10 losses. This milestone surpassed the previous record of 69 wins set by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers.

Throughout the 1995-96 season, the Bulls displayed an unparalleled level of dominance on the court. Michael Jordan, who had returned to the NBA after a brief retirement, was on a mission to prove that he was still the best player in the league. Alongside his fellow superstar Scottie Pippen and an exceptional supporting cast that included Dennis Rodman, Ron Harper, and Toni Kukoc, Jordan led the Bulls to one of the most successful campaigns in professional sports history.

The Bulls' 72-win season was filled with memorable moments and incredible performances. They began the season with an impressive 41-3 record and went on to win 18 consecutive games from February 2 to March 11. Jordan, who would go on to win his fourth NBA Most Valuable Player award that year, averaged 30.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.

The Bulls' success was not limited to the regular season. They continued their dominance in the playoffs, sweeping the Miami Heat in the first round, defeating the New York Knicks in five games in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and overcoming the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals. In the NBA Finals, the Bulls faced the Seattle SuperSonics and won the series in six games, with Michael Jordan being named the Finals MVP for the fourth time in his career.

The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls team is widely regarded as one of the greatest teams in NBA history, and their 72-win season remains a benchmark for excellence in professional basketball. The record stood for two decades until the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors surpassed it with a 73-9 regular-season record. However, the Warriors' achievement was somewhat diminished by their loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals that year, whereas the Bulls capped off their historic season with a championship trophy.