1990 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs Pistons
Pistons 93, Bulls 74: Detroit ends Chicago's season for the third straight year.
Game 7 of the 1990 Eastern Conference Finals was played on June 3, 1990 at The Palace of Auburn Hills, where the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 93–74 to win the series 4–3.
Quick Facts
- Date
- June 3, 1990
- Venue
- The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Result
- Detroit Pistons 93, Chicago Bulls 74
- Series
- Pistons win 4–3
- Top scorer (bulls)
- Michael Jordan 33
- Attendance
- 21,454
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Background
The Chicago Bulls lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Detroit, making it the third straight year they were ousted in the playoffs by the Pistons. Detroit outscored Chicago 31–14 in the second quarter. Michael Jordan led the Bulls with 33 points and 9 assists and Horace Grant took 14 rebounds; Isiah Thomas had 21 points and 11 assists for the Pistons and Mark Aguirre 10 rebounds.
The home team won every game of the series: Detroit took Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 at The Palace, Chicago won Games 3, 4 and 6 at Chicago Stadium. This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Pistons winning two of the first three meetings.
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