Iconic Matches
13 entries in the Detroit Pistons compendium.
1982 Eastern Semifinals Game 3 vs CelticsA myth debunked: The Pistons were not yet ready for war in 1982.1987 Eastern Semifinals Game 5 vs CelticsThe 1987 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5: Bird steals Thomas's inbounds pass for the winning layup.1988 NBA Finals Game 4 vs LakersPistons tie Finals with dominant home win1989 NBA Finals Game 1 vs LakersThe Bad Boys' first title: a sweep of the Lakers in the 1989 NBA Finals.1988 Eastern Semifinals Game 5 vs CelticsCeltics defeat Pistons 4–2 in 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals.1990 NBA Finals Game 6 vs BullsPistons defeat Trail Blazers in five games2004 Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 vs NetsThe underdog Pistons stunned the star-studded Lakers in five games to capture their third NBA championship.1988 NBA Finals Game 6 vs LakersLakers repeat as champions in a seven-game classic.1990 NBA Finals Game 2 vs Trail BlazersThe Bad Boys roar back at The Palace to tie the series against Portland's high-flying Blazers.1993 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 5 vs BullsBad Boys to champions: Detroit Pistons history1990 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Trail BlazersThe Bad Boys repeat as champions, taking down the Trail Blazers in six games.2004 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs PacersThe underdog Pistons handily won the 2004 NBA Finals in five games, commonly called a 'five-game sweep.'2004 NBA Finals Game 1 vs LakersThe underdog Pistons stunned the star-studded Lakers in a 4-1 series victory to claim their third NBA…
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