2006 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference.
Quick Facts
- Event
- 2006 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7
- Date
- May 19, 2006
- Venue
- Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
- Final score
- Pacers 84, Pistons 83
- Mvp of game
- Ron Artest (Indiana Pacers)
- Series result
- Pacers won series 4-3
Lore & Background
The Pistons are one of the NBA's 'Original Eight' charter teams. They were founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons in 1937, turned professional in 1941, and moved to Detroit in 1957. The team has won three NBA championships: in 1989, 1990, and 2004.
Reader's Guide
It does not provide information about a Game 7, Ron Artest's status in 2006, or any Player of the Month awards for April 2006.
Did You Know?
- The Pistons were originally based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons.
- Fred Zollner brokered the formation of the NBA at his kitchen table in 1949.
- The Pistons played at Olympia Stadium and Cobo Arena before moving to the Silverdome in 1978.
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