In the epitome of team-ball over star power, the Pistons would become one of the most unlikely champions when they defeated a Los Angeles Lakers team sporting four future Hall of Famers 4-1 in the 2004 Finals. The victory is considered one of the greatest upsets in U.S. pro sports history.

Who won 2004 NBA championship?

Detroit Pistons
2004 NBA Finals/Champion

Who won the 1989 NBA championship?

1989 NBA Finals/Champion

How many championships did the Bad Boy Pistons win?

three
The Pistons have won three National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1989, 1990, 2004).

Who won the 2002 NBA championship?

Los Angeles Lakers
2002 NBA Finals/Champion

Who did the Pistons beat in 89 and 90?

In the finals, they defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in five hard-fought games to win their second consecutive NBA championship. Thomas was named NBA Finals MVP.

Who won the 2005 NBA championship?

San Antonio Spurs
2005 NBA Finals/Champion

How many championships have the Detroit Pistons win?

The Pistons joined the Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1948. The NBL and BAA merged to become the NBA in 1949, and the Pistons became part of the merged league. Since moving to Detroit in 1957, the Pistons have won three NBA championships: in 1989, 1990 and 2004.

Who were the Detroit Pistons Bad Boys?

The Detroit Pistons Bad Boys were popular from 1986/1987-1991/1992. This Bad Boy Era began prior to the 1986 season when they drafted John Salley and Dennis Rodman to go along with Bill Laimbeer, Isaiah Thomas and Joe Dumars.

Are the Detroit Pistons any good?

The Detroit Pistons are a good team. At 13-6, they’ve already recorded wins over both the Warriors and Celtics on the road.

Why are the Detroit Pistons called the Pistons?

The name was fitting for the Motor City. The Detroit Pistons started out as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, named after their owner Fred Zollner who named the club after himself and his piston manufacturing business. Zollner moved the team to Detroit in 1957, removed his last name from the moniker and the Detroit Pistons were born.