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The 1990–91 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 43rd season in the National Basketball Association, and 34th season in the city of Detroit. [1] The Pistons entered the season as both the three-time defending Eastern Conference Champions the two-time defending NBA Champions and looked to win a third consecutive title .
The Pistons won Game 1 at home, 105–99, [28] [29] [30] but lost Game 2 in overtime, 106–105 as the Blazers tied the series at one game a piece, [31] [32] [33] the Pistons defeated the Blazers in five hard-fought games to win their second consecutive NBA championship. Thomas was named NBA Finals MVP.
The Pistons have experienced two major periods of failure. Between 1956–57 and 1982–83, the Pistons had just three winning seasons and overall had a winning percentage of .417, culminating in a combined record of 37–127 (win percent .226) in the 1979–80 and 1980–81 seasons, after which the drafting of Isiah Thomas completely ...
The Chicago Bulls lost Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals 93–76 in Detroit, making it the third straight year they were ousted in the playoffs by the Pistons. The Indiana Pacers made only their third playoff appearance since their NBA debut in the 1976–77 season ; they proceeded to make the playoffs 16 out of the next 17 years (missing ...
The 1990 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 1989–90 season, and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. The series pitted the defending NBA champion and Eastern Conference champion Detroit Pistons against the Western Conference champion Portland Trail Blazers .
The Pistons still have an open roster spot. They also have roughly $11.5 million in cap space plus their room exception, which is worth up to $7.9 million next season and can be used to sign a ...
The 1989–90 NBA season was the 44th season of the National Basketball Association. The season ended with the Detroit Pistons winning their second consecutive NBA Championship, beating the Portland Trail Blazers 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals. It was also the Pistons' second NBA title overall.
A look at the Detroit Pistons roster, depth chart and projected starting lineup options for the 2024-25 NBA season. ... Pistons could choose to enter the season with less than a full 15-man roster.