Many of us remember the end of
the piston 1980 and the first half of the new millennium. However, the Pistons
had a story floors, since its emergence as a professional basketball team in
the NBA in 1957.
Before the Pistons moved to Detroit in 1957, they called Fort Wayne, Indiana, his hometown. The Pistons represented Fort Wayne for 16 seasons. As a side note, the team was originally called the Pistons in honor of Fred Zollner, its founder. Zollner owned Zollner Machine Works, which manufactured (you guessed it) pistons!
Surprisingly, the Detroit Pistons a good performance during the first season. They finished the season with a 33-39 record. In the playoffs, the Pistons against the Cincinnati Royals, and won the series 2-0. However, the Pistons lost in the finals of the Western Conference for the St. Louis Hawks.
Before the Pistons moved to Detroit in 1957, they called Fort Wayne, Indiana, his hometown. The Pistons represented Fort Wayne for 16 seasons. As a side note, the team was originally called the Pistons in honor of Fred Zollner, its founder. Zollner owned Zollner Machine Works, which manufactured (you guessed it) pistons!
Surprisingly, the Detroit Pistons a good performance during the first season. They finished the season with a 33-39 record. In the playoffs, the Pistons against the Cincinnati Royals, and won the series 2-0. However, the Pistons lost in the finals of the Western Conference for the St. Louis Hawks.
Although more recently the Pistons reached the NBA
Finals in 2004 and 2005, which also played in this series in 1988, 1989 and
1990.
After losing last year in the finals of the Eastern Conference, the Pistons had another excellent season, earning a record of 54-28 and the Central Division crown. The Pistons defeated the Washington Bullets in the playoffs with a 3-2 victory. They then easily eliminated the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics. If 3-2 in the series, the Pistons could not get the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals, losing in Game 7, 108-105.
1988-1989 Season
This season, the Pistons were all business. The Los Angeles Lakers have won over their hurt feelings in the NBA finals with the Pistons swept the series 4-0.
1989-1990 Season
Continuing its winning ways, the Pistons finished the season with a strong record of 59-23. Defending the Pistons and helped them to survive the Bulls in the East Final in seven games. In the NBA Finals, the Pistons face the Portland Trail Blazers. After taking a 3-1 lead in the series, the Pistons reached from behind to win Game 5 on the road. They were champions of back-to-back NBA!
Since its first season in the NBA, a gritty determination to win has fueled the success of the Detroit Pistons. Although not every season resulted in a championship ring, the Pistons remained inflexible competitors. With the help of Detroit Pistons Merchandise, twist on your next run in the NBA Finals!
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