A rematch did happen, with the Bean Town team unsurprisingly favored to continue their mastery over the Pistons. But to the surprise of many, Detroit upended C's to advance to the 1988 NBA Finals.
Call it Detroit vs. Everybody. In a January game in 1988, Pistons bruiser Rick Mahorn — who was more skilled than folks remember but was known as a tough guy for good reason — took down a 23 ...
Isiah Thomas delivers an inspiring and iconic Finals effort: overcoming a severe ankle sprain, Thomas sets a new Finals record for points in a quarter (25) as Detroit pushes the Lakers to the brink.
Call it Detroit vs. Everybody. In a January game in 1988, Pistons bruiser Rick Mahorn — who was more skilled than folks remember but was known as a tough guy for good reason — took down a 23 ...