NBA · Franchise founded 1937
Detroit Pistons
Founded as a company team in Fort Wayne, the Pistons moved to Detroit in 1957. Their championships came from two very different teams: the physical 'Bad Boys' of 1989 and 1990, and a balanced 2004 roster that beat a star-filled Lakers team in five games.
Turning points
1957
The Fort Wayne Pistons move to Detroit.
1989–1990
Back-to-back titles.
2004
A five-game Finals win over the Lakers; Mehmet Okur becomes the first Turkish NBA champion.
The Detroit Pistons have reached the NBA Finals 7 times and won 3 championships, most recently in 2004. Turning points are checked against the sources listed on our content policy page.
Finals history
| Year | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | San Antonio Spurs | Lost |
| 2004 | Los Angeles Lakers | Won title |
| 1990 | Portland Trail Blazers | Won title |
| 1989 | Los Angeles Lakers | Won title |
| 1988 | Los Angeles Lakers | Lost |
| 1956 | Philadelphia Warriors | Lost |
| 1955 | Syracuse Nationals | Lost |