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Who did the 04 Pistons beat?
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 the NBA scoring title in 2004?
The most competitive scoring title race Iverson ever had was in the 2004-2005 season where he beat out 9 other superstars to win the award by averaging an incredible 30.7 PPG. Iverson managed to beat out both Kobe Bryant (2nd) and LeBron James (3rd), which goes to show how dominant he was in the 2005 season.
What day did the Pistons win the championship in 2004?
June 6
2004 NBA Finals
| Team Coach Wins Detroit Pistons Larry Brown 4 Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson 1 | |
|---|---|
| Dates | June 6–15 |
| MVP | Chauncey Billups (Detroit Pistons) |
Did the Pistons sweep the Lakers?
Although the Lakers, headed by Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal, were considered the heavy favorites, the Pistons handily won the series in five games….2004 NBA Finals.
| Team | Coach | Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | Larry Brown | 4 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Phil Jackson | 1 |
Which Detroit team has won the most recent championship title?
The Pistons have won three National Basketball Association (NBA) championships (1989, 1990, 2004).
What happened in the 2004 NBA Playoffs?
The 2004 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association ‘s 2003–04 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Detroit Pistons defeating the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals.
Who was the NBA Finals MVP in 2004?
Chauncey Billups was named NBA Finals MVP. The Minnesota Timberwolves, after missing the playoffs their first seven seasons and losing in the first round the next seven, won their first two playoff series in 2004 before losing to the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.
Who did the San Antonio Spurs play in the 2004 playoffs?
The San Antonio Spurs hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals at the SBC Center The 2004 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association ‘s 2003–04 season.