The rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and the Lakers can only be defined as a clash of two super powers of NBA.
The first clash was in the finals in the year 1988.
Both the teams came to the final on a high note and the lovers of the game awaited a great match.
Undoubtedly the Lakers were the favorites to win the final, but it was not that easy for them.
The first game itself proved that the Pistons are not an easy target.
The Pistons won the first game by a fair margin and went on to take a lead of three games to two.
The hard fought sixth game was won by the Lakers which paved the way for a classic seventh game.
Unfortunately the Pistons lost the last game by a meager three points and the Lakers won their fifth championship in the 80s.
In the very next year the Pistons bounced back strongly and as a sweet revenge they defeated the Lakers in the finals to claim their first ever NBA title.
This was a dream come true for the team and they proved why they are considered as one of the best teams in NBA.
Joe Dumars who played as the point shooter was named as the NBA finals MVP.
The very next year also they continued their winning run and successfully defended the title by defeating the Trail Blazers.
After the final of 1989, they had to wait till 2004 to meet the Lakers.
This was also in the finals and just like old times the Pistons came to the scene with the label of underdogs.
The first game was a thriller which was won by the Pistons, but the Lakers came back strongly to level the standings by taking the second game.
The Pistons was able to overpower the Lakers with their game strategies and won their third NBA title.