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Kobe Bryant explains what the Lakers lacked against the Pistons in the 2004 NBA finals: "We weren't ready to do that. There was just too much going on"

Few expected the 2004 NBA Finals to unfold the way they did, but in hindsight, Kobe Bryant thought the Los Angeles Lakers were missing a key ingredient to get the job done. The Purple and Gold knew what to expect from a Larry Brown-coached team, but this ...
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Lakers Legend Shaquille O’Neal Gets Brutally Honest On 2004 Finals Loss

Hall of Fame former Los Angeles Lakers superstar center Shaquille O'Neal has once again reflected on perhaps his Lakers' biggest disappointment, their five-game 2004 Finals defeat to the Detroit Pistons. LA started off its 2003-04 season looking like the ...
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Tayshaun Prince recalls getting trolled by kids in his high school before the 2004 Finals: "How you going to feel when you losing?"

Tayshaun Prince played a significant role for the Detroit Pistons as the primary defender on Kobe Bryant. However, heading into the 2004 NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, few believed Prince and the Pistons had a real shot, not even the kids in ...
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"They called us the junior varsity conference" - Chauncey Billups on how the basketball world vastly underestimated the Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals

Not many believed the Detroit Pistons could pull off the upset in the 2004 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Purple and Gold squad was filled with Hall of Fame talent and generational players, while the Pistons were comprised of good players ...

Detroit Pistons mourns the loss of Elden Campbell: Veteran center whose leadership and defense defined a golden era

The Detroit Pistons community mourns the loss of former center Elden Campbell, who passed away on December 2, 2025. Known for his strong defense and l
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