The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons: A Rivalry Renewed
A Battle of the Motor City
The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons have a long and storied rivalry that dates back to the early days of the NBA. The two teams have met in the playoffs 11 times, with the Bulls holding a 7-4 advantage. The rivalry reached its peak in the 1990s, when the Bulls and Pistons were two of the most dominant teams in the league. The two teams met in the Eastern Conference Finals four times in a row from 1991 to 1994, with the Bulls winning three of those series.
The 1990 Eastern Conference Finals
The 1990 Eastern Conference Finals was one of the most memorable series in NBA history. The Bulls and Pistons were both coming off of 55-win seasons, and the series was expected to be a close one. The Bulls won the first two games of the series in Chicago, but the Pistons came back to win the next two games in Detroit. The Bulls won Game 5 in Chicago, but the Pistons won Game 6 in Detroit to force a seventh game. The Bulls won Game 7 in Chicago by a score of 93-74, and they went on to win the NBA championship that year.
The 1991 Eastern Conference Finals
The 1991 Eastern Conference Finals was another classic series between the Bulls and Pistons. The Bulls won the first three games of the series, but the Pistons came back to win the next two games. The Bulls won Game 6 in Chicago, and they went on to win the NBA championship that year.
The 1992 Eastern Conference Finals
The 1992 Eastern Conference Finals was a rematch of the previous year's series. The Bulls won the first two games of the series, but the Pistons came back to win the next three games. The Bulls won Game 6 in Chicago, and they went on to win the NBA championship that year.
The 1994 Eastern Conference Finals
The 1994 Eastern Conference Finals was the last time the Bulls and Pistons met in the playoffs. The Bulls won the first two games of the series, but the Pistons came back to win the next four games. The Pistons went on to win the NBA championship that year.
The Rivalry Today
The Bulls and Pistons rivalry has cooled down somewhat in recent years, but it is still one of the most heated rivalries in the NBA. The two teams are located in close proximity to each other, and their fans are always eager to see them play. The Bulls and Pistons are both expected to be competitive teams this season, and their matchup on January 26th should be a good one.
