Big three
1986–1993Detroit Pistons
Isiah, Dumars & Rodman
Creation, perimeter defense and rebounding violence formed the adaptable core of the Bad Boys' repeat champions.
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Greatest trios · 1986–1993
Isiah, Dumars & Rodman
Detroit Pistons
Creation, perimeter defense and rebounding violence formed the adaptable core of the Bad Boys' repeat champions.
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Defining games
Curated games from the partnership, season or same championship core. The order favors stakes, historical meaning and how clearly the group’s identity appears on the floor.
NBA Finals
1988Game6
DETROITPISTONS
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
Score hidden
JUN 19, 1988
Pistons vs Lakers
1988 NBA Finals Game 6
NBA Finals
1988Game7
LOS ANGELESLAKERS
DETROITPISTONS
Score hidden
JUN 21, 1988
Lakers vs Pistons
1988 NBA Finals Game 7
1989 Eastern First Round
1989Game5
CHICAGOBULLS
CLEVELANDCAVALIERS
Score hidden
MAY 7, 1989
Bulls vs Cavaliers
1989 Eastern First Round Game 5