The betting odds had to favor the Lakers...........who had won 3..........back to back.......Kobe and Shaq were household names..............AND Phil J..........never lost in the Finals with Pippen and Jordan....

Detroit believes in upset of Lakers - ESPN.com

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Jun 6, 2004 - In Game 1 on Sunday at home, Los Angeles is almost a 10-point favorite. "We know very few people believe we can win this series," Pistons reserve ... NBA Finals, is growing tired of hearing the Pistons play ugly basketball.

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2005 NBA Finals - Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs | Basketball ...

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Summary and statistics for the 2005 NBA Finals - Detroit Pistons vs. San Antonio Spurs.

Detroit Pistons‎: ‎69

San Antonio Spurs‎: ‎84

2004 NBA Finals - Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers | Basketball ...

https://www.basketball-reference.com › Playoffs › 2004 NBA

Summary and statistics for the 2004 NBA Finals - Detroit Pistons vs. ... 2003 Finals 2005 Finals ... All Games in Series; Playoff Series; Four Factors; Detroit Pistons Basic Stats; Detroit Pistons Advanced Stats; Los Angeles Lakers Basic Stats ...

NBA Finals Historical Series Odds List | Odds Shark

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Jun 2, 2018 - ... varies greatly. Here's a look at the pre-NBA Finals series odds from the last 14 years: ... 2005, San Antonio, -180, Detroit, +160. 2004, LA ...