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"

Kobe Bryant admitted the 2004 Lakers lacked chemistry and focus, allowing the Detroit Pistons to dominate them.
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Shaq reflects on his Lakers losing to the Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals: "We weren't really together"

When discussing the greatest upsets in the Association's history, most people point to the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 when they beat the Miami Heat's "Big 3" of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
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NBA playoffs: How the Lakers and Nuggets stack up in this surprising West finals matchup

Michael Malone and LeBron James experienced their first conference finals together 13 years ago: the Cleveland Cavaliers' stunning 2007 upset of the Detroit Pistons in which James was just 22 and ...
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"I see a little bit of Showtime again" - Magic Johnson predicted Karl Malone and Gary Payton would bring back the Lakers’ flair that defined his era

Los Angeles Lakers fans were thrilled ahead of the 2003-04 NBA season when it was announced that legends Karl Malone and Gary Payton would join the roster. The two basketball titans would team up with ...