1990: Pistons beat Blazers, 4-1

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The “Bad Boy” Pistons won their second straight in 1990 and did it in relatively easy fashion against Clyde Drexler and the Blazers. It was the first time since 1979 that neither the Celtics nor Lakers were in the finals and their absence was felt. The Pistons won the final three games of the series, all of which were on the road.