2004: Pistons beat Lakers, 4-1

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Remember the time the Lakers brought in aging veterans Gary Payton and Karl Malone to form a “super team” that was supposed to cruise to a title? Well, they entered the 2004 Finals as heavy favorites but were stunned by the Pistons, who won the last three games of the series at home to win the title.