Across
- 3. Series where Detroit shocked the Lakers in five games
- 4. Enforcer center from the “Bad Boys” era known for physical play
- 5. Coach of the “Bad Boys” championship teams in 1989 and 1990
- 8. “Mr. Big Shot” point guard of the 2004 title team
- 11. Coach who led Detroit to the 2004 NBA championship
- 16. Nickname of the gritty Pistons championship identity in the 2000s
- 18. Emotional big man who helped stabilize Detroit’s 2004 defense
- 19. Only Pistons teams to win consecutive NBA titles
- 20. Smooth defensive guard who won Finals MVP in 1989
Down
- 1. Rebounding specialist and defensive chaos agent before his Bulls fame
- 2. Mid-range specialist known for constant off-ball movement
- 6. Former home arena where Detroit’s championship teams played
- 7. Legendary Finals game where he scored 25 points on a severely injured ankle
- 9. Long-armed forward famous for chasing down Reggie Miller in the playoffs
- 10. Founder of the Pistons franchise
- 12. Late 1980s Pistons era known for physical defense and toughness
- 13. Mask-wearing scorer known for relentless movement without the ball
- 14. Small but legendary point guard who led the “Bad Boys” Pistons
- 15. Undrafted defensive anchor who led the 2004 championship team
- 17. Original franchise name before relocating to Detroit