Who Won The 1989 Nba Finals?
Relive one of the most iconic moments in NBA history with a look back at the 1989 NBA Finals. See who came out on top in this classic matchup.
The Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers were the 1989 NBA champions. They beat the Detroit Pistons in a four-game sweep in the Finals. The Pistons had won the championship in 1988, but they were no match for the Lakers in 1989. The Lakers’ leading scorer in the Finals was James Worthy, who averaged 22.0 points per game.
The Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons won the 1989 NBA Finals, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in a four-game sweep. The Pistons were led by Finals MVP Isiah Thomas, who averaged 27.6 points and 8.0 assists per game in the series. Other key contributors for the Pistons included Joe Dumars (21.4 points per game) and Bill Laimbeer (12.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game).
