NBA’s Bad Boys Return

1989 will be remembered by history for Batman, The Simpsons and the 1989 NBA Champs, The Detroit Pistons. Warner Brothers Home Entertainment and the NBA are stepping up the scope of their releases with an 11 disc set highlighting the Pistons Champtionship year.

Relive the Detroit Pistons’ first-ever NBA Championship in this exciting 11-disc collector’s set. Experience each game in its entirety and original broadcast format from the incredible 6-game Eastern Conference Finals clash with the Chicago Bulls to the spectacular 4-game sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. Also included is
an action-packed Championship recap with revealing behind-the-scenes features. Watch the ’89 Detroit Pistons as they take their place in history as one of the NBA’s all-time greatest teams.

Disc 1 – 1989 Championship Highlight Program

Be a part of the drama, the pain, the sacrifice and get on board for Motor City Madness!
1988-1989 NBA World Champion Detroit Pistons DVD features:

  • Playoffs and Finals Game Footage
  • Regular Season Highlights
  • Go Behind the Scenes

    • Meet the Players
    • Travel on the Road with the Pistons throughout the Finals
    • Go into the Locker Room and into the Pistons Huddles

  • Exclusive Footage Never Seen on TV Including the Pistons’ Post-Game Celebration

Disc 2 – Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls – Eastern Conference Finals Game 1

The Bulls’ Michael Jordan predicts Chicago will win the series if they defeat the Pistons in the opening game. The Bulls win by six.

Disc 3 – Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls – Eastern Conference Finals Game 2

With Pistons center Bill Laimbeer ejected from the game in the third quarter for elbowing, Isiah Thomas steps up with a dynamic 33-point performance to lead Detroit to victory.

Disc 4 – Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls – Eastern Conference Finals Game 3

Despite a stellar 25-point effort by Pistons forward Mark Aguirre, the Bulls come back to take a 2-1 Series lead capped by a 46-point Michael Jordan performance.

Disc 5 – Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls – Eastern Conference Finals Game 4

Dennis Rodman’s dominating defensive performance with 18 rebounds is instrumental in leading the Pistons to victory. The Bulls are held to a Series-low 80 points.

Disc 6 – Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls – Eastern Conference Finals Game 5

Vinnie Johnson’s 16-point fourth quarter clutch performance moves the Pistons one step closer to the Finals with a victory.

Disc 7 – Detroit Pistons vs. Chicago Bulls – Eastern Conference Finals Game 6

Isiah Thomas sinks 17 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter to propel the Pistons to their second consecutive NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Disc 8 – Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers – NBA Finals Game 1

Detroit guards Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars and Vinnie Johnson combine for a sizzling 65 points to lead the Pistons to a game-one victory.

Disc 9 – Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers – NBA Finals Game 2

After being fouled with one second remaining in the game, Isiah Thomas makes two clutch free throws to secure a Pistons win.

Disc 10 – Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers – NBA Finals Game 3

In a dazzling third-quarter display, Joe Dumars catches fire and scores 17 consecutive Piston points for the victory.

Disc 11- Detroit Pistons vs. Los Angeles Lakers – NBA Finals Game 4

Detroit sweeps the Lakers in four games to win their first-ever NBA championship. Joe Dumars is named the most valuable player of the NBA Finals.

Whew. Quite a set. And that doesn’t include the 1990 repeat season. The set arrives on November 14th with a suggested retail price of $64.92.

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