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NBA Finals

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From ex-Wizards to world champs

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

With all of Detroit's ex-Wizards, a Pistons title should be celebrated in Washington, D.C., too.

Story | Conversation | June 15, 2004

'Pound for Pound' worth every penny

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Larry Brown goofed in Game 2, but he's the best coach in the world to make things right again for the Pistons.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2004

The Finals analysis: Lakers in six

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

The Pistons have one advantage at power forward but the Lakers will prevail in six games.

Story | Conversation | June 05, 2004

Dumars quiets his critics

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Ridiculed by his critics, Joe Dumars got the last word with the Pistons' trip to the NBA Finals.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2004

To be or not to be the man?

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

To be or not to be the man in the playoffs? That is the question Jermaine O'Neal is trying to answer.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2004

Walsh's patience was Pacers' virtue

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Thanks to Donnie Walsh's patience, the Pacers' young talent has blossomed into a Finals contender.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2004

Give me a break (Malone got one)

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

It's hard not to agree with the conspiracy theorists when Karl Malone is fined but not suspended.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2004

Firing not fueling Carlisle's fire

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Rick Carlisle faces the team that fired him last summer, but he's not out to pay back the Pistons.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2004

No hating these games

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

A scintillating second round has more than made up for the NBA playoffs' forgettable first round.

Story | Conversation | May 17, 2004

Duncan, Robinson had to believe in Spurs' plan

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Tim Duncan and David Robinson needed to believe in the blueprint for the Spurs to be rebuilt.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2003

Spurs' seven-game win will be welcome sight

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Two teams battling for seven games will be a welcome sight, especially for Spurs fans.

Story | Conversation | June 03, 2003

Dumars likes players like himself: Humble, motivated

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Joe Dumars, a former Bad Boy, has done plenty of good as the Pistons' general manager.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2003

Under capable Cleamons, Lake Show goes on

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Lakers "acting" head coach Jim Cleamons, Phil Jackson's understudy, shined in the spotlight.

Story | Conversation | May 11, 2003

Blazers' comeback trail boggles Mavs' minds

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

If you predicted the Blazers to come back from a 3-0 deficit to tie Dallas, you're lying.

Story | Conversation | May 03, 2003

Three Js together again ... in the playoffs

David Aldridge, Special to ESPN.com

Jason Kidd, Jamal Mashburn and Jim Jackson are back together again ... in the playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 25, 2003