Pistons-Bulls (1989): All Cheap Shots, Altercations, and Techs

For your viewing pleasure, here's a cumulative rundown of all notable and perceivable cheapshots, altercations, and technical fouls from the 1989 Eastern Conference Finals. The Detroit Pistons eliminated the Chicago Bulls in an oftentimes contentious six-game Eastern Conference Finals series in 1989. The Pistons and Bulls faced one another in the playoffs for three consecutive seasons before Chicago finally ousted Detroit in 1991.

[mockingslur]

One of my favorite quotes from Charles Barkley about Chuck Daley coaching the dream team. “He coached in Detroit, and if he could coach those assholes, he can coach anybody.”

[chucknola]

Scottie Pippen getting dragged off the court by the Ref because his injured body was in the way of the action pretty much sums up old school basketball.

[chrismassey]

I like how they always made their cheap shots look so accidental 😂😂

[lordrandolf]

Rodman performed a drop kick and knee combo in mid air!!!
And the commentator talked about it like it was no big deal! Now, these were the days of glory!

[lainiwakura]

"Pippen was hit in the face and he's down on the floor. Joe Crawford drags him off and play continues."

Yep... that's old school bball alright.

[TheDotransporter]

We can thank the Detroit Pistons for the making of Michael Jordan, they force Jordan into super mode.

[Squinn]

4:47 Rodman was sky walking. Serious ups

[ceciliakaplan]

Lambier had the uncanny ability to play the buising bully, then a split second later, play the victim. He could switch back-n-forth faster than you can blink.

[qwerty]

Ref dragged pippen off the court like he was a dead deer in the middle of the road

[ITACHI-hreu]

Rodman with the Karate kick and knee... savage af, no foul was called lmao

[truthteller]

After watching this, the fact that Dennis Rodman, John Salley, and James Edwards eventually went on to be Chicago Bulls later in their careers is absolutely mind-blowing. Lol. These teams HATED each other.

[godsrebel]

These Pistons would be serving 25 to life if they played like this now a days

[Etronics]

James Harden would have 50 FT’s in this game if he survives

[brettgordon]

I think it's funny how Dennis Rodman ended up wearing a Bulls jersey later on in his career.

[TheDCGuitar]

Anyone else mesmerized by how zeke was able to get in the pass lane and bounce the ball back into a dribble while running full speed without picking it up? Those little things showed how he was so skilled.

[jayr]

Bill Lambeer is a player you hate to play against but you'll love him as a team mate.

[crockerakahopssjumpmantexas]

I don't mind physicality but you hurt me on purpose we're gonna fight.

[realitybites]

pippen getting dragged by the referee, after an elbow to the face from laimbeer, out of the court like a wounded soldier in a war LOL, .

[brainrich]

Damn! The Pistons and Bulls rivalry was no joke. These guys hated each other!

[TheSands]

That flying kick by Dennis is crazy his balls are above Hodges head