1992 NBA Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons, January 19, 1992, Hard-fought Defensive Battle by @ももかちぃ - Post Details

1992 NBA Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons, January 19, 1992, Hard-fought Defensive Battle

CHI 87, DET 85 - The skull-and-crossbones banner still hangs from the rafters of the Palace, home of the Detroit Pistons, but the ...

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