Isiah Thomas Drops a Triple-Double in Playoff Series Clincher (1989)

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6 жыл бұрын

May 15, 1989 - Barely a month after breaking his left hand in a brawl with Chicago's Bill Cartwright, point guard Isiah Thomas led his Detroit Pistons to four-game series sweep over the Milwaukee Bucks in 1989 Eastern Conference Semi-finals.
In Game 4, the Bucks suited up just seven players as Terry Cummings, Paul Pressey, Larry Krystowiak, Paul Mokeski, and Rickey Green all sat due to various maladies. Despite their short bench, the Bucks rallied to take a 21-point first half lead before Thomas led the Pistons' slow charge back. Capitalizing on a series of backcuts, Thomas lasered in 13 assists to go with his 17 points and 10 rebounds in a narrow 96-94 victory.
The Pistons would go on to eliminate the Chicago Bulls in the conference finals en route to sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers to clinch the first NBA championship in franchise history.

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@wpl8275 3 жыл бұрын

Pistons were one of the most balanced teams of the 80's and arguably of all time. Great guards. Good big men. Athletic young guys. Experienced old guys. They went at least 10 deep. They weren't just a physical team. They were a talented team.

@abaileyjr97 2 жыл бұрын

Right! They had high basketball iq mental toughness. They had it all! Destroy you offensively and defensively. That’s why they won back 2 back chips.

@jaybrick8973 2 жыл бұрын

@@abaileyjr97 so close to a three peat

@undergroundheatcypher1091 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaybrick8973 WE all know the refs called the Pistons they first title with the phantom foul by Laimbeer on Kareem and Isiah put on probably the most heroic and impressive performance in Finals history on that tore up ankle!!

@mikjord 3 жыл бұрын

Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars were one of the best backourts off all-time

@mobetta2092 2 жыл бұрын

Vinnie makes them the best backcourt trio of all time

@darellshaw9249 2 жыл бұрын

Listen I've seen all the legends in the history of the NBA the ones that I haven't seen I've read about them Isaiah lord Thomas is the greatest that I've ever seen.this court magician could do it all score at will rebound exceptional passer amazing dribbler I say him dribble two basketballs at the same time never missed a beat also a tenacious defender.The haters will never give zeek the credit he so rightfully deserves make no mistake about he was truly the best I've ever seen period.

@edmerc92 3 жыл бұрын

The "Motor City Madness" 1989 championship video forgot to mention this series at all.

@kevinblanch 5 жыл бұрын

under rated in this ERA A all time Great

@mobetta2092 2 жыл бұрын

Because at the end of the 1980s and into 1990, Zeke disrupted what the NBA and media wanted Magic and Bird to continue, and transition directly into Michael Jordan.

@maxpeck4154 2 жыл бұрын

@@mobetta2092 That is correct. It's funny reading all the stuff about Scottie Pippen and MJ that's been written recently. MJ is the GOAT in my mind but I've never liked him because he always complained about Detroit. People rip on Zeke for being a bad guy but he willed that Pistons team to win and any of his teammates would run into traffic for him. Jordan won 6 titles and Pippen, his right hand, thinks he's a dick. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@azureangel8217 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite player

@JDOGFTW 6 жыл бұрын

He's on a NBA tv Toonami fan.

@deucewayne449 5 жыл бұрын

Jeremiah Flowers Mine too. J is this you? My brother? lol.

@lurking0death Жыл бұрын

6'1" point guard getting a triple double and dominating a playoff game, even with a fractured hand. Isiah was an incredible athlete and competitor, largely unsung. My God, what a heart! One of the few pro athletes I really admire.

@alectapia1518 11 ай бұрын

Fractured hand and Pistons fans want to whine about the wrist in 91

@OmarButta Жыл бұрын

GOAT of PG

@radar0412 Жыл бұрын

At one point in his career, Isiah got himself all the way up to #3 Alltime in assists. If you got open for the Pistons, Isiah was going to find you and get you the ball.

@digitalvictory8266 10 ай бұрын

Love hearing Skip Carey do hoop!!

@Liam-ex4mf Жыл бұрын

Career stats not that impressive compared to AI or CP3 but Isiah was the definition of a winner, played big when it mattered and goat level leader.

@waelharp4060 Жыл бұрын

He's not a GOAT level leader he is the greatest leader of all time the GOAT in that department. He's also the GOAT killer lol the NBA belonged to Isiah in the late 80's. You gotta talk about Isiah when you talk about Magic, Jordan and Bird. Isiah beat all those legends that's why he's still smiling. Isiah was unstoppable in his prime.

@robertsilas5110 11 ай бұрын

They played longer. Look at zekes 12 years compared to there's. Just imagine zeke playing 19 to 20 years.

@docm1246 4 жыл бұрын

2:42... made defender do a 360

@LocoAsasino 4 жыл бұрын

I only seen Chris Paul do that move but never switch it to the left hand like that smooth

@alectapia1518 11 ай бұрын

Nice court for classic Milwaukee

@thebionicbassplayer Жыл бұрын

Please send this to the current Pistons coach and owner..Show them how real basketball is played!

@alectapia1518 11 ай бұрын

Isiah Thomas was also an underrated defender. Barkley too. Isiah more so cuz he worked hard relied on his trash talk less Gilbert Arenas I'm looking for you.

@earthsurgery1237 2 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee could never get past the celtics or pistons back then

@sulomiller4945 2 жыл бұрын

No one could (other than Lakers)

@nothingnothing7648 Жыл бұрын

The Pistons lost to the Bucks in 85

@MrSantee2000 11 ай бұрын

@@nothingnothing7648no they lost to the Celtics in 1985 second rd

@Slimcere91 7 ай бұрын

Bucks swept the celtics in 83

@mrboo3049 3 жыл бұрын

Who would win ECF. 83 BUCKS VS 89 PISTONS The BOB LANIER ERA

@mobetta2092 2 жыл бұрын

The original Shamgod Crossover

@nothingnothing7648 Жыл бұрын

The team that won the ring would.

@mrboo3049 Жыл бұрын

@@nothingnothing7648 I won't count out 83 BUCKS the team that no team has ever done even the LAKERS and SIXERS never have done.. that is SWEEP LARRY BIRD and THE CELTICS.

@nothingnothing7648 Жыл бұрын

@@mrboo3049 except, THE 1989 PISTONS SWEPT BOSTON 3-0 . If you are going to run ya mouth bro, you gotta know what you are running it about lol. How did you overlook THAT?

@mrboo3049 Жыл бұрын

@@nothingnothing7648 Is there something wrong.. what are you crying about.. is it bad

@Ynkno 2 жыл бұрын

10 rebs

@alectapia1518 11 ай бұрын

Fractured hand and Pistons fans want to whine about the wrist in 91 - Bulls fan Bring it, I'm bringing drama.

@lurking0death Жыл бұрын

What do you do if some little squirt is beating your "Black Jesus", your Larry Legend, your Magic....why, you HATE! Because to see little "Zeek" fly all over the court and beat the snot out of your Celtics, Lakers and Bulls....just ain't right! By the way, I remember Jordan trying to guard Isiah because John Paxson was hurt. Isiah lit Jordan up like Ole Tannenbaum. It was a rout. Jordan was absolutely cowed by Zeke.

@kevinblanch 2 жыл бұрын

Is it His Only Playoff Triple Double Oh was he Good

@sulomiller4945 2 жыл бұрын

Well he’s only 6’1” (if that) so probably didn’t get 10+ boards a game too often