Exactly thirty years ago this Tuesday, Isiah Thomas etched his name into NBA Finals’ lore.
The Detroit Pistons’ captain finished with 43 points, eight assists, six steals and three rebounds in Game 6 of the 1988 NBA Finals. But it was his 25-point third quarter, and how it unfolded, that ultimately stole the show.
Now it’s time to revisit that legendary performance.
The Pistons entered The Forum that night with a 3-2 series lead. Coming off a 104-94 win three days prior at the Pontiac Silverdome, Detroit had pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of elimination.