The team posted a nine-game winning streak in November as they finished the first month of the season with a 13–2 record.
[16][17][18][19] In the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, they trailed 2–1 to Larry Bird and the Boston Celtics,[20][21] then won the series 4–2.
[26][27][28][29] The Bulls would reach the NBA Finals for the first time, and defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, winning their first ever championship.
[35][36] It was seen as a sign of disrespect by the outgoing champions and was concocted by Bill Laimbeer in response to comments made by Michael Jordan about the Pistons' physical playing style being bad for basketball, calling them "undeserving champions", and that he felt the league would be happy to see the Pistons lose.
[37] Following the season, Edwards was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers,[38][39] and Johnson signed as a free agent with the San Antonio Spurs.