description The Palace of Auburn Hills Overview
The Palace of Auburn Hills was an indoor sports and entertainment arena in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It served as the home court of the NBA’s Detroit Pistons from 1988 until the team moved to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit in 2017, and it also hosted concerts and other major events during its operating life. The former venue is relevant to readers studying Detroit-area sports history and the development of modern arenas.
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Where was The Palace of Auburn Hills, and which team played there?
The Palace stood in Auburn Hills, Michigan, north of Detroit, and served as the Detroit Pistons' home from 1988 until 2017. It opened in 1988 with capacity for more than 22,000 basketball spectators.
Which NBA championships did the Pistons win at The Palace?
The Pistons won NBA titles in 1989, 1990, and 2004 while using The Palace as their home arena. The 2004 Finals victory came against the Los Angeles Lakers.
What was the Malice at the Palace?
The Malice at the Palace was a major brawl between players and spectators during a Pistons-Indiana Pacers game on November 19, 2004. The incident led to suspensions for players including Ron Artest, who was later known as Metta World Peace.
What happened to The Palace of Auburn Hills?
The arena closed in 2017 after the Pistons moved to Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit. The Palace was demolished by controlled explosions in July 2020.
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