They had to wait until 1970 for their first NBA title, however.
They have since won three more NBA titles, in 2003, 2005 and 2007.
Detroit won the series 4-2, and went on to win the NBA title.
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The two won an NBA title together in 1999.
In 2006, the Heat would become the first of these teams to win the NBA title.
He later coached the franchise, from 1955 through to 1958, winning the NBA title in 1956.
He won an NBA title with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1982-83.
They are also the only team to have won an NBA title without having home-court advantage in any round.
The Lakers went on to win their 15th NBA title in five games, 4-1.