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VIDEO: A Farewell to the Palace of Auburn Hills

By Greg Tonge

Apr 10, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; A detailed view othe court before the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; A detailed view othe court before the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Take a look back at the storied history and best plays that the Detroit Pistons had at the Palace of Auburn Hills as they make the move to Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit next season. 

With the 2016-17 Detroit Pistons season coming to a close, we also see the end to major part of their history: The Palace of Auburn Hills.

They first called it home in the 1988-89 season after the Pontiac Silverdome’s roof collapsed in the previous season, forcing the Pistons to spend some time downtown at Joe Louis Arena in a season where they made the NBA Finals. This caused owner Bill Davidson to start development and eventually create a new standard for venues in professional sports.

The Palace saw three championship teams, all-time great players, and countless sold-out arenas in its 29 NBA seasons.

The team will most likely sell the arena for demolition and redevelopment after they make the move to Little Caesars Arena complete this summer.

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h/t: NBA, Detroit Pistons, FOX Sports Detroit, KlassicThrowback TV, Indian Frost, Ryan Van Dusen, DS Productions. 

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