best defensive series in NBA history. The 2004 Indiana Pacers vs 2004 Detroit Pistons. Both teams were having a block party. Pistons averaged 75.2 ppg while Pacers averaged 72.7 ppg. The defensive rating for both teams are 95.4 and 97.2 respectively. I think it was also the same series that Tayshaun Prince had his historic chase down block on Reggie Miller.