2004年6月16日，NBA本赛季盟主产生。底特律活塞队主场以100-87掀翻洛杉矶湖人队，自1990年之后再圆总冠军之梦。
外电有这样的报道：
As the final buzzer sounded and confetti began dropping, Pistons coach Larry Brown received an affectionate handshake and smile at midcourt from Lakers coach Phil Jackson and a hug from Kobe Bryant.
句中的confetti是“（婚礼、狂欢节中抛撒的）五彩纸屑”的意思。如：When they came out of the church, the bride and groom were showered with confetti.（新郎新娘走出教堂时，身上被撒满了五彩纸屑。）
