Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Ben Wallace played in 2 NBA Finals during his career, both with the Detroit Pistons, and he faced the following teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs.
| Year | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Lakers | Pistons won 4–1 | Wallace helped anchor Detroit’s title run with elite interior defense and rebounding as the Pistons beat the heavily favored Lakers. |
| 2005 | San Antonio Spurs | Pistons lost 3–4 | Detroit returned to the Finals the next year, but Wallace and the Pistons lost a hard-fought seven-game series to San Antonio. |
Wallace finished his NBA Finals career with 1 championship in 2 appearances.
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Ben Wallace Playoffs Game Log
Basketball-Reference — 2004 NBA Finals – Pistons vs. Lakers
Basketball-Reference — 2005 NBA Finals – Pistons vs. Spurs
Wikipedia — Ben Wallace