Which team did Pat Riley defeat to win his first NBA championship as a head coach?
Boston Celtics
Philadelphia 76ers
Detroit Pistons
Chicago Bulls
Answer
Pat Riley won his first NBA championship as a head coach in 1982 when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics. This marked the beginning of a successful coaching career that would see him win a total of five championships.
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