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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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