[80][90][91][92] Of these coaches, only Collins had any sort of success with the Pistons, winning 54 games in the 199697 season. Trailing 9083 with two minutes remaining, the Pistons rallied to tie the game, then took a 9290 lead when Vinnie Johnson sank a 15-foot jumper with 00.7 seconds left in the game; this shot earned Johnson a new nickname in Detroit, "007", to go with his original, "The Microwave". However, Wallace agreed to a 4-year, $60 million contract with the Chicago Bulls. Facing each other for the third straight season, the Pistons and Bulls split the first six games before the Pistons finished the series with a decisive 9374 victory in Game 7. Dan Hauser, Pistons Vice-President of Marketing said, "Al sent us Raiders sweaters, and when we played Golden State in Oakland, Al had Raiders warm-ups for us with our names and numbers on them. [250][251], On November 22, 2016, the Pistons officially announced their intention to move to Little Caesars Arena, and the site of The Palace of Auburn Hills was to be redeveloped and sold, with the arena likely to be demolished as part of the redevelopment. . Mar 24 @ SAS, DET (51-17) lost to SAS, 98-105, 69. In 1989, the Pistons were stronger and posted a season-best record of 63-19. [248][249] The leasing agreement/partnership needed both city and league approval to be finalized. . [51], In 1987, the team reached the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics. [282], On May 16, 2017, the Pistons unveiled a new logo, which is a modernized version of the previous "Bad Boys" era logo used from 1979 to 1996. MORE: Michael Jordan's hatred for Isiah Thomas, 'Bad Boy' Pistons is still very, very real That takes away from what Detroit really was. They were the dominant two-time NBA champion in. BAAAAD BOYS, BAAAAD BOYS, they sang, arm in arm on the bench, as the Pistons swept the Los Angeles Lakers in four games with a 105-97 victory Tuesday night to capture the NBA championship. The Pistons have won three NBA championships: in 1989, 1990 and 2004 . . At the height of their success they were the dirtiest players in the league. [271][272] In the 2021 NBA draft, the Pistons selected Cade Cunningham with the first overall pick. Or write about sports? [100][101] They lost, however, to the Boston Celtics in five games. Nine days. [33][34], The team had a winning season in 1971, having spent the 1960s below .500, and then had a brief period of sustained success in the mid-1970s, qualifying for the playoffs in four straight seasons (1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977). Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-0) versus Indiana Pacers [259] On May 7, 2018, the Pistons announced that Stan Van Gundy would not return as head coach and president of basketball operations. After pushing the defending champions to a 22 tie, the Pistons were on the verge of winning Game 5 at the Boston Garden with seconds remaining. The "Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons. For example, in 1990 . [102], In the 2002 off-season, Joe Dumars revamped the roster by signing free agent Chauncey Billups, acquiring Richard "Rip" Hamilton from the Washington Wizards, and drafting Tayshaun Prince from Kentucky. Who in Detroit will ever forget? After both teams split the first four games of the series, the turning point happened in Game 5. And that hate carries even to this day. Larry Bird stole the inbound pass and passed it to Dennis Johnson for the game-winning layup. Jan 26, DET (28-14) beat PHO, 107-103, 43. [263][264], On March 11, 2020, the 201920 season was suspended by the NBA after it was reported that Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. [22][41], The franchise's fortunes finally began to turn in 1981, when they drafted point guard Isiah Thomas from Indiana University. Born in 1974, Wallace was one of 11 children. Def Rtg: 103.5 (2nd of 27) [183] In the pivotal Game 5 they lost 106102, despite rallying from 17 points down late in the game. [290], The positive view of the team was not universal with Michael Jordan declaring "the Bad Boys are bad for basketball,"[291] later adding "I hated them. The deal also included The Palace of Auburn Hills and DTE Energy Music Theatre. [20][21], The Pistons played in Olympia Stadium (home of the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL) at the time) for their first four seasons, then moved to Cobo Arena beginning in the 196162 season. With nicknames such as "The Prince of . That moment came 31 years ago Saturday night, at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. I cant describe it, I cant, Isiah Thomas said afterward, his face dripping champagne. Feb 21, DET (39-14) beat ORL, 140-109, 54. [60][61][62][63] The team won 63 games, shattering their one-year-old franchise record, and steamrolled through the playoffs and into an NBA Finals rematch with the Lakers. After the series, Michael Jordan said, "You see two different styles with us and them. No, the Pistons were turning a page, and for some damn reason that meant burying the history of the best team in franchise history. Jan 23 @ CHI, DET (27-14) beat CHI, 107-95, 42. Feb 8 @ MIL, DET (35-14) beat MIL, 104-101, 51. The "Bad Boy" Pistons won back-to-back NBA championships in 1989 and 1990, earning their reputation through a willingness to stop opponents by any means necessary. Now, before anyone calls me a hater, let me just make it clear- the Pistons are an all-time great team, I just don't see how they frequently get ranked in the top 5 or top 10 teams of all time. Had MJ joined the Lakers and linked up with Phil then that's a different story. [92], After being swept by the Miami Heat in the 2000 playoffs, Joe Dumars, who had retired following the 199899 season, was hired as the team's president of basketball operations. Nov 8 @ IND, DET (2-2) lost to IND, 74-95, 5. [1] Although it was the fifth largest city in the United States at the time,[16] Detroit had not seen professional basketball in a decade. The "Bad Boys" were largely responsible for the demise of the great Lakers and Celtics teams of the '80s. 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[278][279] There are several affiliate stations throughout Michigan. Points scored (regular season) (as of the end of the 202223 season)[357][358], Other statistics (regular season) (as of the end of the 202223 season)[357]. [269], On June 18, 2020, the Pistons hired Troy Weaver as the new general manager. [179] They lost Game 1 8879, but won in Game 2 on the road, 10397, marking the Celtics' first home court loss in the postseason. They were swept in four games in a highly competitive series. Opp PTS/G: 59-23, Finished 1st in NBA That phantom foul they called on Laimbeer when Kareem shot the skyhook and the way they bludgeon Isiah on the final play of the series clincher, was treacherous. However, they were defeated by the Philadelphia Warriors in five games. Mahorn was born in 1958 in Connecticut . Detroit's a working person's town and that's the same type of fan that you have all across the state of Michigan from the big cities to the small towns. Bill Laimbeer was the most hated man in the NBA during his playing days. The Detroit Pistons Bad Boys! [134], The top-seeded Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 41 in the first round of the 2006 NBA playoffs, but struggled in the second round against the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling behind 32 before winning in seven games. Instead, on this magic night, against the defending world champions, it was captain Isiah Thomas down the middle like a bullet, driving and flipping and passing every Laker en route to a lay-up. Gone was any mention of "Bad Boys," even though Joe Dumars was still putting up his rainbow jumper for the team. Apr 20 @ IND, DET (58-23) beat IND, 121-115, 82. [270] The Pistons finished the 202021 season with the second-worst record in the league at 2052, missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season. [238][239], The Pistons entered the All-Star break at 2727. [64], The Pistons successfully defended their title in 1990, despite losing Rick Mahorn to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the expansion draft. [134][138][139] In addition, the team set an NBA record by starting the same lineup in 73 consecutive games from the start of the season. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [22][246][247] Pistons owner Tom Gores, Palace Sports & Entertainment vice chairman Arn Tellum, and Olympia Entertainment, the Ilitch family's holding company that controls the Red Wings and Tigers, had been in negotiations over a partnership since the summer of 2015, with the Pistons possibly relocating to the new Little Caesars Arena as soon as the 201718 season. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Detroit Pistons seasons. Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, WL% = Winning percentage. And it was Joe Dumars, sudden hero, proving that Bad Boys can be good, shooting and driving and finally, when that buzzer sounded, finding a camera to say, Im going to Disney World! although, to tell the truth, after this, Disney World will be a letdown. [273] The Pistons finished the 202122 season at 2359, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season. They were only 2115 before Webber was acquired; with him, the team went 3214. [167] Detroit finished the season with the second-best record in the league at 5923. And it was James Edwards, the symbol of bench strength, towering over the opponents, blocking shots, slamming in baskets so hard it brought tears to your eyes. Nov 21, DET (6-4) lost to ATL, 96-103, 12. [71] The decisive game came down to the final second. Mar 22 @ HOU, DET (51-16) lost to HOU, 110-115, 68. In the documentary, some of the Pistons explain how the walkout came to be. [184] In Game 6, the Pistons entered the fourth quarter leading 7060, but a lack of focus, a poor game from Rasheed Wallace, and a rally-killing turnover by Tayshaun Prince ultimately led to their demise; the Pistons ended their season with an 8981 loss. [206] The Pistons later re-signed Ben Wallace on August 12, 2009. [12] In the decisive Game 7, the Pistons led 4124 early in the second quarter before the Nationals rallied to win the game. The NBL and BAA merged to become the NBA in 1949, and the Pistons became part of the merged league. Jan 19, DET (26-13) beat GSW, 125-118, 40. Height of bar is margin of victory Mouseover bar for details Click for box score Grouped by Month, 2. The 1980s team, known today as "the Bad Boys" due to the physical playing style, eventually won two championships in the 1989and 1990 NBA Finalsunder Daly. The Bulls outplayed the Bad Boys Pistons and won each game by at least eight points. The 2004 Finals did far more than redefine the blueprint to championship contention. 1 overall pick in Thursday's N.B.A. Dec 23, DET (16-10) beat ORL, 106-100, 27. Mar 20 @ MIL, DET (51-15) beat MIL, 117-96, 67. [140][141][142] Things did not improve against the second-seeded Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. [240] The Pistons surpassed their win totals from the 200910 season to the 201415 season on March 9, 2016, when they defeated the Dallas Mavericks 10296. 98.3 (1st of 27), SRS: 5.41 (4th of 27) All rights reserved. I think we play clean basketball. . [13][14] In the following season, the Pistons made it back to the NBA Finals. [51][286][288][289] Pistons guard Joe Dumars said, "You can't be great in this league and have zero identity. Nov 7 @ CHI, DET (2-1) lost to CHI, 114-117, 4. Five games. [161] They also re-signed Chauncey Billups to a long-term contract, as well as top prospect Amir Johnson and key reserve Antonio McDyess. Feb 25 @ NYK, DET (40-15) beat NYK, 98-87, 56. [98] After the season, the Pistons fired George Irvine as head coach and hired Rick Carlisle, a widely respected assistant coach who had been a contributor for the Celtics during the mid-1980s. Mar 25 @ DAL, DET (51-18) lost to DAL, 96-98, 71. [1] After the 195657 season, Fred Zollner decided that Fort Wayne was too small to support an NBA team and announced the team would be playing elsewhere in the coming season. [70] The Pistons won all three games in Portland, becoming the first NBA team to sweep the middle three games on the road. James Worthy poured in 40 points for the Lakers, who werewithout Magic Johnson. Amongst a ton of achievements, MJ holds an ecstatic postseason record. [210] The Pistons finished with a 2755 record, their worst since 1994. [201], In the off-season, the Pistons reached an agreement with former Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon on a five-year/$55 million contract, as well as an agreement with former Milwaukee Bucks forward Charlie Villanueva on a five-year contract worth $35 million. Jan 10 @ BOS, DET (23-12) lost to BOS, 97-104, 37. WERE THE BAAAD BOYS!. [199] On June 30, 2009, Michael Curry was fired as head coach. So in short, the Pistons won as the great teams of the 80s had slowed down, and the great . Our first NBA champions? "[75][76][77], After getting swept by the Bulls, the Pistons traded James Edwards and waived Vinnie Johnson during the off-season. Nov 26 @ POR, DET (7-5) lost to POR, 82-102, 13. They were the dominant two-time NBA champion in. [221], Following the 201213 season, Frank was fired as head coach on April 18, 2013, after two losing seasons,[167][222] and on June 10, 2013, the Pistons hired former player and coach Maurice Cheeks. [47] However, the team took a step backwards, losing in the first round of the 1986 playoffs to the more athletic Atlanta Hawks. In an East finals series in which no team would score more than 85 points, Detroit made the Indiana Pacers play a style they weren't comfortable with. The Palace of Auburn Hills Wallace in particular developed into a defensive stalwart in the coming years. [128], The Pistons' 200405 season was marked by a major controversy, as well as distracting issues involving Larry Brown. [226] On May 14, 2014, Stan Van Gundy was hired. draft, the culmination of years of mediocrity. [211] Another 50-loss season, this time finishing at 3052, led to the firing of Kuester at the end of the 201011 season. They missed the playoffs for the eighth time in ten years. [113][118] Chauncey Billups was named NBA Finals MVP. [1][8] In 1957, the franchise moved to Detroit. [59] The 1989 Pistons completed the building of their roster by trading Adrian Dantley for Mark Aguirre, a trade that Pistons fans criticized heavily initially, but later praised. Jan 31, DET (31-14) beat WSB, 133-109, 46. [219] The 201112 season was an improvement from previous years for the Pistons, although they still posted a losing record. [162][163][164] This season marked the 50th anniversary of the franchise in Detroit. [197][198] The Pistons were then swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in four games in the first round of the 2009 NBA playoffs. A drafted player, either an international draftee or a college draftee who is not signed by the team that drafted him, is allowed to sign with any non-NBA teams. 6 jersey to be retired throughout NBA", "NBA permanently retires Bill Russell's No. [212], On April 7, 2011, Karen Davidson, the widow of the late Bill Davidson, reached a long-awaited agreement to sell the franchise to billionaire Tom Gores, which was approved by the NBA Board of Governors in May. Jan 30 @ ATL, DET (30-14) beat ATL, 112-95, 45. [258], The Pistons finished the 201718 season with a 3943 record. The Detroit Piston Bad Boys consisted of Isiah Thomas, Bill Laimbeer, Dennis Rodman, Rick Mahorn and John Salley. [188] On November 3, 2008, the Pistons traded key members Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess to the Denver Nuggets for Allen Iverson. He still remains one of the best NBA villains to this day. [280], After moving from Fort Wayne, to Detroit in 1957, the Pistons' uniforms remained largely unchanged for two decades, featuring the word "Pistons" in blue block lettering. No more excuses. The team discontinued the lightning bolt theme and returned to its classic block lettering and simple side panel pattern in 1981, staying with this look until 1996. [254] On August 3, 2017, the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the move, which made it official. [125] In the NBA Finals, the Pistons faced the San Antonio Spurs. [244][245], Beginning with the 197879 season, the Pistons played their home games in suburban Oakland County, directly north of Detroit/Wayne County, first playing ten seasons at the Pontiac Silverdome and then playing at The Palace of Auburn Hills starting in the 198889 season. [99] The franchise also returned to its traditional red, white, and blue colors. The Detroit Pistons are an American professional basketball team based in Detroit. [150], The Pistons opened the 2007 NBA playoffs with a 40 victory over the Orlando Magic, their first playoff series sweep since 1990. 36 PICK IN 2022 NBA DRAFT, AND FUTURE DRAFT CONSIDERATIONS FROM PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS IN EXCHANGE FOR JERAMI GRANT AND RIGHTS TO NO. [74] The Conference Finals is best remembered for the Pistons walking off the court in the last game just before it ended, willingly letting the final seconds tick away, unwilling to shake hands with the Bulls. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "[51] Pistons announcer George Blaha said, "I think the people of Detroit and all across Michigan loved the Pistons' don't-back-down-ever mentality. (Series Stats)Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-3) versus Chicago Bulls [1][9] George Yardley set the NBA single-season scoring record in the Pistons' first season in Detroit, becoming the first player to score 2,000 points in a season. Nov 4 @ WSB, DET (2-0) beat WSB, 95-93, 3. Nov 10 @ ORL, DET (3-2) beat ORL, 125-121, 6. [151] The team advanced to face the Chicago Bulls, marking the first time that the Central Division rivals had met in the postseason since 1991. Bad Boy Rick Mahorn was vital in the Pistons winning the 1989 NBA championship. Join our linker program. Dec 16 @ GSW, DET (13-10) lost to GSW, 92-104, 25. [200] Iverson signed with the Memphis Grizzlies during the off-season. In what would ultimately be a bellwether moment in the franchise's history, Wallace refused to take any post-game questions, simply walking back to the locker room after, aware that Joe Dumars would likely start dismantling the team, saying only "It's over, man. [1] [8] In 1957, the franchise moved to Detroit. [1] The Zollner Pistons were NBL champions in 1944 and 1945. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. This Thursday, ESPN 1 will air its latest "30 for 30" documentary special, "Bad Boys," which explores the notorious Pistons era that brought Detroit back-to-back NBA championships 25 years. It was the exclamation point on a. Pistons Rewind:Remembering one of the most brutal losses in Detroit sports history. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. [278][280], The Pistons' current exclusive local television rights holder is Bally Sports Detroit. [168][169] In the 2008 NBA playoffs, Detroit started out poorly with a Game 1 loss to the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers and found themselves in a 21 deficit. [168] The Boston Celtics held the first seed, and many speculated that Boston was their main competition in the Eastern Conference. That moment came 31 years ago Saturday night, at. 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