Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 54-28, Finished 1st in NBA Central Division
Coach: Chuck Daly (54-28)
Executive: Jack McCloskey
PTS/G: 109.2 (8th of 23) Opp PTS/G: 104.1 (3rd of 23)
SRS: 5.46 (2nd of 23) Pace: 98.3 (14th of 23)
Off Rtg: 110.5 (6th of 23) Def Rtg: 105.3 (2nd of 23) Net Rtg: +5.2 (3rd of 23)
Expected W-L: 54-28 (3rd of 23)
Preseason Odds: Championship +600
Arena: Pontiac Silverdome Attendance: 1,066,505 (1st of 23)
NBA 1988 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-2) versus Washington Bullets
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-1) versus Chicago Bulls
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-2) versus Boston Celtics
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Finals (3-4) versus Los Angeles Lakers
(Series Stats)
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