Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 63-19, Finished 1st in NBA Central Division
Coach: Chuck Daly (63-19)
Executive: Jack McCloskey
PTS/G: 106.6 (16th of 25) Opp PTS/G: 100.8 (2nd of 25)
SRS: 6.24 (4th of 25) Pace: 95.5 (25th of 25)
Off Rtg: 110.8 (7th of 25) Def Rtg: 104.7 (3rd of 25) Net Rtg: +6.0 (4th of 25)
Expected W-L: 56-26 (4th of 25)
Preseason Odds: Championship +400
Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills Attendance: 879,405 (2nd of 25)
NBA 1989 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (3-0) versus Boston Celtics
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Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-0) versus Milwaukee Bucks
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-2) versus Chicago Bulls
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Finals (4-0) versus Los Angeles Lakers
(Series Stats)
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