Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 50-32, Finished 1st in NBA Central Division
Coach: Rick Carlisle (50-32)
Executive: Joe Dumars
PTS/G: 91.4 (26th of 29) Opp PTS/G: 87.7 (1st of 29)
SRS: 2.97 (5th of 29) Pace: 86.8 (29th of 29)
Off Rtg: 104.1 (15th of 29) Def Rtg: 99.9 (4th of 29) Net Rtg: +4.2 (5th of 29)
Expected W-L: 52-30 (5th of 29)
Preseason Odds: Championship +2000, Over-Under 42.0
Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills Attendance: 839,278 (1st of 29)
NBA 2003 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (4-3) versus Orlando Magic
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Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Philadelphia 76ers
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Lost NBA Eastern Conference Finals (0-4) versus New Jersey Nets
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Regular Season: 5-Man Combinations