Play-by-play data available for the 1996-97 through 2024-25 seasons
Record: 54-28, Finished 2nd in NBA Central Division
Coach: Larry Brown (54-28)
Executive: Joe Dumars
PTS/G: 90.1 (24th of 29) Opp PTS/G: 84.3 (2nd of 29)
SRS: 5.04 (4th of 29) Pace: 87.9 (24th of 29)
Off Rtg: 102.0 (18th of 29) Def Rtg: 95.4 (2nd of 29) Net Rtg: +6.6 (2nd of 29)
Expected W-L: 59-23 (2nd of 29)
Preseason Odds: Championship +1500, Over-Under 49.5
Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills Attendance: 872,902 (1st of 29)
NBA 2004 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (4-1) versus Milwaukee Bucks
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Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-3) versus New Jersey Nets
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Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-2) versus Indiana Pacers
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Won NBA Finals (4-1) versus Los Angeles Lakers
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Regular Season: 5-Man Combinations