According to NBA Score Stats, The Detroit Pistons is one of the most storied franchises in NBA history, known for their gritty play, tough defense, and multiple championship victories. Their early years through the “Bad Boys” era to recent successes. The Pistons have carved out a unique place in the NBA landscape.
The blog deep-dives the Detroit Pistons records matches, background, achievements, rosters, coaching staff, and key features related to the Pistons logo, jersey, Hall of Fame members, and ownership.
Detroit Pistons Schedule Matches
Detroit Pistons schedule against some of the toughest teams in the league, both home and away. The main highlights of the season matchups involve games against the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors.
2024-2025 Schedule
| Date | OPP | Time / TV | Venue |
| Oct 23, 2024 | vs Indiana Pacers | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Oct 25, 2024 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | 7:30 PM | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Oct 26, 2024 | vs Boston Celtics | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Oct 28, 2024 | @ Miami Heats | 7:30 PM | Kaseya Center |
| Oct 30, 2024 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | 7:00 PM | Wells Fargo Center |
| Nov 1, 2024 | vs New York Knicks | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Nov 3, 2024 | @ Brooklyn Nets | 3:30 PM | Barclays Center |
| Nov 4, 2024 | vs L.A. Lakers | 7:30 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Nov 6, 2024 | @ Charlotte Hornets | 7:00 PM | Spectrum Center |
| Nov 8, 2024 | vs Atlanta Hawks | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Nov 10, 2024 | vs Houston Cougars | 3:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Nov 12, 2024 | vs Miami Heats | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Nov 13, 2024 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 8:00 PM | Fiserv Forum |
| Nov 15, 2024 | @ Toronto Raptors | 7:00 PM | Scotiabank Arena |
| Nov 17, 2024 | @ Washington Wizards | 6:00 PM | Capital One Arena |
| Nov 18, 2024 | vs Chicago Bulls | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Nov 21, 2024 | @ Charlotte Hornets | 7:00 pm NBAt | Spectrum Center |
| Nov 23, 2024 | @ Orlando Magic | 7:00 PM | Kia Center |
| Nov 25, 2024 | vs Toronto Raptors | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Nov 27, 2024 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | 8:00 PM | FedExForum |
| Nov 29, 2024 | @ Indiana Pacers | 8:00 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Nov 30, 2024 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Dec 3, 2024 | vs Milwaukee Bucks | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Dec 4, 2024 | @ Boston Celtics | 7:30 PM | TD Garden |
| Dec 7, 2024 | @ New York Knicks | 7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden |
| Dec 19, 2024 | vs Utah Jazz | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Dec 21, 2024 | @ Phoenix Suns | 9:00 PM | Footprint Center |
| Dec 23, 2024 | @ L.A. Lakers | 10:30 PM | Crypto.com Arena |
| Dec 26, 2024 | @ Sacramento Kings | 10:00 PM | Golden 1 Center |
| Dec 28, 2024 | @ Denver Nuggets | 9:00 PM | Ball Arena |
| Jan 1, 2025 | vs Orlando Magic | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Jan 3, 2025 | vs Charlotte Hornets | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Jan 4, 2025 | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Jan 6, 2025 | vs Portland Trail Blazers | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Jan 8, 2025 | @ Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 PM | Barclays Center |
| Jan 9, 2025 | vs Golden State Warriors | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Jan 11, 2025 | vs Toronto Raptors | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Jan 13, 2025 | @ New York Knicks | 7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden |
| Jan 16, 2025 | vs Indiana Pacers | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Jan 18, 2025 | vs Phoenix Suns | 5:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Jan 20, 2025 | @ Houston Cougars | 2:00 PM | Toyota Center |
| Jan 22, 2025 | @ Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 PM | State Farm Arena |
| Jan 25, 2025 | @ Orlando Magic | 7:00 PM | Kia Center |
| Jan 27, 2025 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | 7:00 pm NBAt | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse |
| Jan 29, 2025 | @ Indiana Pacers | 7:00 PM | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Jan 31, 2025 | vs Dallas Mavericks | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 2, 2025 | vs Chicago Bulls | 3:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 3, 2025 | vs Atlanta Hawks | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 5, 2025 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 7, 2025 | vs Philadelphia 76ers | 1:00 pm ESPN | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 9, 2025 | vs Charlotte Hornets | 1:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 11, 2025 | @ Chicago Bulls | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Feb 12, 2025 | @ Chicago Bulls | 8:00 PM | United Center |
| Feb 21, 2025 | @ San Antonio Spurs | 8:30 PM | Frost Bank Center |
| Feb 23, 2025 | @ Atlanta Hawks | 6:00 PM | State Farm Arena |
| Feb 24, 2025 | vs L.A. Clippers | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 26, 2025 | vs Boston Celtics | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Feb 28, 2025 | vs Denver Nuggets | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 1, 2025 | vs Brooklyn Nets | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 3, 2025 | @ Utah Jazz | 9:30 pm NBAt | Delta Center |
| Mar 5, 2025 | @ L.A. Clippers | 10:30 PM | Intuit Dome |
| Mar 8, 2025 | @ Golden State Warriors | 8:30 PM | Chase Center |
| Mar 9, 2025 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | 9:00 PM | Moda Center at the Rose Quarter |
| Mar 11, 2025 | vs Washington Wizards | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 13, 2025 | vs Washington Wizards | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 15, 2025 | vs Oklahoma City Thunder | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 17, 2025 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | 8:00 PM | Smoothie King Center |
| Mar 19, 2025 | @ Miami Heats | 7:30 PM | Kaseya Center |
| Mar 21, 2025 | @ Dallas Mavericks | 8:30 PM | American Airlines Center |
| Mar 23, 2025 | vs New Orleans Pelicans | 3:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 25, 2025 | vs San Antonio Spurs | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 28, 2025 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Mar 30, 2025 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | 7:00 PM | Target Center |
| Apr 2, 2025 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | 8:00 PM | Paycom Center |
| Apr 4, 2025 | @ Toronto Raptors | 7:30 PM | Scotiabank Arena |
| Apr 5, 2025 | vs Memphis Grizzlies | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Apr 7, 2025 | vs Sacramento Kings | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Apr 10, 2025 | vs New York Knicks | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Apr 11, 2025 | vs Milwaukee Bucks | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena |
| Apr 13, 2025 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | 1:00 PM | Fiserv Forum |
Detroit Pistons Roster: Building the Future
The Detroit Pistons are loaded from top to bottom for the 2024-25 NBA season, with young, up-and-coming stars alongside some seasoned veterans. In the midst of their rebuild, this team aspires to championship contention with this promising core.
All Players (2024-2025)
| Player | Jersey No. | Position | Height | Weight (Pound) | DOB (AGE) |
| Malik Beasley | — | SG | 6-4 | 187 | 11/26/1996 (27) |
| Cade Cunningham | 2 | SG | 6-6 | 220 | 9/25/2001 (22) |
| Jalen Duren | 0 | C | 6-10 | 250 | 11/18/2003 (20) |
| Tosan Evbuomwan | 18 | SF | 6-7 | 217 | 2/16/2001 (23) |
| Malachi Flynn | 18 | PG | 6-1 | 175 | 5/9/1998 (26) |
| Simone Fontecchio | 19 | SF | 6-7 | 209 | 12/9/1995 (28) |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. | — | SG | 6-5 | 205 | 3/16/1992 (32) |
| Tobias Harris | — | PF | 6-8 | 226 | 7/15/1992 (32) |
| Ron Holland | — | SF | 6-7 | 197 | 7/7/2005 (19) |
| Jaden Ivey | 23 | SG | 6-4 | 195 | 2/13/2002 (22) |
| Daniss Jenkins | — | PG | 6-4 | 185 | 8/17/2001 (23) |
| Bobi Klintman | — | PF | 6-10 | 225 | 3/6/2003 (21) |
| Wendell Moore Jr. | — | SG | 6-5 | 215 | 9/18/2001 (22) |
| Paul Reed | — | C | 6-9 | 210 | 6/14/1999 (25) |
| Marcus Sasser | 25 | PG | 6-2 | 195 | 9/21/2000 (23) |
| Isaiah Stewart | 28 | PF | 6-8 | 250 | 5/22/2001 (23) |
| Ausar Thompson | 9 | SF | 6-6 | 205 | 1/30/2003 (21) |
Detroit Pistons All-Time Records: Key Stats & Milestones
Over the years, numerous records were set with the Pistons for the team and individually too. The most important among them would be:
- Most Wins in a Season: The Pistons finished their 2005-06 regular season with a franchise-best record of 64-18. Although they did not win the championship that year, it was truly one of the finest regular season performances in the history of the franchise.
- Longest Winning Streak: The longest winning streak of the Pistons happened in 2004, where they won 13 consecutive games, an evidence of the team’s dominance during the time.
- Isiah Thomas: The most successful career as a Piston. Thomas holds many records such as most franchise players points scored at about 18,822 and most assists about 9,061. He helped the Pistons win two back-to-back NBA championships in the late 1980s.
- Ben Wallace: Arguably one of the best defenders in league history, Wallace won four NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards. He stands out as the franchise leader in blocks with 1,486 and was the anchor for the 2004 championship team.
Detroit Pistons Statistics – Basic (Totals)
| Detroit Pistons | |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Team Name | Detroit Pistons, Fort Wayne Pistons |
| Seasons: 77 | 1948-49 to 2024-25 |
| Record | 2827-3171, .471 W-L% |
| Playoff Appearances | 42 |
| Championships | 3 |
Last 10 Years of the Detroit Pistons
| Season | Lg | Team | Win | Loose | Finish | FG% | 3P% | 2P% | FT% | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | PTS |
| 2023-24 | NBA | DET | 14 | 68 | 5 | 0.463 | 0.348 | 0.528 | 0.785 | 3553 | 2088 | 531 | 384 | 1248 | 1688 | 9010 |
| 2022-23 | NBA | DET | 17 | 65 | 5 | 0.454 | 0.351 | 0.516 | 0.771 | 3480 | 1884 | 574 | 308 | 1237 | 1813 | 9045 |
| 2021-22 | NBA | DET | 23 | 59 | 5 | 0.431 | 0.326 | 0.498 | 0.782 | 3525 | 1924 | 630 | 393 | 1163 | 1799 | 8596 |
| 2020-21 | NBA | DET | 20 | 52 | 5 | 0.452 | 0.351 | 0.515 | 0.759 | 3075 | 1743 | 531 | 371 | 1075 | 1477 | 7676 |
| 2019-20 | NBA | DET | 20 | 46 | 4 | 0.459 | 0.367 | 0.515 | 0.743 | 2753 | 1589 | 490 | 299 | 1008 | 1299 | 7078 |
| 2018-19 | NBA | DET | 41 | 41 | 3 | 0.44 | 0.348 | 0.5 | 0.747 | 3688 | 1845 | 569 | 331 | 1135 | 1811 | 8778 |
| 2017-18 | NBA | DET | 39 | 43 | 4 | 0.45 | 0.373 | 0.488 | 0.745 | 3586 | 1868 | 628 | 317 | 1102 | 1508 | 8509 |
| 2016-17 | NBA | DET | 37 | 45 | 5 | 0.449 | 0.33 | 0.492 | 0.719 | 3746 | 1732 | 574 | 310 | 973 | 1467 | 8309 |
| 2015-16 | NBA | DET | 44 | 38 | 3 | 0.439 | 0.345 | 0.48 | 0.668 | 3798 | 1594 | 573 | 304 | 1110 | 1557 | 8361 |
| 2014-15 | NBA | DET | 32 | 50 | 5 | 0.432 | 0.344 | 0.468 | 0.703 | 3681 | 1771 | 623 | 383 | 1099 | 1559 | 807 |
Background: The Roots of the Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons began life as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons in 1941, one of the original members of the National Basketball League-NBL. Founded by Fred Zollner, who made his money in automotive parts manufacture and inspired the name “Pistons” because of the piston components fitted inside a car engine. The team moved to the NBA in 1948, then moved to Detroit, Michigan, in 1957, since then the team has become part of the sports landscape.
The Pistons had some bad years initially, but things started to change when this team found its identity as a hard-nosed, defensive juggernaut. Through the years, the Pistons have left a legacy out of toughness, championship success, and attachment to their working-class roots.
Detroit Pistons Jersey and Logo: A symbol of Detroit’s toughness
Throughout the history of the Detroit Pistons franchise, their jersey design has changed several times, but the trio of red, white, and blue colors remains consistent with the working-class roots of pride this city holds onto.
Classic look: The most recognizable Piston jersey is the “Bad Boys” with its block lettering and simplistic design. The classic white home jerseys and blue away jerseys remain popular with fans.
Modern Touch: The Pistons have updated their look in the modern era; the new fonts and designs are similar, but they’ve kept the core elements intact. Alternate jerseys-such as Motor City editions-pay homage to the team’s roots in Detroit’s automotive industry.
Achievements: A History of Detroit Pistons Championships and Success
Another successful franchise has been that of the Detroit Pistons, as over the years, they have been able to win a total of three NBA championships:
- 1989 Championship: The Pistons, behind their infamous “Bad Boys” team of Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, and Bill Laimbeer, won their first-ever NBA title against Los Angeles. The hard-nosed defense, the “Bad Boys” meant business in the teamwork-oriented mode that would set the pace for all future Pistons teams.
- 1990 Championship: The Pistons repeated in 1990 and sealed themselves as a dynasty. They topped the Portland Trail Blazers in the Finals as Isiah Thomas’s clutch performances dominated.
- 2004 Championship: After a brief rebuilding, the Pistons regained their glory in 2004. The heavily favored Los Angeles Lakers were defeated. Chauncey Billups, Rip Hamilton, Ben Wallace, and Rasheed Wallace led the cast. Furthered now was this image of the Pistons being a team that relied first on defense, unselfishness, and collective effort rather than individual stardom.
Coaching Staff: Leading the Rebuild
The Pistons have fared well partly because of their brilliant coaching staff. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, a former NBA player and one of the most experienced coaches, has played his role in the team’s success. With his guidance, the Pistons have developed a balanced and effective playing method helped them regain significance.
| 2024-25 Coaching Staff | |
| Head Coach | J.B. Bickerstaff |
| Assistant Coach | Stephen Silas |
| Assistant Coach | Dan Burke |
| Assistant Coach | Jarrett Jack |
| Assistant Coach | Mark Bryant |
| Assistant Coach | Steve Scalzi |
| Assistant Coach | Brian Randle |
| Assistant Coach | Sidney Lowe |
| Trainer | Rachel Cutts |
| Trainer | Alex Garland |
| Strength and Conditioning Coach | Jordan Sabourin |
Hall of Fame: Detroit Pistons Legends
Numerous individuals who played important roles in Pistons’ success have been enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. They were recognized for making quite substantial and lasting impacts on the game.
| Detroit Pistons Hall of Famers | |||||||||
| Players | |||||||||
| No. | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | No. | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted |
| 14 | Andy Phillip | G/F | 1952–1956 | 1961 | 22 | Dave DeBusschere | F | 1962–1968 | 1983 |
| 17 | Bob Houbregs | C/F | 1954–1958 | 1987 | 20 | Bobby McDermott | G | 1941–1946 | 1988 |
| 21 | Dave Bing | G | 1966–1975 | 1990 | 11 | Harry Gallatin | F/C | 1957–1958 | 1991 |
| 16 | Bob Lanier | C | 1970–1980 | 1992 | 8 | Walt Bellamy 1 | C | 1968–1970 | 1993 |
| 15 | Dick McGuire | G | 1957–1960 | 1993 | 26 | Buddy Jeannette | G | 1943–1946 | 1994 |
| 12 | George Yardley | F/G | 1953–1959 | 1996 | 18 | Bailey Howell | F | 1959–1964 | 1997 |
| 11 | Bob McAdoo | F/C | 1979–1981 | 2000 | 11 | Isiah Thomas | G | 1981–1994 | 2000 |
| 4 | Joe Dumars | G | 1985–1999 | 2006 | 45 | Adrian Dantley | F | 1986–1989 | 2008 |
| 10 | Dennis Rodman | F | 1986–1993 | 2011 | 24 | Nathaniel Clifton | C/F | 1956–1957 | 2014 |
| 1 | Allen Iverson | G | 2008–2009 | 2016 | 1 | Tracy McGrady | G/F | 2010–2011 | 2017 |
| 33 | Grant Hill | F | 1994–2000 | 2018 | 6 | Chuck Cooper | F/G | 1956 | 2019 |
| 36 | Ben Wallace | C | 2000–20062009–2012 | 2021 | 84 | Chris Webber | F | 2007 | 2021 |
| 1 | Chauncey Billups | G | 2002–20082013–2014 | 2024 | |||||
| Coaches | |||||||||
| Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | ||
| 2 | Chuck Daly 2 | Head coach | 1983–1992 | 1994 | Larry Brown | Head coach | 2003–2005 | 2002 | |
| Contributors | |||||||||
| Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | Name | Position | Tenure | Inducted | ||
| Fred Zollner | Founder/Owner | 1937–1974 | 1999 | Earl Lloyd 3 | F | 1958–1960 | 2003 | ||
| Bill Davidson | Owner | 1974–2009 | 2008 | Dick Vitale 4 | Head coach | 1978–1979 | 2008 | ||
Rod Thorn 5 | G | 1964–1965 | 2018 | Doug Collins 6 | Head coach | 1995–1998 | 2024 | ||
