Detroit Pistons Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	50.6%
2018-19 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2015-16 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2008-09 – First Round	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2007-08 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2007-08 – Conf Semi	Orlando Magic	Won in 5 (4-1)
2007-08 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2006-07 – Conf Finals	Cleveland Cavaliers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2006-07 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Won in 6 (4-2)
2006-07 – First Round	Orlando Magic	Won in 4 (4-0)
2005-06 – Conf Finals	Miami Heat	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2005-06 – Conf Semi	Cleveland Cavaliers	Won in 7 (4-3)
2005-06 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 5 (4-1)
2004-05 – Finals	San Antonio Spurs	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2004-05 – Conf Finals	Miami Heat	Won in 7 (4-3)
2004-05 – Conf Semi	Indiana Pacers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2004-05 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 5 (4-1)
2003-04 – Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 5 (4-1)
2003-04 – Conf Finals	Indiana Pacers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2003-04 – Conf Semi	New Jersey Nets	Won in 7 (4-3)
2003-04 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 5 (4-1)
2002-03 – Conf Finals	New Jersey Nets	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2002-03 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 6 (4-2)
2002-03 – First Round	Orlando Magic	Won in 7 (4-3)
2001-02 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2001-02 – First Round	Toronto Raptors	Won in 5 (3-2)
1999-00 – First Round	Miami Heat	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1998-99 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1996-97 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1995-96 – First Round	Orlando Magic	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1991-92 – First Round	New York Knicks	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1990-91 – Conf Finals	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1990-91 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Won in 6 (4-2)
1990-91 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 5 (3-2)
1989-90 – Finals	Portland Trail Blazers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1989-90 – Conf Finals	Chicago Bulls	Won in 7 (4-3)
1989-90 – Conf Semi	New York Knicks	Won in 5 (4-1)
1989-90 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Won in 3 (3-0)
1988-89 – Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 4 (4-0)
1988-89 – Conf Finals	Chicago Bulls	Won in 6 (4-2)
1988-89 – Conf Semi	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 4 (4-0)
1988-89 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Won in 3 (3-0)
1987-88 – Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1987-88 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Won in 6 (4-2)
1987-88 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Won in 5 (4-1)
1987-88 – First Round	Washington Bullets	Won in 5 (3-2)
1986-87 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1986-87 – Conf Semi	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 5 (4-1)
1986-87 – First Round	Washington Bullets	Won in 3 (3-0)
1985-86 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1984-85 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1984-85 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Won in 3 (3-0)
1983-84 – First Round	New York Knicks	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1976-77 – First Round	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1975-76 – Conf Semi	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1975-76 – First Round	Milwaukee Bucks	Won in 3 (2-1)
1974-75 – First Round	Seattle SuperSonics	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1973-74 – Conf Semi	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1967-68 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1962-63 – Conf Semi	St. Louis Hawks	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1961-62 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1961-62 – Conf Semi	Cincinnati Royals	Won in 4 (3-1)
1960-61 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1959-60 – Conf Semi	Minneapolis Lakers	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1958-59 – Conf Semi	Minneapolis Lakers	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1957-58 – Conf Finals	St. Louis Hawks	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1957-58 – Conf Semi	Cincinnati Royals	Won in 2 (2-0)
1956-57 – Conf Semi	Minneapolis Lakers	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1955-56 – Finals	Philadelphia Warriors	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1955-56 – Conf Finals	St. Louis Hawks	Won in 5 (3-2)
1954-55 – Finals	Syracuse Nationals	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1954-55 – Conf Finals	Minneapolis Lakers	Won in 4 (3-1)
1952-53 – Conf Finals	Minneapolis Lakers	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1952-53 – Conf Semi	Rochester Royals	Won in 3 (2-1)
1951-52 – Conf Semi	Rochester Royals	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1950-51 – Conf Semi	Rochester Royals	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1949-50 – Div Finals	Minneapolis Lakers	Lost in 2 (0-2)
1949-50 – Div Semi	Rochester Royals	Won in 2 (2-0)

Detroit Pistons Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	25-20 (55.6%)	25-20 (55.6%)	2019 – First Round
0-1	9-11 (45%)	4-16 (20%)	2019 – First Round
0-2	5-6 (45.5%)	0-11 (0%)	2019 – First Round
0-3	1-5 (16.7%)	0-6 (0%)	2019 – First Round
1-0	13-12 (52%)	21-4 (84%)	2008 – Conf Semi
1-1	8-13 (38.1%)	13-8 (61.9%)	2008 – Conf Finals
1-2	13-5 (72.2%)	6-12 (33.3%)	2008 – Conf Finals
1-3	3-3 (50%)	1-5 (16.7%)	2006 – Conf Finals
2-0	4-9 (30.8%)	12-1 (92.3%)	2008 – Conf Semi
2-1	9-8 (52.9%)	15-2 (88.2%)	2008 – Conf Semi
2-2	10-11 (47.6%)	11-10 (52.4%)	2008 – Conf Finals
2-3	7-7 (50%)	4-10 (28.6%)	2008 – Conf Finals
3-0	3-1 (75%)	4-0 (100%)	2007 – Conf Semi
3-1	9-1 (90%)	10-0 (100%)	2008 – Conf Semi
3-2	8-3 (72.7%)	9-2 (81.8%)	2008 – First Round
3-3	5-5 (50%)	5-5 (50%)	2006 – Conf Semi

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	8-12 (40%)	10-10 (50%)	2002 – First Round
0-1	4-8 (33.3%)	2-10 (16.7%)	2000 – First Round
0-2	6-2 (75%)	1-7 (12.5%)	2000 – First Round
1-0	7-1 (87.5%)	8-0 (100%)	2002 – First Round
1-1	3-2 (60%)	2-3 (40%)	1997 – First Round
1-2	6-2 (75%)	1-7 (12.5%)	1999 – First Round
2-0	4-3 (57.1%)	7-0 (100%)	2002 – First Round
2-1	2-4 (33.3%)	5-1 (83.3%)	2002 – First Round
2-2	4-6 (40%)	4-6 (40%)	2002 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	4-8 (33.3%)	4-8 (33.3%)	1977 – First Round
0-1	4-4 (50%)	1-7 (12.5%)	1976 – First Round
1-0	2-2 (50%)	3-1 (75%)	1977 – First Round
1-1	2-4 (33.3%)	2-4 (33.3%)	1977 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Detroit Pistons history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in in Detroit Pistons history was in the 2003 Eastern Conference First Round against the Orlando Magic, when the Pistons trailed 1-3 and came back to win in 7 games.

How many times have the Detroit Pistons played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Detroit Pistons have played 45 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 25-20 (55.6%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2019 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 2018-19 Milwaukee Bucks in 4 games.

How many times have the Detroit Pistons played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Detroit Pistons have played 20 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 10-10 (50%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 2002 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they beat the 2001-02 Toronto Raptors in 5 games.

How many times have the Detroit Pistons played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Detroit Pistons have played 12 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 4-8 (33.3%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1977 Western Conference First Round, in which they lost to the 1976-77 Golden State Warriors in 3 games.

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