Record: 54-28, Finished 1st in NBA Central Division
Coach: Larry Brown (54-28)
Executive: Joe Dumars
PTS/G: 93.3 (24th of 30) Opp PTS/G: 89.5 (2nd of 30)
SRS: 3.31 (6th of 30) Pace: 87.2 (30th of 30)
Off Rtg: 105.6 (17th of 30) Def Rtg: 101.2 (3rd of 30) Net Rtg: +4.4 (6th of 30)
Expected W-L: 53-29 (6th of 30)
Preseason Odds: Championship +900, Over-Under 56.5
Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills Attendance: 905,116 (1st of 30)
NBA 2005 Playoffs:
Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (4-1) versus Philadelphia 76ers
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Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-2) versus Indiana Pacers
(Series Stats)
Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-3) versus Miami Heat
(Series Stats)
Lost NBA Finals (3-4) versus San Antonio Spurs
(Series Stats)
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