The 2015-16 Detroit Pistons saw a significant turnaround as they finished with a 44-38 record, marking their first winning season since 2007-08. Under coach Stan Van Gundy, the Pistons clinched the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference, returning to the playoffs for the first time in seven years. Key to their success was the breakout performance of Andre Drummond, who led the league in rebounds, averaging 14.8 per game, and earned his first All-Star selection.
Point guard Reggie Jackson played a pivotal role, leading the team with 18.8 points and 6.2 assists per game. The mid-season acquisition of Tobias Harris from the Orlando Magic bolstered their lineup. Despite their efforts, the Pistons were swept in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers, who went on to win the NBA Championship. The season marked a positive step in Detroit’s rebuilding process, setting a foundation for future success.
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-4
Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats for 2015-16 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Reggie Jackson | 79 | 18.8 | 3.2 | 6.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 35.3 | 4 | 14.3 | 3.3 | 9.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 16.7 |
| Tobias Harris | 27 | 16.6 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 37.5 | 4 | 14.5 | 9.5 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 33.3 |
| Andre Drummond | 81 | 16.2 | 14.8 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 33.3 | 4 | 16.8 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 76 | 14.5 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 30.9 | 4 | 15.3 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 44.4 |
| Marcus Morris | 80 | 14.1 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 36.2 | 4 | 17.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 38.9 |
| Ersan İlyasova | 52 | 11.3 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 36.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Stanley Johnson | 73 | 8.1 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 30.7 | 4 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 60.0 |
| Jodie Meeks | 3 | 7.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 44.4 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brandon Jennings | 23 | 6.8 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 31.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aron Baynes | 81 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 4 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Tolliver | 72 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 36.0 | 3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | 12 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 10.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steve Blake | 58 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 34.4 | 4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Darrun Hilliard | 38 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 38.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Reggie Bullock | 37 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 41.5 | 2 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 66.7 |
| Justin Harper | 5 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 44.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joel Anthony | 19 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Detroit Pistons in the 2016 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
In the 2016 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, marking their first playoff appearance since 2009. Despite a resilient effort, the Pistons were swept in four games by the LeBron James-led Cavaliers, who showcased their championship-caliber prowess. Detroit's young core, including Andre Drummond and Reggie Jackson, gained valuable postseason experience despite the early exit.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 106-101 | |
| Apr 20, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-90 | |
| Apr 22, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 101-91 | |
| Apr 24, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 100-98 |
Detroit Pistons 2015-16 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2015-16 season for the Detroit Pistons.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-94 | |
| Oct 28, 2015 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 92-87 | |
| Oct 30, 2015 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 98-94 | |
| Nov 03, 2015 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 94-82 | |
| Nov 06, 2015 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 100-92 | |
| Nov 08, 2015 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 120-103 | |
| Nov 09, 2015 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 109-95 | |
| Nov 11, 2015 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 101-92 | |
| Nov 14, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-96 | |
| Nov 15, 2015 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-85 | |
| Nov 17, 2015 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-99 | |
| Nov 20, 2015 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 96-86 | |
| Nov 21, 2015 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 97-95 | |
| Nov 23, 2015 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 109-88 | |
| Nov 25, 2015 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-81 | |
| Nov 27, 2015 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 103-87 | |
| Nov 29, 2015 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 87-83 | |
| Nov 30, 2015 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 116-105 | |
| Dec 02, 2015 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 127-122 | |
| Dec 04, 2015 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-95 | |
| Dec 06, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 111-91 | |
| Dec 07, 2015 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 104-84 | |
| Dec 09, 2015 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 93-92 | |
| Dec 11, 2015 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 107-95 | |
| Dec 12, 2015 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 118-96 | |
| Dec 14, 2015 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 105-103 | |
| Dec 16, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 119-116 | |
| Dec 18, 2015 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 147-144 | |
| Dec 22, 2015 | @ Miami Heat | W 93-92 | |
| Dec 23, 2015 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 107-100 | |
| Dec 26, 2015 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 99-93 | |
| Dec 29, 2015 | @ New York Knicks | L 108-96 | |
| Dec 31, 2015 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-90 | |
| Jan 02, 2016 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 94-82 | |
| Jan 04, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 115-89 | |
| Jan 06, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | W 99-94 | |
| Jan 09, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 103-89 | |
| Jan 12, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 109-99 | |
| Jan 14, 2016 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 103-101 | |
| Jan 16, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 113-95 | |
| Jan 18, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 111-101 | |
| Jan 20, 2016 | @ Houston Rockets | W 123-114 | |
| Jan 21, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 115-99 | |
| Jan 23, 2016 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 104-101 | |
| Jan 25, 2016 | @ Utah Jazz | W 95-92 | |
| Jan 27, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-97 | |
| Jan 29, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-106 | |
| Jan 30, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 111-107 | |
| Feb 01, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 105-100 | |
| Feb 03, 2016 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-95 | |
| Feb 04, 2016 | vs. New York Knicks | W 111-105 | |
| Feb 06, 2016 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 112-104 | |
| Feb 08, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 103-89 | |
| Feb 10, 2016 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 103-92 | |
| Feb 19, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 98-86 | |
| Feb 21, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 111-106 | |
| Feb 22, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-88 | |
| Feb 24, 2016 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-91 | |
| Feb 27, 2016 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-91 | |
| Feb 28, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 114-101 | |
| Mar 02, 2016 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 97-81 | |
| Mar 05, 2016 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-89 | |
| Mar 06, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 123-103 | |
| Mar 09, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 102-96 | |
| Mar 11, 2016 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 118-103 | |
| Mar 12, 2016 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 125-111 | |
| Mar 14, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 124-81 | |
| Mar 16, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 118-114 | |
| Mar 18, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 115-108 | |
| Mar 19, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 115-103 | |
| Mar 21, 2016 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 92-91 | |
| Mar 23, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 118-102 | |
| Mar 25, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 112-105 | |
| Mar 26, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 112-95 | |
| Mar 29, 2016 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 88-82 | |
| Apr 01, 2016 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 98-89 | |
| Apr 02, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 94-90 | |
| Apr 05, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | L 107-89 | |
| Apr 06, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | W 108-104 | |
| Apr 08, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 112-99 | |
| Apr 12, 2016 | vs. Miami Heat | L 99-93 | |
| Apr 13, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-110 |