The 2000-01 Detroit Pistons had a transitional NBA season, finishing with a 32-50 record. Under head coach George Irvine, the team struggled to find consistency, ultimately missing the playoffs. The season marked the arrival of Jerry Stackhouse as the team’s leading scorer, who averaged 29.8 points per game, making him the second-leading scorer in the league that year. Despite his efforts, the Pistons lacked the depth and defensive prowess to compete in the highly competitive Central Division.
Key players like Grant Hill had departed for Orlando, and the Pistons relied on players such as Chucky Atkins and Cliff Robinson to fill the void. The season was a stepping stone for the franchise, setting the stage for future rebuilding efforts. Despite not achieving notable success, the Pistons began laying the groundwork for a more competitive team in the years to follow.
- Regular Season Record: 32-50
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats for 2000-01 Season
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Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
Jerry Stackhouse | 80 | 29.8 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 35.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Corliss Williamson | 27 | 15.2 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Joe Smith | 69 | 12.3 | 7.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Chucky Atkins | 81 | 12.0 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 35.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Dana Barros | 60 | 8.0 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 41.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Jerome Williams | 33 | 7.3 | 8.4 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Ben Wallace | 80 | 6.4 | 13.2 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
John Wallace | 40 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 13.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Cedric Ceballos | 13 | 5.8 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 27.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Mateen Cleaves | 78 | 5.4 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 29.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Michael Curry | 68 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 44.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Mikki Moore | 81 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Billy Owens | 45 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 15.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Jud Buechler | 57 | 3.4 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 41.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Eric Montross | 42 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Brian Cardinal | 15 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Kornél Dávid | 10 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |

Detroit Pistons 2000-01 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2000-01 season for the Detroit Pistons.
Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
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Oct 31, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 104-95 | |
Nov 01, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-83 | |
Nov 03, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 100-93 | |
Nov 04, 2000 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 97-88 | |
Nov 08, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-94 | |
Nov 09, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 108-94 | |
Nov 11, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 94-84 | |
Nov 12, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 101-92 | |
Nov 15, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 92-88 | |
Nov 17, 2000 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 96-89 | |
Nov 19, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 105-96 | |
Nov 21, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 117-98 | |
Nov 24, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 118-96 | |
Nov 26, 2000 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 94-79 | |
Nov 29, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 97-76 | |
Dec 01, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-93 | |
Dec 03, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 93-87 | |
Dec 05, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 91-83 | |
Dec 06, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 112-99 | |
Dec 09, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 114-83 | |
Dec 10, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 112-88 | |
Dec 13, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 92-69 | |
Dec 15, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 99-90 | |
Dec 17, 2000 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 99-90 | |
Dec 19, 2000 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 89-84 | |
Dec 20, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 108-106 | |
Dec 23, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 106-93 | |
Dec 26, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 101-96 | |
Dec 28, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | L 102-96 | |
Dec 30, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | L 110-102 | |
Dec 31, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | L 110-96 | |
Jan 03, 2001 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-104 | |
Jan 04, 2001 | @ Houston Rockets | L 107-97 | |
Jan 06, 2001 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-101 | |
Jan 10, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 110-85 | |
Jan 12, 2001 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 111-90 | |
Jan 14, 2001 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 103-96 | |
Jan 16, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | L 93-85 | |
Jan 18, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 116-110 | |
Jan 19, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | L 97-91 | |
Jan 21, 2001 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-98 | |
Jan 24, 2001 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 106-73 | |
Jan 26, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 105-89 | |
Jan 27, 2001 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-103 | |
Jan 29, 2001 | @ Boston Celtics | L 99-87 | |
Jan 31, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 112-103 | |
Feb 02, 2001 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 102-95 | |
Feb 03, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 88-81 | |
Feb 06, 2001 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 94-83 | |
Feb 08, 2001 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 103-90 | |
Feb 14, 2001 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 105-86 | |
Feb 15, 2001 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 82-73 | |
Feb 19, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-106 | |
Feb 21, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 90-85 | |
Feb 23, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 99-78 | |
Feb 25, 2001 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 101-94 | |
Feb 28, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-100 | |
Mar 02, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | L 97-93 | |
Mar 04, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 93-84 | |
Mar 05, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | L 87-84 | |
Mar 07, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | L 112-102 | |
Mar 09, 2001 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 108-75 | |
Mar 11, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 95-78 | |
Mar 14, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | L 103-96 | |
Mar 15, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 125-119 | |
Mar 17, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-90 | |
Mar 18, 2001 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-96 | |
Mar 20, 2001 | @ Utah Jazz | L 84-79 | |
Mar 22, 2001 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 103-98 | |
Mar 24, 2001 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 103-95 | |
Mar 27, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 101-94 | |
Mar 30, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 100-97 | |
Apr 01, 2001 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 104-87 | |
Apr 03, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 110-83 | |
Apr 04, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 90-84 | |
Apr 07, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 97-92 | |
Apr 09, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 81-69 | |
Apr 11, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 99-87 | |
Apr 14, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 129-124 | |
Apr 15, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 99-90 | |
Apr 17, 2001 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 94-92 | |
Apr 18, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | L 94-88 |