Detroit Pistons 1998-99 Roster and Stats

The 1998-99 Detroit Pistons season was marked by significant changes and challenges. The team, coached by Alvin Gentry, finished the lockout-shortened season with a 29-21 record, securing the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. This season was notable for the acquisition of Christian Laettner and Jerry Stackhouse, who provided a strong scoring punch alongside Grant Hill. Hill led the team in scoring, averaging 21.1 points per game, and continued to be a versatile force with his all-around play.

Despite their strong regular-season performance, the Pistons faced a disappointing first-round playoff exit. They were swept by the Atlanta Hawks in a best-of-five series. This season’s outcome highlighted the need for further roster adjustments to improve playoff competitiveness. Overall, while the team showed promise during the regular season, their postseason struggles underscored the challenges they faced in making a deeper playoff run.

  • Regular Season Record: 29-21
  • Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 2-3

Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats for 1998-99 Season

POINTS
Season Stats Player Image
Grant Hill
21.1
REBOUNDS
Season Stats Player Image
Grant Hill
7.1
ASSISTS
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Grant Hill
6.0
Regular SeasonPlayoffs
PlayerGPPTSREBASTSTLBLK3P%GPPTSREBASTSTLBLK3P%
Grant Hill5021.17.16.01.60.50.0519.47.27.42.00.40.0
Jerry Stackhouse4214.52.52.80.80.527.8510.01.61.20.40.225.0
Lindsey Hunter4911.93.43.91.80.238.657.23.02.41.40.027.3
Joe Dumars3811.31.83.50.60.140.3510.21.42.60.40.052.6
Bison Dele4910.55.61.40.80.80.0510.66.40.20.60.40.0
Christian Laettner167.63.41.50.90.833.3510.22.82.20.80.20.0
Jerome Williams507.17.00.51.30.10.056.26.40.80.80.00.0
Jud Buechler505.52.71.10.70.341.251.62.60.60.60.225.0
Don Reid475.13.60.70.60.90.041.01.00.30.00.00.0
Korleone Young34.31.30.30.00.025.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Loy Vaught373.43.90.30.40.20.022.00.50.00.50.00.0
Charles O'Bannon183.11.90.70.10.20.041.00.30.30.00.00.0
Khalid Reeves112.30.61.00.40.033.300.00.00.00.00.00.0
Eric Montross462.13.00.30.30.60.051.42.60.00.00.40.0
Mikki Moore22.00.50.00.00.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Mark Macon71.30.70.60.70.133.300.00.00.00.00.00.0
Corey Beck81.30.60.00.30.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0
Steve Henson41.00.00.80.30.00.000.00.00.00.00.00.0

Detroit Pistons in the 1999 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Atlanta Hawks

In the 1999 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons faced off against the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Despite a strong regular season performance, the Pistons struggled offensively and were ultimately swept by the Hawks in a best-of-five series, losing 3-0. This early exit highlighted Detroit's need for improved scoring depth to complement their defensive prowess.

DateOpponentResultHigh Scorer
May 08, 1999@ Atlanta HawksL 90-70
Grant Hill (26 pts)
May 10, 1999@ Atlanta HawksL 89-69
Grant Hill (15 pts)
May 12, 1999vs. Atlanta HawksW 79-63
Christian Laettner (15 pts)
May 14, 1999vs. Atlanta HawksW 103-82
Grant Hill (23 pts)
May 16, 1999@ Atlanta HawksL 87-75
Grant Hill (21 pts)

Detroit Pistons 1998-99 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1998-99 season for the Detroit Pistons.

DateOpponentResultHigh Scorer
Feb 05, 1999@ Miami HeatW 95-81
Jerry Stackhouse (24 pts)
Feb 07, 1999vs. Indiana PacersW 107-98
Grant Hill (26 pts)
Feb 08, 1999vs. Washington WizardsW 106-103
Grant Hill (46 pts)
Feb 09, 1999@ Philadelphia 76ersL 90-86
Grant Hill (32 pts)
Feb 11, 1999vs. Orlando MagicL 87-81
Grant Hill (25 pts)
Feb 15, 1999@ New York KnicksL 78-69
Grant Hill (31 pts)
Feb 16, 1999@ New Jersey NetsL 97-82
Grant Hill (22 pts)
Feb 17, 1999vs. Miami HeatL 91-80
Grant Hill (22 pts)
Feb 19, 1999@ Phoenix SunsW 101-93
Jerry Stackhouse (23 pts)
Feb 21, 1999@ San Antonio SpursL 85-64
Grant Hill (16 pts)
Feb 23, 1999vs. Toronto RaptorsW 106-80
Jerry Stackhouse (18 pts)
Feb 24, 1999vs. Cleveland CavaliersW 89-73
Joe Dumars (26 pts)
Feb 26, 1999vs. Miami HeatW 95-93
Grant Hill (22 pts)
Feb 28, 1999vs. New York KnicksW 89-68
Joe Dumars (21 pts)
Mar 02, 1999@ Chicago BullsW 108-78
Grant Hill (17 pts)
Mar 04, 1999@ Cleveland CavaliersW 99-84
Grant Hill (28 pts)
Mar 06, 1999@ Orlando MagicL 87-82
Grant Hill (17 pts)
Mar 08, 1999vs. Washington WizardsW 75-71
Grant Hill (19 pts)
Mar 10, 1999@ Washington WizardsL 97-87
Grant Hill (16 pts)
Mar 12, 1999vs. Boston CelticsW 93-83
Grant Hill (33 pts)
Mar 14, 1999vs. Atlanta HawksL 85-72
Grant Hill (27 pts)
Mar 16, 1999@ Cleveland CavaliersL 86-82
Grant Hill (23 pts)
Mar 17, 1999vs. Toronto RaptorsL 103-101
Bison Dele (23 pts)
Mar 19, 1999vs. Dallas MavericksW 94-87
Jerry Stackhouse (15 pts)
Mar 21, 1999vs. Utah JazzW 104-101
Jerry Stackhouse (32 pts)
Mar 22, 1999@ Milwaukee BucksL 115-86
Christian Laettner (17 pts)
Mar 24, 1999@ New Jersey NetsW 84-71
Bison Dele (18 pts)
Mar 26, 1999vs. Milwaukee BucksW 90-85
Jerry Stackhouse (34 pts)
Mar 28, 1999vs. Seattle SuperSonicsW 104-87
Lindsey Hunter (20 pts)
Mar 30, 1999@ Atlanta HawksW 93-77
Grant Hill (28 pts)
Mar 31, 1999@ Boston CelticsW 87-72
Lindsey Hunter (17 pts)
Apr 01, 1999vs. Chicago BullsW 107-75
Grant Hill (18 pts)
Apr 03, 1999vs. Orlando MagicL 92-77
Bison Dele (20 pts)
Apr 05, 1999vs. Indiana PacersL 88-86
Bison Dele (19 pts)
Apr 07, 1999vs. Atlanta HawksW 89-82
Grant Hill (30 pts)
Apr 09, 1999@ Indiana PacersW 102-101
Grant Hill (30 pts)
Apr 11, 1999@ Minnesota TimberwolvesL 88-79
Grant Hill (27 pts)
Apr 12, 1999vs. Charlotte HornetsL 92-86
Don Reid (25 pts)
Apr 14, 1999@ Charlotte HornetsL 83-79
Lindsey Hunter (20 pts)
Apr 16, 1999vs. New York KnicksW 80-71
Lindsey Hunter (23 pts)
Apr 18, 1999@ Orlando MagicL 88-81
Lindsey Hunter (25 pts)
Apr 21, 1999@ Charlotte HornetsL 88-85
Grant Hill (28 pts)
Apr 22, 1999vs. Philadelphia 76ersL 104-96
Joe Dumars (19 pts)
Apr 25, 1999@ Toronto RaptorsW 91-83
Jerry Stackhouse (24 pts)
Apr 27, 1999@ Boston CelticsW 92-85
Grant Hill (32 pts)
Apr 28, 1999vs. New Jersey NetsW 101-93
Grant Hill (25 pts)
Apr 30, 1999@ Milwaukee BucksW 81-76
Joe Dumars (20 pts)
May 02, 1999vs. Philadelphia 76ersW 100-96
Grant Hill (35 pts)
May 03, 1999@ Chicago BullsW 115-71
Grant Hill (22 pts)
May 05, 1999@ Philadelphia 76ersL 105-100
Grant Hill (27 pts)