Detroit Pistons 2001-02 Roster and Stats

The 2001-02 Detroit Pistons marked a significant turnaround under new head coach Rick Carlisle. The team finished the regular season with an impressive 50-32 record, securing the Central Division title for the first time since 1990. Key to their success was the emergence of Ben Wallace, who anchored the defense and earned the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.

Offensively, Jerry Stackhouse led the team in scoring, while newly acquired Chauncey Billups provided stability at the point guard position. The Pistons’ balanced approach and defensive prowess helped them secure the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. In the postseason, they advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, defeating the Toronto Raptors in the first round before falling to the Boston Celtics in a hard-fought five-game series. This season laid the foundation for Detroit’s future success in the early 2000s.

Regular Season Record: 50-32
Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1-4

Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats for 2001-02 Season

POINTS

Jerry Stackhouse

21.4

REBOUNDS

Ben Wallace

13.0

ASSISTS

Jerry Stackhouse

5.3

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Jerry Stackhouse	76	21.4	4.1	5.3	1.0	0.5	28.7	10	17.6	4.3	4.3	0.6	0.6	34.0
Clifford Robinson	80	14.6	4.8	2.5	1.1	1.2	37.8	10	13.2	3.0	2.9	1.8	1.9	34.0
Corliss Williamson	78	13.6	4.1	1.2	0.6	0.3	20.0	10	13.3	5.3	1.0	0.9	0.2	0.0
Chucky Atkins	79	12.1	2.0	3.3	0.9	0.1	41.1	10	11.3	2.4	3.4	0.6	0.1	35.9
Jon Barry	82	9.0	2.9	3.3	1.1	0.2	46.9	10	8.0	2.0	2.1	0.4	0.1	44.7
Ben Wallace	80	7.6	13.0	1.4	1.7	3.5	0.0	10	7.3	16.1	1.2	1.9	2.6	0.0
Željko Rebrača	74	6.9	3.9	0.5	0.4	1.0	0.0	5	4.2	2.0	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.0
Dana Barros	29	6.7	2.0	2.7	0.5	0.1	33.8	4	0.5	0.0	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
Damon Jones	67	5.1	1.5	2.1	0.3	0.0	37.1	10	4.3	2.1	2.5	0.5	0.0	29.6
Ratko Varda	1	5.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Michael Curry	82	4.0	2.0	1.5	0.6	0.1	26.9	10	5.7	1.4	1.2	0.4	0.0	38.5
Rodney White	16	3.5	1.1	0.8	0.6	0.1	22.2	1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Victor Alexander	15	2.7	1.9	0.4	0.0	0.1	0.0	1	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Mikki Moore	30	2.6	1.8	0.4	0.2	0.3	49.9	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Brian Cardinal	8	2.1	0.8	0.3	0.1	0.0	42.9	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Detroit Pistons in the 2002 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Toronto Raptors

In the 2002 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons faced off against the Toronto Raptors in the first round, securing a hard-fought victory in a five-game series. The Pistons, led by standout performances from Jerry Stackhouse and Ben Wallace, showcased their defensive prowess and resilience, overcoming a 2-1 series deficit. This series win marked the Pistons' first playoff series victory since 1991, setting the stage for their resurgence in the early 2000s.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 21, 2002	vs. Toronto Raptors	W 85-63	Jerry Stackhouse (20 pts)
Apr 24, 2002	vs. Toronto Raptors	W 96-91	Jerry Stackhouse (31 pts)
Apr 27, 2002	@ Toronto Raptors	L 94-84	Chucky Atkins (21 pts)
Apr 29, 2002	@ Toronto Raptors	L 89-83	Chucky Atkins (20 pts)
May 02, 2002	vs. Toronto Raptors	W 85-82	Corliss Williamson (23 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. Boston Celtics

In the 2002 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons reached the second round, where they faced the Boston Celtics. Despite a strong regular season finish, the Pistons struggled against the Celtics' formidable defense and dynamic playmaking, ultimately falling in five games. This series highlighted the Pistons' need for further roster adjustments, which eventually led to their championship run in the following years.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
May 05, 2002	vs. Boston Celtics	W 96-84	Clifford Robinson (30 pts)
May 08, 2002	vs. Boston Celtics	L 85-77	Jerry Stackhouse (25 pts)
May 10, 2002	@ Boston Celtics	L 66-64	Jerry Stackhouse (19 pts)
May 12, 2002	@ Boston Celtics	L 90-79	Clifford Robinson (24 pts)
May 14, 2002	vs. Boston Celtics	L 90-81	Chucky Atkins (22 pts)

Detroit Pistons 2001-02 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 2001-02 season for the Detroit Pistons.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 30, 2001	@ Dallas Mavericks	L 94-87	Jerry Stackhouse (27 pts)
Nov 01, 2001	@ Memphis Grizzlies	W 90-80	Jerry Stackhouse (34 pts)
Nov 02, 2001	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 102-88	Jerry Stackhouse (24 pts)
Nov 04, 2001	vs. Washington Wizards	W 100-78	Jerry Stackhouse (28 pts)
Nov 07, 2001	@ Chicago Bulls	W 97-73	Clifford Robinson (23 pts)
Nov 11, 2001	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	L 100-98	Jerry Stackhouse (29 pts)
Nov 15, 2001	vs. Dallas Mavericks	W 115-89	Jerry Stackhouse (28 pts)
Nov 17, 2001	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 104-98	Jerry Stackhouse (18 pts)
Nov 20, 2001	@ Toronto Raptors	W 88-84	Clifford Robinson (22 pts)
Nov 21, 2001	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 94-89	Clifford Robinson (35 pts)
Nov 23, 2001	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 106-99	Jon Barry (25 pts)
Nov 24, 2001	vs. Memphis Grizzlies	W 91-84	Clifford Robinson (23 pts)
Nov 26, 2001	@ Orlando Magic	W 105-100	Clifford Robinson (30 pts)
Nov 28, 2001	vs. Charlotte Hornets	L 104-96	Jerry Stackhouse (26 pts)
Nov 30, 2001	@ Charlotte Hornets	W 110-105	Jerry Stackhouse (31 pts)
Dec 01, 2001	@ New York Knicks	W 100-97	Jerry Stackhouse (25 pts)
Dec 04, 2001	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 100-88	Corliss Williamson (19 pts)
Dec 05, 2001	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 95-91	Chucky Atkins (23 pts)
Dec 09, 2001	vs. Houston Rockets	W 105-77	Jon Barry (15 pts)
Dec 13, 2001	vs. New York Knicks	W 99-97	Corliss Williamson (24 pts)
Dec 16, 2001	@ Los Angeles Clippers	L 82-77	Jerry Stackhouse (26 pts)
Dec 18, 2001	@ Sacramento Kings	L 102-98	Jerry Stackhouse (35 pts)
Dec 19, 2001	@ Golden State Warriors	L 101-88	Jerry Stackhouse (21 pts)
Dec 21, 2001	@ Portland Trail Blazers	L 83-81	Jerry Stackhouse (23 pts)
Dec 22, 2001	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 117-89	Jerry Stackhouse (18 pts)
Dec 27, 2001	vs. New Jersey Nets	L 88-75	Jerry Stackhouse (16 pts)
Dec 28, 2001	@ Orlando Magic	L 87-78	Ben Wallace (16 pts)
Dec 30, 2001	vs. Miami Heat	W 86-80	Jerry Stackhouse (24 pts)
Jan 02, 2002	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 97-85	Željko Rebrača (17 pts)
Jan 03, 2002	@ Houston Rockets	L 99-97	Jerry Stackhouse (29 pts)
Jan 05, 2002	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 101-91	Jerry Stackhouse (29 pts)
Jan 07, 2002	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	L 109-93	Jerry Stackhouse (24 pts)
Jan 08, 2002	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	L 121-92	Jerry Stackhouse (27 pts)
Jan 11, 2002	@ Boston Celtics	L 104-90	Jerry Stackhouse (21 pts)
Jan 12, 2002	vs. Charlotte Hornets	W 104-76	Jerry Stackhouse (27 pts)
Jan 15, 2002	vs. Toronto Raptors	L 92-90	Jerry Stackhouse (38 pts)
Jan 18, 2002	@ Indiana Pacers	W 96-93	Jerry Stackhouse (32 pts)
Jan 19, 2002	vs. Boston Celtics	W 94-91	Jerry Stackhouse (28 pts)
Jan 21, 2002	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	L 97-79	Jerry Stackhouse (19 pts)
Jan 23, 2002	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	W 104-83	Jerry Stackhouse (40 pts)
Jan 25, 2002	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 107-90	Chucky Atkins (21 pts)
Jan 29, 2002	@ Washington Wizards	W 89-86	Jerry Stackhouse (24 pts)
Jan 30, 2002	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 88-71	Jerry Stackhouse (32 pts)
Feb 01, 2002	vs. Orlando Magic	L 85-83	Jerry Stackhouse (18 pts)
Feb 02, 2002	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 115-107	Jerry Stackhouse (23 pts)
Feb 05, 2002	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 86-82	Jerry Stackhouse (29 pts)
Feb 07, 2002	vs. Los Angeles Clippers	W 105-92	Jerry Stackhouse (17 pts)
Feb 12, 2002	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 99-71	Corliss Williamson (10 pts)
Feb 14, 2002	@ New Jersey Nets	W 85-80	Jerry Stackhouse (22 pts)
Feb 15, 2002	@ New York Knicks	W 101-90	Ben Wallace (19 pts)
Feb 18, 2002	vs. Toronto Raptors	W 89-76	Jerry Stackhouse (21 pts)
Feb 20, 2002	vs. Washington Wizards	W 97-90	Corliss Williamson (22 pts)
Feb 22, 2002	@ Toronto Raptors	W 80-72	Clifford Robinson (21 pts)
Feb 24, 2002	@ Milwaukee Bucks	L 89-82	Jerry Stackhouse (19 pts)
Feb 27, 2002	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 101-89	Corliss Williamson (24 pts)
Mar 01, 2002	vs. Orlando Magic	W 110-102	Clifford Robinson (24 pts)
Mar 03, 2002	@ Charlotte Hornets	W 83-81	Jerry Stackhouse (28 pts)
Mar 05, 2002	vs. Miami Heat	L 93-91	Jerry Stackhouse (22 pts)
Mar 07, 2002	@ Washington Wizards	W 95-92	Corliss Williamson (23 pts)
Mar 08, 2002	@ Boston Celtics	L 117-92	Chucky Atkins (17 pts)
Mar 10, 2002	vs. Indiana Pacers	L 89-84	Corliss Williamson (22 pts)
Mar 13, 2002	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 85-84	Chucky Atkins (19 pts)
Mar 15, 2002	vs. Utah Jazz	L 100-97	Jerry Stackhouse (24 pts)
Mar 16, 2002	@ Milwaukee Bucks	W 102-94	Jerry Stackhouse (25 pts)
Mar 18, 2002	@ Denver Nuggets	W 98-91	Jerry Stackhouse (24 pts)
Mar 19, 2002	@ Utah Jazz	W 94-87	Chucky Atkins (20 pts)
Mar 21, 2002	@ Phoenix Suns	W 95-82	Clifford Robinson (28 pts)
Mar 22, 2002	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 94-82	Jerry Stackhouse (21 pts)
Mar 24, 2002	vs. Boston Celtics	W 109-101	Jerry Stackhouse (30 pts)
Mar 26, 2002	@ Indiana Pacers	W 96-77	Corliss Williamson (23 pts)
Mar 27, 2002	vs. New York Knicks	L 89-82	Chucky Atkins (18 pts)
Mar 29, 2002	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 110-103	Jerry Stackhouse (21 pts)
Mar 31, 2002	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 86-82	Jerry Stackhouse (22 pts)
Apr 02, 2002	@ Miami Heat	W 90-87	Corliss Williamson (20 pts)
Apr 03, 2002	vs. Sacramento Kings	L 107-86	Corliss Williamson (13 pts)
Apr 05, 2002	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 92-88	Jerry Stackhouse (34 pts)
Apr 08, 2002	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 105-99	Chucky Atkins (20 pts)
Apr 10, 2002	vs. Chicago Bulls	L 102-101	Clifford Robinson (27 pts)
Apr 12, 2002	vs. San Antonio Spurs	L 96-86	Chucky Atkins (18 pts)
Apr 13, 2002	@ Chicago Bulls	W 124-106	Chucky Atkins (26 pts)
Apr 16, 2002	@ New Jersey Nets	W 103-98	Chucky Atkins (21 pts)
Apr 17, 2002	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 123-89	Clifford Robinson (24 pts)

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