Detroit Pistons 2002-03 Roster and Stats

The 2002-03 Detroit Pistons had a standout season, finishing with a 50-32 record. Under the leadership of head coach Rick Carlisle, they secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference Central Division. Key players included Chauncey Billups, who emerged as a reliable point guard, and Richard Hamilton, who provided offensive firepower.

Defensively, the team was anchored by Ben Wallace, who won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The Pistons’ gritty defense was a hallmark of their gameplay, allowing them to grind out numerous close victories. In the playoffs, the Pistons advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1991, ultimately losing to the New Jersey Nets in a six-game series. This season laid the groundwork for future success, marking the Pistons as a formidable force in the league.

Regular Season Record: 50-32
Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-3, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-2, Eastern Conference Finals: 0-4

Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats for 2002-03 Season

POINTS

Richard Hamilton

19.7

REBOUNDS

Ben Wallace

15.4

ASSISTS

Chauncey Billups

3.9

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Richard Hamilton	82	19.7	3.9	2.5	0.8	0.2	26.9	17	22.5	3.9	2.6	0.8	0.1	33.3
Chauncey Billups	74	16.2	3.7	3.9	0.9	0.2	39.2	14	18.0	3.4	4.7	0.6	0.1	31.0
Clifford Robinson	81	12.2	3.9	3.3	1.1	1.1	33.6	17	9.3	2.7	2.9	0.9	0.8	37.3
Corliss Williamson	82	12.0	4.4	1.3	0.5	0.3	18.2	15	7.8	2.2	1.0	0.3	0.2	0.0
Chucky Atkins	65	7.1	1.5	2.7	0.4	0.1	35.5	17	6.1	1.2	1.5	1.0	0.0	36.7
Jon Barry	80	6.9	2.3	2.6	0.8	0.2	40.7	14	5.0	1.7	1.4	0.6	0.1	45.5
Ben Wallace	73	6.9	15.4	1.6	1.4	3.2	16.7	17	8.9	16.3	1.6	2.5	3.1	0.0
Mehmet Okur	72	6.9	4.7	1.0	0.3	0.5	33.9	17	5.5	4.1	0.8	0.7	0.7	53.9
Željko Rebrača	30	6.6	3.1	0.3	0.2	0.6	0.0	4	4.3	1.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Tayshaun Prince	42	3.3	1.1	0.6	0.2	0.3	42.6	15	9.4	3.8	1.5	0.5	0.9	29.2
Michael Curry	78	3.0	1.6	1.3	0.6	0.1	29.6	15	2.7	1.1	1.1	0.5	0.1	33.3
Danny Manning	13	2.6	1.4	0.5	0.7	0.2	37.5	4	0.5	0.8	0.0	0.0	0.3	0.0
Hubert Davis	43	1.8	0.8	0.7	0.1	0.0	33.3	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Don Reid	1	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Pepe Sánchez	9	0.0	0.7	0.9	0.6	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Detroit Pistons in the 2003 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Orlando Magic

In the first round of the 2003 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons faced a tough challenge against the Orlando Magic, narrowly escaping with a 4-3 series victory. After falling behind 3-1, the Pistons showcased resilience and defensive tenacity, led by Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace, to win three consecutive games and advance. This comeback set the tone for the team's gritty playoff run, highlighting their potential as future Eastern Conference contenders.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 20, 2003	vs. Orlando Magic	L 99-94	Richard Hamilton (28 pts)
Apr 23, 2003	vs. Orlando Magic	W 89-77	Richard Hamilton (30 pts)
Apr 25, 2003	@ Orlando Magic	L 89-80	Richard Hamilton (22 pts)
Apr 27, 2003	@ Orlando Magic	L 100-92	Chauncey Billups (25 pts)
Apr 30, 2003	vs. Orlando Magic	W 98-67	Richard Hamilton (24 pts)
May 02, 2003	@ Orlando Magic	W 103-88	Chauncey Billups (40 pts)
May 04, 2003	vs. Orlando Magic	W 108-93	Chauncey Billups (37 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers

In the second round of the 2003 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons showcased their tenacity and depth by overcoming the Philadelphia 76ers in a hard-fought six-game series. With Chauncey Billups leading the team and Ben Wallace anchoring the defense, the Pistons' ability to stifle Allen Iverson and the 76ers' offensive threats was pivotal. This series victory propelled Detroit to the Eastern Conference Finals, highlighting their transformation into a formidable contender.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
May 06, 2003	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 98-87	Richard Hamilton (25 pts)
May 08, 2003	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 104-97	Chucky Atkins (23 pts)
May 10, 2003	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 93-83	Richard Hamilton (24 pts)
May 11, 2003	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 95-82	Richard Hamilton (30 pts)
May 14, 2003	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 78-77	Richard Hamilton (20 pts)
May 16, 2003	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 93-89	Chauncey Billups (28 pts)

2003 Conference Championship vs. New Jersey Nets

In the 2003 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons reached the Eastern Conference Finals, showcasing their gritty defense and resilience. Despite their efforts, they were overpowered by the New Jersey Nets, who swept the series 4-0. This experience, however, set the stage for the Pistons' future success, as they built on this foundation to become NBA champions in 2004.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
May 18, 2003	vs. New Jersey Nets	L 76-74	Richard Hamilton (24 pts)
May 20, 2003	vs. New Jersey Nets	L 88-86	Richard Hamilton (24 pts)
May 22, 2003	@ New Jersey Nets	L 97-85	Richard Hamilton (21 pts)
May 24, 2003	@ New Jersey Nets	L 102-82	Clifford Robinson (21 pts)

Detroit Pistons 2002-03 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 2002-03 season for the Detroit Pistons.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 30, 2002	vs. New York Knicks	W 86-77	Richard Hamilton (22 pts)
Nov 01, 2002	vs. Memphis Grizzlies	W 109-86	Richard Hamilton (23 pts)
Nov 03, 2002	@ Los Angeles Clippers	L 74-72	Richard Hamilton (25 pts)
Nov 04, 2002	@ Phoenix Suns	W 84-82	Richard Hamilton (22 pts)
Nov 06, 2002	@ Utah Jazz	W 80-78	Richard Hamilton (28 pts)
Nov 07, 2002	@ Denver Nuggets	W 89-63	Chauncey Billups (21 pts)
Nov 09, 2002	@ Dallas Mavericks	L 114-75	Richard Hamilton (19 pts)
Nov 12, 2002	vs. New Orleans Hornets	W 93-87	Chucky Atkins (20 pts)
Nov 15, 2002	vs. Utah Jazz	W 86-75	Richard Hamilton (25 pts)
Nov 16, 2002	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 74-53	Clifford Robinson (19 pts)
Nov 18, 2002	@ New York Knicks	L 94-91	Richard Hamilton (31 pts)
Nov 20, 2002	vs. Miami Heat	W 79-68	Chucky Atkins (21 pts)
Nov 22, 2002	@ Miami Heat	W 75-72	Richard Hamilton (17 pts)
Nov 23, 2002	@ Indiana Pacers	W 106-91	Richard Hamilton (22 pts)
Nov 27, 2002	vs. Dallas Mavericks	L 102-82	Richard Hamilton (19 pts)
Nov 29, 2002	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	W 96-91	Richard Hamilton (20 pts)
Nov 30, 2002	@ Milwaukee Bucks	L 109-86	Clifford Robinson (16 pts)
Dec 04, 2002	vs. Washington Wizards	L 88-83	Chucky Atkins (17 pts)
Dec 07, 2002	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 94-92	Richard Hamilton (25 pts)
Dec 11, 2002	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 91-80	Richard Hamilton (32 pts)
Dec 12, 2002	@ Chicago Bulls	W 86-76	Chauncey Billups (21 pts)
Dec 14, 2002	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 91-78	Richard Hamilton (25 pts)
Dec 15, 2002	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 101-91	Željko Rebrača (21 pts)
Dec 18, 2002	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 111-106	Chauncey Billups (23 pts)
Dec 20, 2002	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 109-107	Richard Hamilton (27 pts)
Dec 21, 2002	@ New Jersey Nets	L 100-92	Clifford Robinson (19 pts)
Dec 25, 2002	@ Orlando Magic	L 104-99	Richard Hamilton (22 pts)
Dec 26, 2002	@ Washington Wizards	W 87-82	Richard Hamilton (22 pts)
Dec 28, 2002	vs. Minnesota Timberwolves	W 106-82	Richard Hamilton (24 pts)
Dec 30, 2002	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	L 85-74	Richard Hamilton (22 pts)
Jan 04, 2003	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 90-86	Chauncey Billups (23 pts)
Jan 06, 2003	vs. Toronto Raptors	W 82-74	Clifford Robinson (25 pts)
Jan 08, 2003	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 103-94	Richard Hamilton (29 pts)
Jan 10, 2003	@ New Orleans Hornets	W 101-99	Chauncey Billups (32 pts)
Jan 11, 2003	vs. Milwaukee Bucks	L 89-87	Chauncey Billups (26 pts)
Jan 13, 2003	@ Orlando Magic	W 101-86	Richard Hamilton (27 pts)
Jan 14, 2003	@ Miami Heat	L 88-85	Richard Hamilton (24 pts)
Jan 17, 2003	vs. New York Knicks	W 99-82	Clifford Robinson (22 pts)
Jan 18, 2003	@ Indiana Pacers	L 88-86	Chauncey Billups (21 pts)
Jan 20, 2003	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 88-78	Richard Hamilton (18 pts)
Jan 22, 2003	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 92-83	Corliss Williamson (20 pts)
Jan 24, 2003	@ Houston Rockets	W 98-74	Clifford Robinson (20 pts)
Jan 25, 2003	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 108-76	Richard Hamilton (17 pts)
Jan 28, 2003	vs. Boston Celtics	W 86-83	Chauncey Billups (16 pts)
Jan 31, 2003	@ Boston Celtics	W 118-66	Richard Hamilton (29 pts)
Feb 01, 2003	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 106-84	Chauncey Billups (27 pts)
Feb 05, 2003	vs. Los Angeles Clippers	W 89-80	Mehmet Okur (19 pts)
Feb 11, 2003	@ Chicago Bulls	W 89-79	Chauncey Billups (20 pts)
Feb 13, 2003	vs. Orlando Magic	W 98-88	Richard Hamilton (29 pts)
Feb 14, 2003	@ Milwaukee Bucks	L 96-86	Richard Hamilton (28 pts)
Feb 16, 2003	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 90-75	Richard Hamilton (23 pts)
Feb 17, 2003	vs. Miami Heat	W 93-62	Richard Hamilton (34 pts)
Feb 19, 2003	@ Toronto Raptors	W 89-84	Chauncey Billups (18 pts)
Feb 21, 2003	@ Minnesota Timberwolves	L 103-96	Chauncey Billups (23 pts)
Feb 22, 2003	vs. New Orleans Hornets	L 93-91	Richard Hamilton (23 pts)
Feb 24, 2003	@ Seattle SuperSonics	L 86-79	Richard Hamilton (22 pts)
Feb 25, 2003	@ Sacramento Kings	L 81-75	Richard Hamilton (18 pts)
Feb 27, 2003	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 95-85	Corliss Williamson (19 pts)
Mar 01, 2003	@ Golden State Warriors	L 92-90	Chauncey Billups (33 pts)
Mar 02, 2003	@ Portland Trail Blazers	L 103-86	Chauncey Billups (21 pts)
Mar 04, 2003	vs. Houston Rockets	W 96-83	Richard Hamilton (26 pts)
Mar 09, 2003	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 107-105	Chauncey Billups (31 pts)
Mar 12, 2003	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 111-88	Chauncey Billups (33 pts)
Mar 14, 2003	vs. Washington Wizards	W 90-80	Chauncey Billups (25 pts)
Mar 15, 2003	vs. Boston Celtics	L 81-71	Chauncey Billups (19 pts)
Mar 18, 2003	@ Washington Wizards	W 94-90	Chauncey Billups (26 pts)
Mar 20, 2003	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 113-85	Chauncey Billups (29 pts)
Mar 21, 2003	@ New York Knicks	L 97-93	Richard Hamilton (27 pts)
Mar 23, 2003	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 105-82	Richard Hamilton (26 pts)
Mar 26, 2003	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 102-99	Richard Hamilton (27 pts)
Mar 28, 2003	vs. Phoenix Suns	L 94-91	Chauncey Billups (23 pts)
Mar 30, 2003	vs. Sacramento Kings	W 99-88	Clifford Robinson (21 pts)
Apr 01, 2003	@ Toronto Raptors	W 92-85	Richard Hamilton (20 pts)
Apr 02, 2003	vs. Toronto Raptors	L 89-78	Chauncey Billups (16 pts)
Apr 04, 2003	vs. Indiana Pacers	L 98-92	Chauncey Billups (27 pts)
Apr 06, 2003	vs. San Antonio Spurs	L 89-83	Corliss Williamson (15 pts)
Apr 08, 2003	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 91-74	Clifford Robinson (16 pts)
Apr 09, 2003	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 111-102	Chauncey Billups (29 pts)
Apr 11, 2003	@ New Orleans Hornets	L 93-89	Corliss Williamson (21 pts)
Apr 13, 2003	@ Memphis Grizzlies	W 110-107	Chauncey Billups (28 pts)
Apr 14, 2003	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 89-88	Corliss Williamson (18 pts)
Apr 16, 2003	@ Boston Celtics	L 99-92	Danny Manning (18 pts)

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