The 2007-08 Detroit Pistons finished the regular season with a strong 59-23 record, securing the second seed in the Eastern Conference. Under head coach Flip Saunders, the team was led by Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, and Rasheed Wallace, showcasing a blend of veteran leadership and defensive prowess. Key contributions also came from emerging talents like Rodney Stuckey and Jason Maxiell.
In the playoffs, the Pistons defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round and the Orlando Magic in the conference semifinals. However, their quest for a championship was halted in the Eastern Conference Finals by the Boston Celtics, who went on to win the NBA Championship. This season marked their sixth consecutive conference finals appearance, highlighting their consistency, but also signaling the end of an era as the team began to undergo significant changes in the following years.
- Regular Season Record: 59-23
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-1, Eastern Conference Finals: 2-4
Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats for 2007-08 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Richard Hamilton | 72 | 17.3 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 44.0 | 17 | 21.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 30.8 |
| Chauncey Billups | 78 | 17.0 | 2.7 | 6.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 40.1 | 15 | 16.1 | 2.9 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 37.5 |
| Tayshaun Prince | 82 | 13.2 | 4.9 | 3.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 36.3 | 17 | 13.8 | 5.5 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 32.0 |
| Rasheed Wallace | 77 | 12.7 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 35.6 | 17 | 13.2 | 6.4 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 32.0 |
| Antonio McDyess | 78 | 8.8 | 8.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 17 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Jason Maxiell | 82 | 7.9 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 17 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Rodney Stuckey | 57 | 7.6 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 18.7 | 17 | 8.2 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 28.6 |
| Ronald Murray | 19 | 7.5 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 22.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jarvis Hayes | 82 | 6.7 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 37.6 | 11 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 35.7 |
| Juan Dixon | 17 | 6.5 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Arron Afflalo | 75 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 20.8 | 12 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Amir Johnson | 62 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 8 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Nazr Mohammed | 21 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walter Herrmann | 28 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 29.0 | 4 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Theo Ratliff | 16 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 12 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Lindsey Hunter | 24 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 26.9 | 11 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 45.5 |
| Cheikh Samb | 4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Primož Brezec | 17 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ronald Dupree | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Detroit Pistons in the 2008 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers
In the first round of the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers. After initially falling behind 2-1 in the series, the Pistons showcased their veteran poise and experience, rallying to win three straight games and clinch the series 4-2. Anchored by the leadership of Chauncey Billups and the defensive prowess of Tayshaun Prince, Detroit's resilience set the tone for their playoff run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 90-86 | |
| Apr 23, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-88 | |
| Apr 25, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-75 | |
| Apr 27, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 93-84 | |
| Apr 29, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-81 | |
| May 01, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 100-77 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Orlando Magic
In the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons advanced to the second round, where they faced the Orlando Magic. The Pistons demonstrated their playoff experience and defensive prowess by defeating the Magic in five games. Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton, and the rest of the seasoned Pistons squad effectively contained Dwight Howard, showcasing their dominance in the Eastern Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 91-72 | |
| May 05, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 100-93 | |
| May 07, 2008 | @ Orlando Magic | L 111-86 | |
| May 10, 2008 | @ Orlando Magic | W 90-89 | |
| May 13, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 91-86 |
2008 Conference Championship vs. Boston Celtics
In the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the sixth consecutive year, showcasing their consistency and resilience. Facing the Boston Celtics, the Pistons battled a formidable opponent led by the newly formed u0022Big Threeu0022 of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. Despite their experience and the strong performances from veterans like Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton, the Pistons fell in six games, signaling the end of their dominant run in the East.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 88-79 | |
| May 22, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | W 103-97 | |
| May 24, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 94-80 | |
| May 26, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 94-75 | |
| May 28, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 106-102 | |
| May 30, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 89-81 |
Detroit Pistons 2007-08 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2007-08 season for the Detroit Pistons.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2007 | @ Miami Heat | W 91-80 | |
| Nov 02, 2007 | @ Orlando Magic | W 116-92 | |
| Nov 04, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 92-91 | |
| Nov 08, 2007 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 97-93 | |
| Nov 09, 2007 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-79 | |
| Nov 11, 2007 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 107-103 | |
| Nov 13, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 102-94 | |
| Nov 14, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 111-104 | |
| Nov 16, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-91 | |
| Nov 18, 2007 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 105-95 | |
| Nov 21, 2007 | vs. New York Knicks | W 98-86 | |
| Nov 23, 2007 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 83-78 | |
| Nov 25, 2007 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 103-93 | |
| Nov 28, 2007 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 109-74 | |
| Dec 01, 2007 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 117-91 | |
| Dec 02, 2007 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 118-95 | |
| Dec 04, 2007 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 106-95 | |
| Dec 05, 2007 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 91-76 | |
| Dec 07, 2007 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 98-91 | |
| Dec 09, 2007 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-85 | |
| Dec 11, 2007 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 113-103 | |
| Dec 12, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | L 80-77 | |
| Dec 14, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 91-81 | |
| Dec 16, 2007 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 109-87 | |
| Dec 19, 2007 | @ Boston Celtics | W 87-85 | |
| Dec 21, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 94-67 | |
| Dec 23, 2007 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 94-82 | |
| Dec 26, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 101-83 | |
| Dec 28, 2007 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 114-101 | |
| Dec 29, 2007 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 98-92 | |
| Dec 31, 2007 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 114-69 | |
| Jan 02, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | W 106-93 | |
| Jan 04, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 101-85 | |
| Jan 05, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 92-85 | |
| Jan 09, 2008 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-86 | |
| Jan 10, 2008 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 90-80 | |
| Jan 12, 2008 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 103-100 | |
| Jan 13, 2008 | @ New York Knicks | L 89-65 | |
| Jan 15, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 103-89 | |
| Jan 18, 2008 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 100-93 | |
| Jan 19, 2008 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 97-81 | |
| Jan 21, 2008 | @ Orlando Magic | L 102-100 | |
| Jan 23, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 86-78 | |
| Jan 25, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 101-93 | |
| Jan 29, 2008 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 110-104 | |
| Jan 31, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 90-89 | |
| Feb 03, 2008 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 90-67 | |
| Feb 06, 2008 | vs. Miami Heat | W 100-95 | |
| Feb 08, 2008 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 91-82 | |
| Feb 10, 2008 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 113-87 | |
| Feb 12, 2008 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 94-90 | |
| Feb 13, 2008 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 96-80 | |
| Feb 19, 2008 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 103-85 | |
| Feb 20, 2008 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-98 | |
| Feb 22, 2008 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 127-100 | |
| Feb 24, 2008 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 116-86 | |
| Feb 25, 2008 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 98-93 | |
| Feb 27, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 103-95 | |
| Mar 01, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 103-73 | |
| Mar 04, 2008 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 100-97 | |
| Mar 05, 2008 | @ Boston Celtics | L 90-78 | |
| Mar 07, 2008 | @ New York Knicks | W 101-97 | |
| Mar 09, 2008 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 116-109 | |
| Mar 12, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 83-82 | |
| Mar 14, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 84-80 | |
| Mar 16, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 105-84 | |
| Mar 18, 2008 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 136-120 | |
| Mar 19, 2008 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 89-73 | |
| Mar 23, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | L 95-83 | |
| Mar 24, 2008 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 110-105 | |
| Mar 26, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 89-82 | |
| Mar 27, 2008 | vs. Miami Heat | W 85-69 | |
| Mar 29, 2008 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 85-71 | |
| Apr 01, 2008 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 94-90 | |
| Apr 04, 2008 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 106-87 | |
| Apr 06, 2008 | @ Miami Heat | W 91-75 | |
| Apr 08, 2008 | vs. New York Knicks | L 98-94 | |
| Apr 09, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-94 | |
| Apr 11, 2008 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 102-74 | |
| Apr 13, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 91-84 | |
| Apr 15, 2008 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 115-103 | |
| Apr 16, 2008 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 84-74 |