The 2018-19 Detroit Pistons, under head coach Dwane Casey, finished the regular season with a 41-41 record, securing the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference. This marked their first playoff appearance since the 2015-16 season. The team was led by All-Star forward Blake Griffin, who averaged 24.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game, showcasing his versatility and leadership.
Despite Griffin’s performance, the Pistons struggled with consistency, particularly against top-tier teams. In the playoffs, they faced the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. The absence of a fully healthy Griffin, due to knee issues, was a significant blow. Consequently, the Pistons were swept in four games, highlighting the need for roster improvements. This season underscored the Pistons’ reliance on Griffin and exposed the gaps that needed addressing to become a competitive force in the East.
- Regular Season Record: 41-41
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-4
Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats for 2018-19 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Blake Griffin | 75 | 24.5 | 7.5 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 36.2 | 2 | 24.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 46.2 |
| Andre Drummond | 79 | 17.3 | 15.6 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 13.2 | 4 | 14.3 | 13.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Reggie Jackson | 82 | 15.4 | 2.6 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 36.9 | 4 | 17.8 | 3.3 | 7.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 42.9 |
| Reggie Bullock | 44 | 12.1 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 38.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Wayne Ellington | 28 | 12.0 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 37.3 | 4 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 31.8 |
| Luke Kennard | 63 | 9.7 | 2.9 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 39.4 | 4 | 15.0 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 60.0 |
| Ish Smith | 56 | 8.9 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 32.6 | 4 | 6.0 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 14.3 |
| Langston Galloway | 80 | 8.4 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 35.5 | 4 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 36.0 |
| Stanley Johnson | 48 | 7.5 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 28.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Henry Ellenson | 2 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Thon Maker | 29 | 5.5 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 30.7 | 4 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Bruce Brown | 74 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 25.8 | 4 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 20.0 |
| Glenn Robinson III | 47 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 29.0 | 3 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| Zaza Pachulia | 68 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jon Leuer | 41 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 9.1 | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Khyri Thomas | 26 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 28.6 | 3 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| José Calderón | 49 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 24.6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kalin Lucas | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Zach Lofton | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Detroit Pistons in the 2019 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Milwaukee Bucks
In the 2019 NBA Playoffs, the Detroit Pistons faced the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, where they struggled significantly against the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons, hindered by Blake Griffin's knee issues, were swept 4-0 by the Bucks, who showcased their dominance with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge. Detroit's inability to contain Milwaukee's high-powered offense and their own offensive struggles highlighted the gap between the two teams.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 121-86 | |
| Apr 17, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 120-99 | |
| Apr 20, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 119-103 | |
| Apr 22, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 127-104 |
Detroit Pistons 2018-19 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2018-19 season for the Detroit Pistons.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 103-100 | |
| Oct 20, 2018 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 118-116 | |
| Oct 23, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 133-132 | |
| Oct 25, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 110-103 | |
| Oct 27, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 109-89 | |
| Oct 30, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | L 108-105 | |
| Oct 31, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 120-119 | |
| Nov 03, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 109-99 | |
| Nov 05, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | L 120-115 | |
| Nov 07, 2018 | @ Orlando Magic | W 103-96 | |
| Nov 09, 2018 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 124-109 | |
| Nov 11, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 113-103 | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 106-104 | |
| Nov 19, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-102 | |
| Nov 21, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | L 126-124 | |
| Nov 23, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 116-111 | |
| Nov 25, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 118-107 | |
| Nov 27, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 115-108 | |
| Nov 30, 2018 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 107-88 | |
| Dec 01, 2018 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 111-102 | |
| Dec 03, 2018 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 110-83 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-92 | |
| Dec 07, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 117-111 | |
| Dec 09, 2018 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 116-108 | |
| Dec 10, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 116-102 | |
| Dec 12, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 108-107 | |
| Dec 15, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 113-104 | |
| Dec 17, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 107-104 | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 129-123 | |
| Dec 21, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 98-86 | |
| Dec 23, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 98-95 | |
| Dec 26, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 106-95 | |
| Dec 28, 2018 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 125-88 | |
| Dec 30, 2018 | @ Orlando Magic | L 109-107 | |
| Jan 01, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 121-98 | |
| Jan 02, 2019 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 101-94 | |
| Jan 05, 2019 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 110-105 | |
| Jan 07, 2019 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 119-107 | |
| Jan 09, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-100 | |
| Jan 10, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 112-102 | |
| Jan 12, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-104 | |
| Jan 14, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 100-94 | |
| Jan 16, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 120-115 | |
| Jan 18, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | W 98-93 | |
| Jan 19, 2019 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 103-101 | |
| Jan 21, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | L 101-87 | |
| Jan 23, 2019 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 98-94 | |
| Jan 25, 2019 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 106-101 | |
| Jan 29, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-105 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 93-89 | |
| Feb 02, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 111-101 | |
| Feb 04, 2019 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 129-103 | |
| Feb 05, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-92 | |
| Feb 08, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 120-103 | |
| Feb 11, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 121-112 | |
| Feb 13, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 118-110 | |
| Feb 22, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 125-122 | |
| Feb 23, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | W 119-96 | |
| Feb 25, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 113-109 | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 105-93 | |
| Mar 02, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 129-93 | |
| Mar 03, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 112-107 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 131-114 | |
| Mar 08, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 112-104 | |
| Mar 10, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 131-108 | |
| Mar 11, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 103-75 | |
| Mar 13, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | L 108-74 | |
| Mar 15, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 111-97 | |
| Mar 17, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 110-107 | |
| Mar 18, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 126-119 | |
| Mar 21, 2019 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 118-98 | |
| Mar 23, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 117-112 | |
| Mar 24, 2019 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 121-114 | |
| Mar 26, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 95-92 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 115-98 | |
| Mar 30, 2019 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 99-90 | |
| Apr 01, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-102 | |
| Apr 03, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 108-89 | |
| Apr 05, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 123-110 | |
| Apr 07, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 104-91 | |
| Apr 09, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 100-93 | |
| Apr 10, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 115-89 |