The Detroit Pistons have completed the best turnaround in league history. With a 117-105 win over the Toronto Raptors last night, Detroit punched their ticket to the NBA Playoffs. The Pistons were the NBA’s worst team last season with a record of 14-68. That is the worst record by a team to make the playoffs the following season in NBA history.
Detroit will be in the NBA Playoffs for the first time since the 2018-2019 season. That year, they would get swept by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. The Pistons hope a similar fate does not befall them this year. How long will the Detroit Pistons playoff run last?
Detroit Pistons Season Summary
The Pistons went from 14 wins last year to a playoff team 😮
That's the worst record by a team to make the playoffs the following season in NBA HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/u6S491L5bu
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 5, 2025
Detroit is the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 43-34 record. They are 3 games out of the fifth seed which would seemingly lock them into either the fifth or sixth seed in the NBA Playoffs. Detroit’s offense has been strong. They are 11th in points scored, 14th in field goal percentage, and 16th in three-point percentage. The Pistons are led by Point Guard Cade Cunningham. He is well on his way to making an All-NBA Team. He is eighth in the league in points and third in assists.
Center Jalen Duren has also put together a solid regular season. He is ninth in rebounds and second in field goal percentage. Detroit’s defense has also been stellar. They are 14th in points allowed, eighth in field goal percentage, and 20th in opposing three-point percentage.
Final Thoughts
Detroit returns to the court this evening when they host a Memphis Grizzlies team in turmoil. Four of Detroit’s five remaining games are at home. They will look to end the year on a high note as they look to have the best playoff seed possible. It has been a great regular season for the Detroit Pistons. They want to ensure it does not end prematurely.
