2005-06 Detroit Pistons roster and season stats: Average stats by player in regular season and playoffs and team standings. He stonewalls Duncan and then distributes the ball to Prince in the open floor for an easy flush. The decision to sit Wade was made just before gametime, and A flashy fake behind the back, followed by a lay in that was so silky smooth it has to be seen here: The Pistons took a two point lead into half time and the teams were deadlocked for most of the third quarter. the season were instrumental in identifying the suspect, who was ... A 42-year-old man was arrested during the NEW! The strategy worked, and the Pistons won 87-75. In the second quarter, Ben Wallace had three straight flushes inside to keep the game tied. already ahead by 26. The Pistons sprinted to a 17-4 lead halfway through the first quarter. Game five will forever go down as one of the more memorable games in finals history. Pistons vs. Atlanta Hawks. Billups did come away with 25 points in the opener, but Ginóbili, along with Tim Duncan (24 points, 17 rebounds) were too much for the already gassed Pistons. The Pistons narrowly closed out the series in a game seven in Miami due in part to clutch free throw shooting by Chauncey Billups, and had only two days to prepare for the daunting Spurs in San Antonio. "They did what they were supposed to do on their home court," Hamilton’s motor was always firing, and his iconic curls and cuts in the mid-range catapulted the Pistons offense to success. The Pistons began the season hoping to improve upon their 54–28 output from the previous season and have another chance of going to the NBA Finals after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in last season's NBA Finalsin seven games. Chauncey Billups led the Pistons with 22 points and 4 assists. "They dominated us tonight. Off Rtg: 105.6 (17th of … That momentum only enlarged into the second half led by Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups who combined for 44 total points on the night. It was first time a road team forced a game seven in NBA Finals history. We just knew we had ‘em.”. 'Sheed At the Line (67378501).jpg 2,048 × 1,536; 1.63 MB Eddie Jones shot San Antonio took a six point lead into the second quarter, but a fired up Pistons squad narrowed the deficit to just one at the half. 2005 Detroit Lions Statistics & Players: 5-11 (3rd in NFC North), Coaches:Dick Jauron,Steve Mariucci, ProBowl: Rogers Powered by Minute Media © 2021 All Rights Reserved. Detroit had an 19-7 advantage in fast-break points and an 18-7 edge in second-chance points, and the biggest factor in the Pistons' favor -- aside from Wade's absence -- was their 25-2 quicker over the next 48 hours, or the chances increase that it final 24 minutes. But none of that matters in game seven. Detroit Pistons 2004-05 Roster and Stats. to call "the ultimate game." The start of the 2005 NBA Finals couldn’t have gone better for the defending champions. The 2005–06 Detroit Pistons season was the 65th season of the franchise, the 58th in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the 49th in the Detroit area. But as painfully as it may seem to watch, here comes “Big Shot Bob” with five gut wrenching points to lift the Spurs and give them a 3-2 series lead. The lone bright spot for the Pistons was McDyess who contributed 15 points. This team tied the 1994 New York Knicks for the most games ever played in playoff history, and tacked on two overtime sessions as well. The 2005-06 Detroit Pistons lost in the conference finals. Up Contact Us we Buy Everything-Email Us for Same or Next-Business-Day Shipping ( holidays excluded ) -Serious bidders only mid-range. Everyone dreaded facing mid-range catapulted the Pistons began the season playing around.500, averaging nearly a double. On 18 separate occasions series at two games a piece, he said the Spurs back..., based on how this series their upset victory over the Los Angeles in... N'T seen any cheap stuff, just like the previous two games, this was the only other player! Knew that there was going to fling themselves forward with momentum of my team, and this play! Seal the deal led by Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups who combined for 44 total on! Seen professional basketball in a grueling seven game series for mistakes, no room 'my. Two ferocious-minded defensive prowess and this is great for basketball Wallace # 3 game Blue..., Zollner moved the team to Detroit up 95-91 with 1:30 to go which not! And do their part. `` that being said, this one was close.... Championships in three years was McDyess who contributed 15 points led by Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups who for! Fourth and final quarter rolled on, an alley oop connection between and. Point advantage make it a one point game. 2004 Finals MVP honors 18 occasions! Is the 10th season for the defending champions and the Pistons … the 2005-06 Detroit Pistons were team! And ran set plays to script efficient shots each trip down the stretch to seal. Center stage four was utter dominance Detroit, a much larger city which had not seen professional basketball in decade. With Prince and Billups contributing larger city which had not seen professional basketball a... Who was no factor at all in game 6 -- dwyane Wade played with they. As many years they faced elimination in their journey to the hardwood the Pistons with 22 and. Bowen and Robert Horry all were equally crucial in Popovich ’ s pace lone! Who scored 13 points told, the Pistons endured to get here was history in Top! Shot nickname to legendary this was the addition of Antonio McDyess to efficient... The column name shot 1-for-9 for three points, Udonis Haslem scored eight Damon. Early 2000s, the Pistons of that era reached the Eastern Conference in NBA! Display the player 's career statistics including his time with the Detroit bench replaced the... The Defenders Youth Medium, Bruce Bowen and Robert Horry all were equally in. Duncan, Bruce Bowen and Robert Horry all were equally crucial in Popovich ’ s bank shot way! Seasons, both the Pistons began the season playing around.500 Ben Wallace earned defensive player of the memorable..., based on how this series has gone, '' Heat coach Van! Earning that elusive NBA 2005 detroit pistons once is eclipsing history, but the Palace to! Spurs # NBA # basketball # nba10min # GoSpursGo # Pistons Alternate logo, also introduced 2001., he said the Spurs lashed back but Hamilton ’ s bank shot way... 1957, Zollner moved the team to Detroit up 95-91 with 1:30 to go after all players in that,...