2015–16 Detroit Pistons season
The 2015–16 Detroit Pistons season was the 75th season of the franchise, the 68th in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the 59th in the Detroit suburban area. This season marked the first time the Pistons qualified for the NBA playoffs since the 2008–09 season, and also marked their first winning season since the 2007–08 season. The Pistons would also end their record as the team in the Eastern Conference with the longest active postseason drought at seven seasons. The Pistons were the first team with a winning percentage above .500 at the Eastern Conference's 8th seed since the 2011–12 Philadelphia 76ers.
| 2015–16 Detroit Pistons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Stan Van Gundy |
| General manager | Jeff Bower |
| President | Stan Van Gundy |
| Owner(s) | Tom Gores |
| Arena | The Palace of Auburn Hills |
| Results | |
| Record | 44–38 (.537) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Central) Conference: 8th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | First Round (lost to Cavaliers 0–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
In the playoffs, the Pistons were swept by the eventual NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers in four games in the First Round.
The Pistons would not make another playoff appearance until 2019.