2018–19 Detroit Pistons season
The 2018–19 Detroit Pistons season was the 78th season of the franchise, the 71st in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and the second in Midtown Detroit. This was the first season under new head coach Dwane Casey.
| 2018–19 Detroit Pistons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dwane Casey |
| General manager | Ed Stefanski (interim) |
| Owner(s) | Tom Gores |
| Arena | Little Caesars Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 41–41 (.500) |
| Place | Division: 3rd (Central) Conference: 8th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | First Round (lost to Bucks 0–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | Fox Sports Detroit |
| Radio | WXYT |
The Pistons qualified for the NBA playoffs during the final game of the regular season with a 115–89 victory over the New York Knicks on April 10. This marked the first time the team qualified for the playoffs since the 2015–16 season and for only the second time in the last 10 seasons. In the first round of the playoffs, the Pistons were eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in four games, and got swept in the playoffs for the third time since 2009, not winning a playoff game since May 26, 2008.
As of 2024, This season marked the last time the Pistons made the playoffs.