• The Detroit Pistons play in the Central Division of the National Basketball Association's Eastern Conference.

  After the Pistons made an early exit in the 2009 Playoffs, being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round, Pistons President Joe Dumars announced that head coach Michael Curry would return for another season in 2009-2010.CBSSports.com: Curry Coming Back as Pistons Coach, Dumars Says

• Fast Facts

  1. Conference: Eastern Conference
  2. Division: Central
  3. Founded: 1941NBA.com: Pistons: Detroit Pistons History
  4. Arena: The Palace of Auburn Hills
  5. City: Auburn Hills, Michigan
  6. Team colors: Red, white and blue
  7. Owner: Karen Davidson
  8. NBA Championships: (1989, 1990, 2004)NBA.com: Pistons: History

• The Bad Boys

  The Pistons drafted point guard Isiah Thomas in 1981 and acquired center Bill Laimbeer and guard Vinnie Johnson in 1982. Over the course of the 80s, the team would add more pieces and developed a rough and physical style of play, earning them the nickname "Bad Boys." After many near misses in the playoffs for years, the Pistons finally reached the NBA Finals in 1988. They would lose to the Lakers in seven games. The Pistons and Lakers would meet again in the 1989 Finals, but this time it was the Pistons who took the series in four games. Detroit would win the championship a second time in 1990 over the Portland Trail Blazers.

• Ownership

  On March 13, 2009, long-time Pistons owner William Davidson passed away at the age of 86. His wife, Karen, succeeded him as team owner.WashingtonPost.com: Pistons Owner Davidson Dies at 86

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