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The 1999–00 Detroit Pistons relied on Grant Hill as the focal point of the offense, with his scoring, playmaking, and rebounding driving the team’s overall production. Jerry Stackhouse provided another major scoring threat, while Christian Laettner and Terry Mills contributed frontcourt scoring and rebounding. The statistical profile reflects a balanced offensive approach with strong perimeter creation, though the team lacked a dominant interior defensive presence and depended heavily on Hill’s all-around impact.

Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
00 Eric Montross C 7-0 270 September 23, 1971 UNC
1 Lindsey Hunter PG 6-2 170 December 3, 1970 Alcorn State, Jackson State University
5 Jermaine Jackson SG 6-4 204 June 7, 1976 Detroit Mercy
6 Terry Mills PF 6-10 230 December 21, 1967 Michigan
12 Michael Curry SG 6-5 210 August 22, 1968 Georgia Southern University
13 Jerome Williams PF 6-9 206 May 10, 1973 Georgetown
20 Marcus Brown SG 6-3 185 April 3, 1974 Murray State
22 John Crotty PG 6-1 185 July 15, 1969 Virginia
30 Jud Buechler SF 6-6 220 June 19, 1968 Arizona
31 Mikki Moore C 7-0 225 November 4, 1975 Nebraska
32 Christian Laettner C 6-11 235 August 17, 1969 Duke
33 Grant Hill SF 6-8 225 October 5, 1972 Duke
35 Loy Vaught PF 6-9 230 February 27, 1968 Michigan
42 Jerry Stackhouse SG 6-6 218 November 5, 1974 UNC
52 Don Reid PF 6-8 250 December 30, 1973 Georgetown

Regular Season Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jerry Stackhouse SG 25 82 82 38.4 23.6 3.8 4.5 1.3 0.4 3.8 17.6 7.5 .428 3.5 1.0 .288 9.2 7.5 .815
Grant Hill SF 27 74 74 37.5 25.8 6.6 5.2 1.4 0.6 3.2 19.2 9.4 .489 1.3 0.5 .347 8.2 6.5 .795
Lindsey Hunter PG 29 82 82 35.6 12.7 3.0 4.0 1.6 0.3 1.8 10.9 4.6 .425 4.7 2.0 .432 1.9 1.4 .760
Christian Laettner C 30 82 82 29.8 12.2 6.7 2.3 1.0 0.5 2.3 9.8 4.6 .473 0.3 0.1 .292 3.6 2.9 .812
Jerome Williams PF 26 82 1 25.6 8.4 9.6 0.8 1.2 0.3 1.3 5.6 3.1 .564 0.0 0.0 .000 3.5 2.1 .616
Terry Mills PF 32 82 78 22.5 6.7 4.8 1.0 0.5 0.3 0.6 6.0 2.6 .439 3.0 1.2 .393 0.4 0.3 .735
Michael Curry SG 31 82 3 19.6 6.2 1.3 1.1 0.4 0.1 0.9 4.6 2.2 .480 0.1 0.0 .200 2.0 1.7 .839
John Crotty PG 30 69 0 13.6 4.7 1.1 1.9 0.4 0.1 0.8 3.6 1.5 .422 1.2 0.5 .413 1.3 1.2 .860
Mikki Moore C 24 29 0 16.8 7.9 3.9 0.6 0.3 1.1 0.8 4.8 3.0 .621 0.0 0.0   2.3 1.9 .794
Jud Buechler SF 31 58 5 11.3 2.2 1.6 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2 2.7 0.9 .353 1.4 0.3 .217 0.1 0.0 .286
Loy Vaught PF 31 43 0 6.8 1.7 2.1 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.3 2.1 0.7 .360 0.1 0.0 .000 0.4 0.3 .688
Eric Montross C 28 51 0 6.5 0.8 1.4 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.4 1.1 0.3 .309 0.0 0.0   0.2 0.1 .500
Don Reid PF 26 21 3 7.9 1.7 1.2 0.0 0.2 0.6 0.5 1.6 0.8 .471 0.0 0.0   0.3 0.1 .500
Marcus Brown SG 25 6 0 7.5 1.7 1.2 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.5 2.3 0.7 .286 1.2 0.0 .000 0.3 0.3 1.000
Jermaine Jackson SG 23 7 0 10.4 1.0 1.6 0.6 0.4 0.0 1.0 1.6 0.1 .091 0.1 0.0 .000 1.1 0.7 .625
Team Totals     82 82 241.8 103.5 41.2 20.8 8.1 3.3 15.7 80.9 37.1 .459 14.9 5.4 .359 30.6 23.9 .781

Playoff Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jerry Stackhouse SG 25 3 3 40.0 24.7 4.0 3.3 0.7 0.0 4.7 19.7 8.0 .407 2.3 1.0 .429 10.3 7.7 .742
Michael Curry SG 31 3 1 26.3 9.3 1.0 1.0 0.3 0.3 0.7 7.7 4.0 .522 0.0 0.0   2.0 1.3 .667
Lindsey Hunter PG 29 3 3 31.0 8.3 2.3 1.7 1.7 0.3 1.7 10.7 3.3 .313 3.0 0.3 .111 2.0 1.3 .667
Terry Mills PF 32 3 3 25.7 8.3 2.0 0.3 0.7 0.0 0.7 5.0 3.0 .600 3.0 2.0 .667 0.7 0.3 .500
Grant Hill SF 27 2 2 27.5 11.0 5.5 4.5 0.5 0.0 5.0 8.0 3.0 .375 1.0 0.5 .500 5.0 4.5 .900
Christian Laettner C 30 3 3 25.0 6.7 5.0 2.0 0.0 0.3 1.0 5.7 2.3 .412 0.0 0.0   2.7 2.0 .750
Mikki Moore C 24 3 0 14.0 6.0 4.0 1.0 0.3 0.0 1.3 4.0 1.7 .417 0.0 0.0   2.7 2.7 1.000
Jerome Williams PF 26 3 0 24.3 5.0 7.0 0.7 1.0 0.0 1.0 4.7 2.3 .500 0.0 0.0   2.7 0.3 .125
John Crotty PG 30 3 0 17.0 2.0 1.3 1.3 0.3 0.3 1.3 3.3 0.7 .200 1.0 0.0 .000 0.7 0.7 1.000
Jud Buechler SF 31 3 0 11.3 2.0 1.3 0.3 0.0 0.3 0.0 2.3 0.7 .286 1.7 0.7 .400 0.0 0.0  
Loy Vaught PF 31 2 0 8.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 1.5 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Eric Montross C 28 2 0 2.5 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Team Totals     3 3 240.0 79.7 34.3 14.7 6.0 1.7 17.0 69.3 28.0 .404 11.7 4.3 .371 27.0 19.3 .716

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jerry Stackhouse SG 25 82 82 3148 22.2 3.6 4.2 1.2 0.4 3.6 16.5 7.1 .428 3.3 0.9 .288 8.7 7.1 .815
Grant Hill SF 27 74 74 2776 24.7 6.4 5.0 1.3 0.6 3.1 18.4 9.0 .489 1.3 0.4 .347 7.8 6.2 .795
Christian Laettner C 30 82 82 2443 14.8 8.1 2.7 1.2 0.7 2.7 11.8 5.6 .473 0.4 0.1 .292 4.3 3.5 .812
Lindsey Hunter PG 29 82 82 2919 12.9 3.1 4.0 1.6 0.3 1.8 11.0 4.7 .425 4.8 2.1 .432 1.9 1.4 .760
John Crotty PG 30 69 0 937 12.5 2.9 4.9 1.0 0.2 2.1 9.6 4.1 .422 3.1 1.3 .413 3.6 3.1 .860
Jerome Williams PF 26 82 1 2102 11.8 13.5 1.2 1.6 0.4 1.8 7.8 4.4 .564 0.1 0.0 .000 4.9 3.0 .616
Michael Curry SG 31 82 3 1611 11.3 2.3 1.9 0.7 0.1 1.6 8.5 4.1 .480 0.1 0.0 .200 3.8 3.2 .839
Terry Mills PF 32 82 78 1842 10.7 7.6 1.7 0.7 0.5 0.9 9.5 4.2 .439 4.7 1.9 .393 0.7 0.5 .735
Loy Vaught PF 31 43 0 292 9.2 11.2 1.4 0.7 0.5 1.4 11.0 3.9 .360 0.4 0.0 .000 2.0 1.4 .688
Marcus Brown SG 25 6 0 45 8.0 5.6 2.4 0.0 0.0 2.4 11.2 3.2 .286 5.6 0.0 .000 1.6 1.6 1.000
Don Reid PF 26 21 3 165 7.6 5.5 0.2 1.1 2.6 2.4 7.4 3.5 .471 0.0 0.0   1.3 0.7 .500
Jud Buechler SF 31 58 5 657 7.1 5.0 1.8 1.4 0.9 0.7 8.5 3.0 .353 4.5 1.0 .217 0.4 0.1 .286
Mikki Moore C 24 29 0 488 16.8 8.3 1.3 0.7 2.3 1.7 10.3 6.4 .621 0.0 0.0   5.0 4.0 .794
Eric Montross C 28 51 0 332 4.3 7.8 0.8 0.7 1.0 2.4 6.0 1.8 .309 0.0 0.0   1.3 0.7 .500
Jermaine Jackson SG 23 7 0 73 3.5 5.4 2.0 1.5 0.0 3.5 5.4 0.5 .091 0.5 0.0 .000 3.9 2.5 .625

Playoff Per 36 Mins

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jerry Stackhouse SG 25 3 3 120 22.2 3.6 3.0 0.6 0.0 4.2 17.7 7.2 .407 2.1 0.9 .429 9.3 6.9 .742
Mikki Moore C 24 3 0 42 15.4 10.3 2.6 0.9 0.0 3.4 10.3 4.3 .417 0.0 0.0   6.9 6.9 1.000
Michael Curry SG 31 3 1 79 12.8 1.4 1.4 0.5 0.5 0.9 10.5 5.5 .522 0.0 0.0   2.7 1.8 .667
Terry Mills PF 32 3 3 77 11.7 2.8 0.5 0.9 0.0 0.9 7.0 4.2 .600 4.2 2.8 .667 0.9 0.5 .500
Lindsey Hunter PG 29 3 3 93 9.7 2.7 1.9 1.9 0.4 1.9 12.4 3.9 .313 3.5 0.4 .111 2.3 1.5 .667
Grant Hill SF 27 2 2 55 14.4 7.2 5.9 0.7 0.0 6.5 10.5 3.9 .375 1.3 0.7 .500 6.5 5.9 .900
Christian Laettner C 30 3 3 75 9.6 7.2 2.9 0.0 0.5 1.4 8.2 3.4 .412 0.0 0.0   3.8 2.9 .750
Jerome Williams PF 26 3 0 73 7.4 10.4 1.0 1.5 0.0 1.5 6.9 3.5 .500 0.0 0.0   3.9 0.5 .125
Jud Buechler SF 31 3 0 34 6.4 4.2 1.1 0.0 1.1 0.0 7.4 2.1 .286 5.3 2.1 .400 0.0 0.0  
John Crotty PG 30 3 0 51 4.2 2.8 2.8 0.7 0.7 2.8 7.1 1.4 .200 2.1 0.0 .000 1.4 1.4 1.000
Loy Vaught PF 31 2 0 16 0.0 13.5 0.0 4.5 0.0 2.3 6.8 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Eric Montross C 28 2 0 5 0.0 14.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Regular Season Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jerry Stackhouse SG 25 82 82 3148 1939 315 365 103 36 311 1447 619 .428 288 83 .288 758 618 .815
Grant Hill SF 27 74 74 2776 1906 490 385 103 43 240 1422 696 .489 98 34 .347 604 480 .795
Lindsey Hunter PG 29 82 82 2919 1043 250 327 129 22 145 892 379 .425 389 168 .432 154 117 .760
Christian Laettner C 30 82 82 2443 1002 553 186 83 45 186 801 379 .473 24 7 .292 292 237 .812
Jerome Williams PF 26 82 1 2102 689 789 68 95 21 105 456 257 .564 3 0 .000 284 175 .616
Terry Mills PF 32 82 78 1842 548 390 85 38 24 46 488 214 .439 242 95 .393 34 25 .735
Michael Curry SG 31 82 3 1611 506 104 87 33 5 73 379 182 .480 5 1 .200 168 141 .839
John Crotty PG 30 69 0 937 325 75 128 27 5 54 251 106 .422 80 33 .413 93 80 .860
Mikki Moore C 24 29 0 488 228 112 17 9 31 23 140 87 .621 0 0   68 54 .794
Jud Buechler SF 31 58 5 657 130 91 33 25 16 13 156 55 .353 83 18 .217 7 2 .286
Loy Vaught PF 31 43 0 292 75 91 11 6 4 11 89 32 .360 3 0 .000 16 11 .688
Eric Montross C 28 51 0 332 40 72 7 6 9 22 55 17 .309 0 0   12 6 .500
Don Reid PF 26 21 3 165 35 25 1 5 12 11 34 16 .471 0 0   6 3 .500
Marcus Brown SG 25 6 0 45 10 7 3 0 0 3 14 4 .286 7 0 .000 2 2 1.000
Jermaine Jackson SG 23 7 0 73 7 11 4 3 0 7 11 1 .091 1 0 .000 8 5 .625
Team Totals     82 82 19830 8483 3375 1707 665 273 1250 6635 3044 .459 1223 439 .359 2506 1956 .781

Playoff Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MP PTS TRB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Jerry Stackhouse SG 25 3 3 120 74 12 10 2 0 14 59 24 .407 7 3 .429 31 23 .742
Michael Curry SG 31 3 1 79 28 3 3 1 1 2 23 12 .522 0 0   6 4 .667
Lindsey Hunter PG 29 3 3 93 25 7 5 5 1 5 32 10 .313 9 1 .111 6 4 .667
Terry Mills PF 32 3 3 77 25 6 1 2 0 2 15 9 .600 9 6 .667 2 1 .500
Grant Hill SF 27 2 2 55 22 11 9 1 0 10 16 6 .375 2 1 .500 10 9 .900
Christian Laettner C 30 3 3 75 20 15 6 0 1 3 17 7 .412 0 0   8 6 .750
Mikki Moore C 24 3 0 42 18 12 3 1 0 4 12 5 .417 0 0   8 8 1.000
Jerome Williams PF 26 3 0 73 15 21 2 3 0 3 14 7 .500 0 0   8 1 .125
John Crotty PG 30 3 0 51 6 4 4 1 1 4 10 2 .200 3 0 .000 2 2 1.000
Jud Buechler SF 31 3 0 34 6 4 1 0 1 0 7 2 .286 5 2 .400 0 0  
Loy Vaught PF 31 2 0 16 0 6 0 2 0 1 3 0 .000 0 0   0 0  
Eric Montross C 28 2 0 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0   0 0  
Team Totals     3 3 720 239 103 44 18 5 48 208 84 .404 35 13 .371 81 58 .716

Regular Season

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Grant Hill Two-Way Superstar Wing (1.1) 37.5 High 25.8 6.6 5.2 2.0 104.54 Hill functioned as Detroit’s offensive fulcrum, attacking mismatches from the wing while also serving as a secondary facilitator. Contemporary coverage described him taking over stretches by repeatedly breaking defenses down off the dribble, and his 25.8 points came with enough rebounding and playmaking to make him much more than a pure scorer. Washington Post season coverage NBA All-Star (2000), All-NBA Second Team (2000), MVP voting: 8th
Jerry Stackhouse Primary Wing Creator (1.1) 38.4 High 23.6 3.8 4.5 1.7 88.70 Stackhouse operated as Detroit’s other major shot creator, carrying a heavy perimeter workload beside Hill and becoming particularly important whenever Hill was unavailable. His ability to manufacture offense late in possessions was obvious, with contemporaneous reporting noting how frequently Detroit leaned on his isolation scoring and aggressive shot-making. Sports Illustrated retrospective NBA All-Star (2000)
Christian Laettner High-Post Offensive Hub (1.05) 29.8 Medium 12.2 6.7 2.3 1.5 52.44 Laettner supplied Detroit with a useful high-post presence rather than functioning as a traditional paint-bound center. He could score over smaller defenders, rebound his position and make simple reads from the middle of the floor, although the Pistons’ offense clearly revolved around Hill and Stackhouse. Los Angeles Times season coverage
Lindsey Hunter Defensive Lead Guard (1.05) 35.6 High 12.7 3.0 4.0 1.9 49.90 Hunter’s value went beyond running the offense; he was an aggressive point-of-attack defender who could also punish defenses when left open from three. Detroit regularly relied on his pressure and quickness against opposing lead guards, while his willingness to take perimeter shots prevented defenses from ignoring him. ESPN season coverage NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2000)
Jerome Williams Sixth Man Energy Forward (1.05) 25.6 Medium 8.4 9.6 0.8 1.5 46.89 Williams brought a completely different tempo to Detroit’s frontcourt, attacking the offensive glass, sprinting into loose-ball situations and creating extra possessions through sheer activity. Contemporary discussion of the Pistons’ sixth-man candidates repeatedly emphasized his constant movement and willingness to throw himself into plays rather than polished offensive skill. ESPN Sixth Man coverage Sixth Man of the Year voting: 5th
Terry Mills Stretch-Four Spacing Specialist (1.0) 22.5 Medium 6.7 4.8 1.0 0.8 29.26 Mills stretched opposing frontcourts with a genuine long-range threat, giving Detroit a useful change of geometry around Hill and Stackhouse. His six-three-pointer performance against Miami showed the kind of shooting burst that could swing a game, while his size also allowed Detroit to use him in awkward frontcourt matchups. Los Angeles Times report
Mikki Moore Rim-Running Reserve Center (1.0) 16.8 Medium 7.9 3.9 0.6 1.4 30.36 Moore was an athletic interior reserve whose best contributions came around the rim rather than through half-court creation. His limited appearances reflected his place behind Laettner, but when used he gave Detroit vertical athleticism, offensive rebounding and shot-blocking that the veteran frontcourt lacked. Los Angeles Times Pistons coverage
Michael Curry Defensive Utility Wing (1.0) 19.6 Medium 6.2 1.3 1.1 0.5 18.20 Curry’s job was largely about stabilizing possessions and defending opposing wings rather than creating offense. He was trusted for physical perimeter defense, veteran decision-making and low-maintenance minutes, a role that became especially important when Detroit needed a more defensive-minded lineup.
John Crotty Backup Point Guard Organizer (1.0) 13.6 Low 4.7 1.1 1.9 0.5 16.40 Crotty served as a traditional reserve organizer, keeping the second unit functional without demanding many shots. His value was mostly tied to ball security, basic pick-and-roll orchestration and giving Hunter enough relief to remain heavily involved with the starting group.
Jud Buechler Veteran Corner Three Specialist (1.0) 11.3 Low 2.2 1.6 0.6 0.7 10.20 Buechler occupied a narrow but familiar veteran role: space the floor, make the extra pass and defend his assignment without disrupting the rotation. His minutes were limited, but his experience and reputation as a perimeter shooter gave Detroit a low-usage option when it needed additional spacing. Arizona basketball coverage NBA Champion (1996), NBA Champion (1997), NBA Champion (1998)
Loy Vaught Frontcourt Depth Veteran (1.0) 6.8 Low 1.7 2.1 0.3 0.2 8.60 Vaught was essentially depth insurance in a crowded Detroit frontcourt, with his veteran experience outweighing his small offensive role. The season’s reporting around Detroit’s roster repeatedly placed him well behind the main rotation while the organization debated how to reshape its undersized interior group. Los Angeles Times Pistons coverage
Don Reid Defensive Interior Reserve (1.0) 7.9 Low 1.7 1.2 0.0 0.8 7.40 Reid’s minutes were sporadic, but his role was straightforward: provide physical size, contest around the basket and absorb frontcourt minutes when Detroit needed another body. Contemporary coverage offered limited detail on his individual role, so the season is best viewed as a depth year rather than a major rotation assignment.
Jermaine Jackson Developmental Wing Reserve (1.0) 10.4 Low 1.0 1.6 0.6 0.4 7.20 Jackson was still a developing perimeter piece, seeing only seven games and very little offensive responsibility. His presence was primarily developmental, with Detroit using him as emergency wing depth rather than asking him to carry meaningful creation or scoring duties. Los Angeles Times Pistons roster coverage
Marcus Brown Emergency Scoring Guard (1.0) 7.5 Low 1.7 1.2 0.5 0.0 6.80 Brown’s season was essentially a short audition, with Detroit giving him limited opportunities to provide perimeter offense. The tiny sample and low-minute workload make it difficult to establish a sustained role beyond emergency backcourt depth and occasional scoring attempts.
Eric Montross Veteran Interior Depth Piece (1.0) 6.5 Low 0.8 1.4 0.1 0.3 5.20 Montross occupied the back end of Detroit’s center rotation, supplying size and veteran experience when the main frontcourt options needed relief. His role was strictly situational, with little offensive responsibility and only a handful of minutes available on most nights.
Team Totals 241.8 103.5 41.2 20.8 11.4 482.09 Detroit’s rotation was built around Hill and Stackhouse as the primary creators, with Hunter handling major two-way guard responsibilities and Williams supplying the team’s most distinctive energy element off the bench.

Playoffs

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) Impact Index Notes Awards
Jerry Stackhouse Primary Playoff Shot Creator (1.1) 40.0 High 24.7 4.0 3.3 0.7 86.33 Detroit leaned heavily on Stackhouse as its isolation scorer and late-clock release valve against Miami’s physical defense. He topped 25 points in two of the three games and carried a huge workload after Grant Hill went down, but the Heat’s pressure made every possession increasingly difficult. Basketball Network — Stackhouse’s rise to All-Star status NBA All-Star (2000), Most Improved Player voting: 3rd
Grant Hill Injured Offensive Focal Point (1.1) 27.5 High 11.0 5.5 4.5 0.5 56.76 Hill remained Detroit’s primary two-way creator for the opening two games, using his size to initiate offense and rebound from the wing, before a fractured left ankle ended his postseason. The injury was especially damaging because Detroit had depended on his all-around production throughout the season. CBS News/AP — Hill’s playoff-ending ankle fracture NBA All-Star (2000), All-NBA Second Team (2000), MVP voting: 8th
Lindsey Hunter Point-of-Attack Defensive Guard (1.05) 31.0 Medium 8.3 2.3 1.7 2.0 33.03 Hunter’s playoff assignment was more about organizing Detroit’s backcourt and applying pressure than generating offense. His 1.7 steals-plus-blocks contribution reflected an active defensive presence, while the Heat’s ability to disrupt his perimeter shooting exposed how much Detroit’s offense depended on Hill and Stackhouse creating advantages. All-Defensive Second Team (2000)
Christian Laettner Interior Playmaking Forward-Center (1.05) 25.0 Medium 6.7 5.0 2.0 0.3 32.34 Laettner served as Detroit’s interior connector, particularly valuable when Miami crowded the perimeter and forced the Pistons toward half-court possessions. His passing from the frontcourt and willingness to battle inside gave Detroit another decision-maker, although Miami’s physical defense limited his offensive efficiency.
Jerome Williams Offensive-Rebound Energy Forward (1.0) 24.3 Medium 5.0 7.0 0.7 1.0 30.14 Williams brought the same relentless activity that made him one of Detroit’s most useful reserve pieces during the season: sprinting into offensive-rebound opportunities, defending with energy and creating possessions that were not designed for him. His seven rebounds in 24.3 minutes show why his impact did not depend on touches. ESPN — Sixth Man voting discussion of Williams’ energy role Sixth Man of the Year voting: 5th
Michael Curry Physical Perimeter Stopper (1.05) 26.3 Medium 9.3 1.0 1.0 0.6 27.49 Curry became more important once Detroit needed another physical wing against Miami. He was not asked to manufacture offense, but his willingness to defend, cut and take uncomplicated shots helped keep the lineup functional when the Pistons were short on creators. Daily Herald — Associated Press coverage of Curry against Detroit’s opponents
Terry Mills Stretch-Four Spacing Weapon (1.05) 25.7 Medium 8.3 2.0 0.3 0.7 26.10 Mills gave Detroit one of its few ways to pull Miami’s interior defenders away from the paint. His three-point shooting was particularly valuable in a series where space was scarce, and his 2-for-3 performance from deep across the sample reflects the kind of quick-strike spacing role the veteran forward provided.
Mikki Moore Vertical Interior Reserve (1.0) 14.0 Medium 6.0 4.0 1.0 0.3 24.86 Moore’s role was simple and physical: provide another body around the basket, attack offensive rebounds and finish possessions near the rim. With only three playoff games, there was limited contemporary independent coverage of his specific postseason responsibilities, so the clearest picture is of a young reserve used for interior energy when Detroit needed it.
John Crotty Second-Unit Ball Handler (1.0) 17.0 Low 2.0 1.3 1.3 0.6 10.40 Crotty handled reserve point-guard duties without being given much scoring freedom. His job was primarily to settle possessions and keep the offense organized when Hunter left the floor, but Miami’s pressure left little room for him to influence the series offensively.
Loy Vaught Veteran Rebounding Specialist (1.0) 8.0 Low 0.0 3.0 0.0 1.0 8.00 Vaught was used strictly as frontcourt depth, with his veteran experience and rebounding instincts more relevant than any offensive creation. Detroit turned to him for eight-minute stretches in the series, but Miami’s matchup and the Pistons’ need for scoring kept his role extremely narrow.
Jud Buechler Perimeter Spacing Reserve (1.0) 11.3 Low 2.0 1.3 0.3 0.3 7.80 Buechler’s value was tied to spacing rather than volume, giving Detroit a veteran option who could occupy the weak-side perimeter without demanding the ball. His three-point attempts were limited, and Miami’s defensive pressure meant there were few clean opportunities to turn that floor-spacing role into meaningful production.
Eric Montross Emergency Interior Depth (1.0) 2.5 Low 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 2.00 Montross barely entered the postseason rotation, appearing only in short stretches when Detroit needed additional size. With the Pistons already relying on Laettner, Williams and Moore for most of their interior minutes, his role amounted to emergency frontcourt depth rather than a tactical component of the Miami matchup.
Team Totals 240.0 79.7 34.3 14.7 7.7 355.25 Detroit’s three-game postseason run became a test of whether Stackhouse could carry the offense after Hill’s injury. The Heat’s physical defense ultimately squeezed the Pistons into a low-scoring series, exposing the lack of another reliable creator.