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Roster

NO PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DOB COLLEGE
1 Chauncey Billups PG 6-3 202 September 25, 1976 Colorado
3 Ben Wallace C 6-9 240 September 10, 1974 Cuyahoga Community College, Virginia Union University
5 Horace Jenkins PG 6-1 180 October 14, 1974 William Paterson University
7 Anthony Goldwire PG 6-1 182 September 6, 1971 Houston
7 Smush Parker PG 6-4 190 June 1, 1981 Fordham
8 Darvin Ham SF 6-7 220 July 23, 1973 Texas Tech
10 Lindsey Hunter SG 6-2 170 December 3, 1970 Alcorn State, Jackson State University
12 Ronald Dupree SF 6-7 209 January 26, 1981 LSU
20 Carlos Delfino SG 6-6 230 August 29, 1982  
22 Tayshaun Prince SF 6-9 212 February 28, 1980 Kentucky
24 Antonio McDyess PF 6-9 220 September 7, 1974 Alabama
30 Carlos Arroyo PG 6-2 202 July 30, 1979 Florida International University
31 Darko Miličić C 7-0 250 June 20, 1985  
32 Richard Hamilton SG 6-7 185 February 14, 1978 UConn
36 Rasheed Wallace PF 6-11 225 September 17, 1974 UNC
41 Elden Campbell C 6-11 215 July 23, 1968 Clemson
44 Derrick Coleman C 6-10 230 June 21, 1967 Syracuse

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Richard Hamilton SG 26 76 76 38.5 18.7 3.9 4.9 1.0 0.2 2.9 15.3 6.7 .440 1.6 0.5 .305 5.6 4.8 .858
Chauncey Billups PG 28 80 80 35.8 16.5 3.4 5.8 1.0 0.1 2.3 11.4 5.1 .442 4.8 2.1 .426 4.8 4.3 .898
Tayshaun Prince SF 24 82 82 37.1 14.7 5.3 3.0 0.7 0.9 1.6 11.7 5.7 .487 1.7 0.6 .341 3.3 2.7 .807
Rasheed Wallace PF 30 79 79 34.0 14.5 8.2 1.8 0.8 1.5 1.6 13.4 5.9 .440 3.0 0.9 .318 2.5 1.7 .697
Ben Wallace C 30 74 74 36.1 9.7 12.2 1.7 1.4 2.4 1.1 8.8 4.0 .453 0.1 0.0 .111 4.1 1.8 .428
Antonio McDyess PF 30 77 8 23.3 9.6 6.3 0.9 0.6 0.7 1.2 7.8 4.0 .513 0.0 0.0 .000 2.5 1.6 .656
Carlos Arroyo PG 25 40 0 17.7 5.4 1.5 3.2 0.6 0.0 1.3 4.9 1.9 .376 0.3 0.0 .083 2.2 1.7 .767
Carlos Delfino SG 22 30 4 15.3 3.9 1.8 1.3 0.7 0.2 0.8 3.9 1.4 .359 1.2 0.3 .257 1.3 0.8 .575
Elden Campbell C 36 30 1 11.3 3.9 2.7 0.5 0.3 0.2 0.9 3.9 1.3 .336 0.1 0.0 .000 1.7 1.3 .784
Lindsey Hunter SG 34 76 3 15.1 3.8 1.6 1.7 0.9 0.2 0.9 4.0 1.4 .358 1.1 0.3 .274 0.8 0.6 .793
Ronald Dupree SF 24 47 0 10.0 3.2 2.0 0.5 0.1 0.2 0.5 2.7 1.3 .480 0.0 0.0 .500 1.0 0.6 .617
Smush Parker PG 23 11 1 10.0 3.0 0.8 1.0 0.3 0.0 0.9 2.5 1.0 .393 0.8 0.2 .222 1.2 0.8 .692
Horace Jenkins PG 30 15 0 6.9 2.8 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.1 0.5 3.0 1.0 .333 0.6 0.0 .000 0.9 0.8 .923
Anthony Goldwire PG 33 9 0 6.1 2.0 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 1.7 0.4 .267 1.0 0.3 .333 0.9 0.8 .875
Derrick Coleman C 37 5 0 10.0 1.8 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 2.8 0.6 .214 0.4 0.0 .000 0.6 0.6 1.000
Darko Miličić C 19 37 2 6.9 1.8 1.2 0.2 0.1 0.5 0.4 2.1 0.7 .329 0.0 0.0   0.6 0.5 .708
Darvin Ham SF 31 47 0 5.9 1.0 0.7 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.8 0.4 .459 0.0 0.0   0.7 0.3 .387
Team Totals     82 82 243.4 93.3 43.4 21.8 7.0 6.1 13.8 78.3 34.8 .444 12.8 4.4 .345 26.2 19.4 .739

Playoff Per Game

PLAYER POS AGE G GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Richard Hamilton SG 26 25 25 43.2 20.0 4.3 4.3 0.8 0.1 3.1 17.5 7.9 .453 1.4 0.4 .294 4.8 3.8 .798
Chauncey Billups PG 28 25 25 39.4 18.7 4.3 6.5 1.0 0.2 2.0 13.6 5.8 .428 5.0 1.8 .349 6.0 5.3 .893
Rasheed Wallace PF 30 25 25 33.0 13.6 6.9 1.3 1.0 1.8 1.5 12.4 5.4 .439 3.4 1.2 .337 2.2 1.6 .741
Tayshaun Prince SF 24 25 25 40.9 13.4 6.3 3.3 1.0 0.4 1.5 12.3 5.3 .433 2.4 0.9 .367 2.4 1.9 .800
Ben Wallace C 30 25 25 39.2 10.0 11.3 1.0 1.7 2.4 1.2 8.5 4.1 .481 0.2 0.0 .000 4.1 1.9 .461
Antonio McDyess PF 30 25 0 19.8 8.0 5.9 0.8 0.6 0.9 1.0 7.2 3.5 .486 0.0 0.0   1.4 1.0 .694
Lindsey Hunter SG 34 25 0 15.0 3.8 1.6 1.6 0.9 0.3 0.6 4.5 1.4 .319 1.4 0.3 .222 0.9 0.6 .727
Carlos Arroyo PG 25 19 0 7.9 2.1 0.5 2.1 0.2 0.1 0.5 2.4 0.8 .356 0.1 0.0 .000 0.6 0.4 .667
Elden Campbell C 36 10 0 5.7 1.2 1.8 0.5 0.2 0.0 0.4 1.3 0.4 .308 0.0 0.0   0.8 0.4 .500
Darko Miličić C 19 9 0 2.3 0.6 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.8 0.2 .286 0.0 0.0   0.1 0.1 1.000
Ronald Dupree SF 24 14 0 2.7 0.3 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 0.1 .286 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  
Darvin Ham SF 31 14 0 1.7 0.3 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.1 .333 0.0 0.0   0.1 0.1 1.000
Team Totals     25 25 242.0 90.3 42.3 20.5 7.3 6.1 12.2 79.0 34.5 .437 13.9 4.5 .326 22.6 16.8 .742

Regular Season Per 36 Mins

PLAYER POS AGE G GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Richard Hamilton SG 26 76 76 2926 17.5 3.6 4.6 0.9 0.2 2.7 14.3 6.3 .440 1.5 0.4 .305 5.3 4.5 .858
Chauncey Billups PG 28 80 80 2866 16.5 3.4 5.8 1.0 0.1 2.3 11.5 5.1 .442 4.9 2.1 .426 4.8 4.3 .898
Rasheed Wallace PF 30 79 79 2687 15.3 8.6 1.9 0.9 1.5 1.7 14.2 6.3 .440 3.2 1.0 .318 2.6 1.8 .697
Tayshaun Prince SF 24 82 82 3039 14.3 5.2 2.9 0.7 0.8 1.6 11.4 5.6 .487 1.6 0.6 .341 3.2 2.6 .807
Antonio McDyess PF 30 77 8 1797 14.8 9.7 1.4 0.9 1.0 1.9 12.0 6.2 .513 0.0 0.0 .000 3.8 2.5 .656
Carlos Arroyo PG 25 40 0 706 11.0 3.0 6.5 1.2 0.1 2.7 10.0 3.8 .376 0.6 0.1 .083 4.4 3.4 .767
Ronald Dupree SF 24 47 0 472 11.6 7.2 1.8 0.5 0.8 1.7 9.7 4.7 .480 0.2 0.1 .500 3.6 2.2 .617
Smush Parker PG 23 11 1 110 10.8 2.9 3.6 1.0 0.0 3.3 9.2 3.6 .393 2.9 0.7 .222 4.3 2.9 .692
Lindsey Hunter SG 34 76 3 1144 9.0 3.9 4.1 2.1 0.4 2.1 9.5 3.4 .358 2.6 0.7 .274 1.8 1.4 .793
Darko Miličić C 19 37 2 254 9.5 6.1 1.0 0.3 2.4 2.3 10.8 3.5 .329 0.0 0.0   3.4 2.4 .708
Carlos Delfino SG 22 30 4 459 9.1 4.3 3.0 1.7 0.5 1.8 9.2 3.3 .359 2.7 0.7 .257 3.1 1.8 .575
Elden Campbell C 36 30 1 340 12.5 8.7 1.7 0.8 0.6 3.0 12.3 4.1 .336 0.2 0.0 .000 5.4 4.2 .784
Anthony Goldwire PG 33 9 0 55 11.8 5.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 9.8 2.6 .267 5.9 2.0 .333 5.2 4.6 .875
Horace Jenkins PG 30 15 0 104 14.5 3.1 3.1 1.7 0.3 2.4 15.6 5.2 .333 3.1 0.0 .000 4.5 4.2 .923
Derrick Coleman C 37 5 0 50 6.5 10.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.4 10.1 2.2 .214 1.4 0.0 .000 2.2 2.2 1.000
Darvin Ham SF 31 47 0 275 6.0 4.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0 4.8 2.2 .459 0.0 0.0   4.1 1.6 .387

Playoff Per 36 Mins

PLAYER POS AGE G GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Richard Hamilton SG 26 25 25 1079 16.7 3.6 3.6 0.7 0.1 2.6 14.6 6.6 .453 1.1 0.3 .294 4.0 3.2 .798
Chauncey Billups PG 28 25 25 985 17.1 3.9 5.9 0.9 0.2 1.8 12.4 5.3 .428 4.6 1.6 .349 5.4 4.9 .893
Rasheed Wallace PF 30 25 25 826 14.9 7.5 1.4 1.1 1.9 1.7 13.5 5.9 .439 3.7 1.3 .337 2.4 1.7 .741
Antonio McDyess PF 30 25 0 494 14.6 10.7 1.4 1.0 1.7 1.8 13.2 6.4 .486 0.0 0.0   2.6 1.8 .694
Tayshaun Prince SF 24 25 25 1023 11.8 5.6 2.9 0.9 0.3 1.3 10.8 4.7 .433 2.1 0.8 .367 2.1 1.7 .800
Ben Wallace C 30 25 25 979 9.2 10.4 0.9 1.6 2.2 1.1 7.8 3.8 .481 0.1 0.0 .000 3.8 1.7 .461
Carlos Arroyo PG 25 19 0 150 9.6 2.4 9.4 1.0 0.5 2.4 10.8 3.8 .356 0.2 0.0 .000 2.9 1.9 .667
Lindsey Hunter SG 34 25 0 374 9.2 3.9 3.8 2.1 0.7 1.4 10.9 3.5 .319 3.5 0.8 .222 2.1 1.5 .727
Darko Miličić C 19 9 0 21 8.6 6.9 1.7 0.0 1.7 1.7 12.0 3.4 .286 0.0 0.0   1.7 1.7 1.000
Elden Campbell C 36 10 0 57 7.6 11.4 3.2 1.3 0.0 2.5 8.2 2.5 .308 0.0 0.0   5.1 2.5 .500
Darvin Ham SF 31 14 0 24 6.0 4.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 4.5 1.5 .333 0.0 0.0   3.0 3.0 1.000
Ronald Dupree SF 24 14 0 38 3.8 5.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 6.6 1.9 .286 0.0 0.0   0.0 0.0  

Regular Season Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Richard Hamilton SG 26 76 76 2926 1424 295 372 77 13 217 1160 510 .440 118 36 .305 429 368 .858
Chauncey Billups PG 28 80 80 2866 1316 271 464 81 9 180 913 404 .442 387 165 .426 382 343 .898
Tayshaun Prince SF 24 82 82 3039 1206 435 247 56 71 135 963 469 .487 138 47 .341 274 221 .807
Rasheed Wallace PF 30 79 79 2687 1145 644 142 65 115 127 1062 467 .440 236 75 .318 195 136 .697
Antonio McDyess PF 30 77 8 1797 740 482 71 46 52 93 598 307 .513 1 0 .000 192 126 .656
Ben Wallace C 30 74 74 2671 721 902 123 106 176 82 651 295 .453 9 1 .111 304 130 .428
Lindsey Hunter SG 34 76 3 1144 285 123 130 68 13 68 302 108 .358 84 23 .274 58 46 .793
Carlos Arroyo PG 25 40 0 706 215 58 128 24 1 52 197 74 .376 12 1 .083 86 66 .767
Ronald Dupree SF 24 47 0 472 152 95 24 7 10 22 127 61 .480 2 1 .500 47 29 .617
Elden Campbell C 36 30 1 340 118 82 16 8 6 28 116 39 .336 2 0 .000 51 40 .784
Carlos Delfino SG 22 30 4 459 116 55 38 22 6 23 117 42 .359 35 9 .257 40 23 .575
Darko Miličić C 19 37 2 254 67 43 7 2 17 16 76 25 .329 0 0   24 17 .708
Darvin Ham SF 31 47 0 275 46 35 5 6 7 8 37 17 .459 0 0   31 12 .387
Horace Jenkins PG 30 15 0 104 42 9 9 5 1 7 45 15 .333 9 0 .000 13 12 .923
Smush Parker PG 23 11 1 110 33 9 11 3 0 10 28 11 .393 9 2 .222 13 9 .692
Anthony Goldwire PG 33 9 0 55 18 8 0 0 0 1 15 4 .267 9 3 .333 8 7 .875
Derrick Coleman C 37 5 0 50 9 15 0 0 0 2 14 3 .214 2 0 .000 3 3 1.000
Team Totals     82 82 19955 7653 3561 1787 576 497 1071 6421 2851 .444 1053 363 .345 2150 1588 .739

Playoff Totals

PLAYER POS AGE GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Richard Hamilton SG 26 25 25 1079 501 108 107 21 3 78 437 198 .453 34 10 .294 119 95 .798
Chauncey Billups PG 28 25 25 985 467 108 162 25 5 49 339 145 .428 126 44 .349 149 133 .893
Rasheed Wallace PF 30 25 25 826 341 173 32 26 44 38 310 136 .439 86 29 .337 54 40 .741
Tayshaun Prince SF 24 25 25 1023 336 158 83 26 9 37 307 133 .433 60 22 .367 60 48 .800
Ben Wallace C 30 25 25 979 251 282 25 43 59 30 212 102 .481 4 0 .000 102 47 .461
Antonio McDyess PF 30 25 0 494 201 147 19 14 23 25 181 88 .486 0 0   36 25 .694
Lindsey Hunter SG 34 25 0 374 96 40 39 22 7 15 113 36 .319 36 8 .222 22 16 .727
Carlos Arroyo PG 25 19 0 150 40 10 39 4 2 10 45 16 .356 1 0 .000 12 8 .667
Elden Campbell C 36 10 0 57 12 18 5 2 0 4 13 4 .308 0 0   8 4 .500
Darko Miličić C 19 9 0 21 5 4 1 0 1 1 7 2 .286 0 0   1 1 1.000
Ronald Dupree SF 24 14 0 38 4 6 0 0 0 1 7 2 .286 0 0   0 0  
Darvin Ham SF 31 14 0 24 4 3 0 0 0 0 3 1 .333 0 0   2 2 1.000
Team Totals     25 25 6050 2258 1057 512 183 153 288 1974 863 .437 347 113 .326 565 419 .742

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Richard Hamilton Starter/Star 38.5 High 18.7 3.9 4.9 1.2 75.77 Working as Detroit’s primary perimeter scorer, Hamilton thrived off curls, cuts and mid-range movement rather than isolation play. His 18.7 points per game gave the Pistons a dependable offensive focal point within an otherwise balanced attack. 2005 NBA Champion
Chauncey Billups Starter/Star 35.8 High 16.5 3.4 5.8 1.1 70.22 Running the offense with patience and control, Billups blended efficient three-point shooting with steady playmaking. His leadership helped Detroit finish with one of the league’s best records while maintaining an elite assist-to-turnover profile. 2005 All-Defensive Second Team, 2005 NBA Champion
Ben Wallace Starter/Star 36.1 Medium 9.7 12.2 1.7 3.8 66.07 Anchoring everything defensively, Wallace dominated the glass and erased mistakes around the rim. The combination of 12.2 rebounds and 3.8 steals-plus-blocks per game made him the foundation of Detroit’s top-tier defense. 2005 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 2005 All-Star, 2005 All-NBA Third Team, 2005 All-Defensive First Team, 2005 NBA Champion
Rasheed Wallace Starter/Star 34.0 Medium 14.5 8.2 1.8 2.3 64.61 Functioning as a modern-style big before it became common, Wallace spaced the floor, protected the rim and defended multiple frontcourt positions. His versatility gave Detroit answers against a wide range of opponents. DPOY Voting 16th (2005), 2005 NBA Champion
Tayshaun Prince Starter/Star 37.1 Medium 14.7 5.3 3.0 1.6 59.29 Often drawing the toughest wing assignment, Prince paired long-armed defense with efficient complementary scoring. His length disrupted passing lanes while his offensive game continued to expand beyond a strictly supporting role. 2005 All-Defensive Second Team, DPOY Voting 7th (2005), 2005 NBA Champion
Antonio McDyess Key Contributor 23.3 Medium 9.6 6.3 0.9 1.3 41.12 Coming off the bench, McDyess supplied interior scoring, rebounding and physical play that helped stabilize second-unit lineups. His efficiency around the basket made him one of Detroit’s most valuable reserves. 7th in 2005 Sixth Man of the Year Voting
Carlos Arroyo Bench 17.7 Low 5.4 1.5 3.2 0.6 21.40 Serving as the backup point guard, Arroyo brought creativity and ball-handling to reserve units. His passing helped keep the offense organized whenever Billups was off the floor.
Lindsey Hunter Bench 15.1 Low 3.8 1.6 1.7 1.1 16.40 A defense-first veteran guard, Hunter provided relentless ball pressure and toughness. His offensive numbers were modest, but his ability to disrupt opposing guards remained valuable. 2005 NBA Champion
Carlos Delfino Bench 15.3 Low 3.9 1.8 1.3 0.9 15.80 The young Argentine wing flashed versatility as a passer and secondary ball-handler. Though his role was limited, Detroit valued his feel for the game and multi-positional skill set.
Elden Campbell Bench 11.3 Low 3.9 2.7 0.5 0.5 15.20 Used as experienced frontcourt depth, Campbell contributed size and defensive awareness in spot minutes. His role centered on preserving interior stability when starters rested. 2005 NBA Champion
Ronald Dupree Bench 10.0 Low 3.2 2.0 0.5 0.3 12.00 Dupree carved out minutes through athleticism and effort, helping on the glass and in transition. His offensive responsibilities stayed simple within Detroit’s veteran-heavy rotation.
Smush Parker Bench 10.0 Low 3.0 0.8 1.0 0.3 10.20 In limited appearances, Parker showed flashes of open-floor speed and shot creation. He remained a developmental guard fighting for a consistent rotation role.
Horace Jenkins Bench 6.9 Low 2.8 0.6 0.6 0.4 8.80 Jenkins brought aggressive scoring instincts in short bursts and looked comfortable attacking gaps when opportunities appeared. His role remained situational throughout the season.
Darko Miličić Bench 6.9 Low 1.8 1.2 0.2 0.6 7.60 Still a long-term project, Miličić showed occasional rim-protection flashes and intriguing physical tools. Consistent playing time was difficult to earn on a championship-caliber roster. 2005 NBA Champion
Anthony Goldwire Bench 6.1 Low 2.0 0.9 0.0 0.0 5.80 Goldwire’s brief stint focused on backcourt depth and perimeter shooting. His opportunities were limited but he provided veteran insurance at point guard.
Derrick Coleman Bench 10.0 Low 1.8 3.0 0.0 0.0 9.60 Near the end of his career, Coleman supplied size, rebounding and experience in a small sample of games. His contributions came mostly through physical interior play.
Darvin Ham Bench 5.9 Low 1.0 0.7 0.1 0.2 4.00 Ham’s role centered on energy, hustle and defensive effort whenever he entered games. The veteran forward helped reinforce Detroit’s physical identity. 2005 NBA Champion
DETROIT PISTONS TOTALS 243.4 93.3 43.4 21.8 13.1 503.41 Detroit followed up its championship season by winning 54 games and returning to the NBA Finals. The roster relied on elite team defense, balanced scoring and remarkable continuity from one of the league’s strongest starting lineups. 2005 Eastern Conference Champions, 2005 NBA Finals Appearance, 2005 NBA Defensive Player of the Year (Ben Wallace), 2 All-Defensive Team selections, 1 All-NBA Team selection, 1 All-Star selection

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Chauncey Billups Starter/Star 39.4 High 18.7 4.3 6.5 1.2 80.26 Directing Detroit’s offense against playoff defenses, Billups mixed shot creation, floor spacing and composure in pressure moments. His blend of scoring and playmaking often dictated whether opponents could keep pace with the Pistons’ half-court attack. 2005 NBA Champion, 2005 All-Defensive Second Team
Richard Hamilton Starter/Star 43.2 High 20.0 4.3 4.3 0.9 77.62 Constant movement remained Hamilton’s signature weapon during the postseason. Defenders chased him through screens all night, and his 20.0 points per game reflected how effectively Detroit generated offense without relying on isolation basketball. 2005 NBA Champion
Ben Wallace Starter/Star 39.2 Medium 10.0 11.3 1.0 4.1 63.16 Everything defensively flowed through Wallace, whose rebounding and rim protection anchored one of the toughest playoff units in the league. Even with limited offensive responsibilities, he consistently changed possessions with effort and timing. 2005 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, 2005 All-Star, 2005 All-NBA Third Team, 2005 All-Defensive First Team, 2005 NBA Champion
Tayshaun Prince Starter/Star 40.9 Medium 13.4 6.3 3.3 1.4 58.56 Often assigned the most difficult perimeter matchup, Prince balanced defensive versatility with timely offense. His length bothered scorers while his improved decision-making helped connect Detroit’s offense. 2005 All-Defensive Second Team, DPOY Voting 7th (2005), 2005 NBA Champion
Rasheed Wallace Starter/Star 33.0 Medium 13.6 6.9 1.3 2.8 59.68 Bringing a rare combination of shooting touch and interior defense, Wallace stretched opposing frontcourts while remaining a key rim protector. His versatility allowed Detroit to adjust matchups throughout the playoffs. DPOY Voting 16th (2005), 2005 NBA Champion
Antonio McDyess Key Contributor 19.8 Medium 8.0 5.9 0.8 1.5 37.19 Working as Detroit’s top reserve big, McDyess supplied energy, rebounding and efficient scoring around the basket. His impact often showed up when the second unit needed stability. 7th in 2005 Sixth Man of the Year Voting
Lindsey Hunter Bench 15.0 Low 3.8 1.6 1.6 1.2 16.40 Hunter’s playoff value came from defensive pressure and veteran awareness rather than scoring. He frequently entered games to disrupt opposing guards and add toughness to the perimeter. 2005 NBA Champion
Carlos Arroyo Bench 7.9 Low 2.1 0.5 2.1 0.3 10.00 As a reserve playmaker, Arroyo focused on organizing possessions and keeping the offense flowing in limited minutes. His passing remained his clearest contribution.
Elden Campbell Bench 5.7 Low 1.2 1.8 0.5 0.2 7.40 Campbell filled a situational frontcourt role, using experience and positioning to help defensively when called upon. His minutes were limited but purposeful. 2005 NBA Champion
Darko Miličić Bench 2.3 Low 0.6 0.4 0.1 0.1 2.40 Still developing behind an established veteran rotation, Miličić saw only brief opportunities. The flashes came mostly through size and occasional defensive activity. 2005 NBA Champion
Ronald Dupree Bench 2.7 Low 0.3 0.4 0.0 0.0 1.40 Dupree’s postseason appearances were limited, with his role centered on providing athletic depth on the wing when needed.
Darvin Ham Bench 1.7 Low 0.3 0.2 0.0 0.0 1.00 Ham contributed energy and physicality in short stints, reinforcing Detroit’s hard-nosed identity whenever he stepped onto the floor. 2005 NBA Champion
DETROIT PISTONS TOTALS 242.0 90.3 42.3 20.5 13.4 414.67 Detroit advanced to the 2005 NBA Finals behind elite defense, veteran continuity and one of the league’s most balanced starting lineups. Their playoff run was driven by disciplined execution, rebounding and a defense that consistently forced opponents into difficult shots. 2005 Eastern Conference Champions, 2005 NBA Finals Appearance, 2005 NBA Defensive Player of the Year (Ben Wallace), 2 All-Defensive Team selections, 1 All-NBA Team selection, 1 All-Star selection