NBA
Detroit Pistons 1988-89
MVP: Magic Johnson Finals MVP: Joe Dumars
Season Story
The 1988-89 Detroit Pistons finished 63-19 (.768), the best record in the league that season.
They capped the season by winning the NBA championship, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 in the Finals.
Isiah Thomas led the roster at 18.2 points per game, with Joe Dumars adding 17.2.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
89.7 PPG
41.1 RPG
22.4 APG
Key Players
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Thomas | 80 | 18.2 | 3.4 | 8.3 |
| Joe Dumars | 69 | 17.2 | 2.5 | 5.7 |
| Vinnie Johnson | 82 | 13.8 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
| Bill Laimbeer | 81 | 13.7 | 9.6 | 2.2 |
| Dennis Rodman | 82 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 1.2 |
| James Edwards | 76 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 0.6 |
| Rick Mahorn | 72 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 0.8 |
| John Salley | 67 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 1.1 |
| Micheal Williams | 49 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Darryl Dawkins | 14 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Steve Harris | 3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Fennis Dembo | 31 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |