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The Detroit Pistons ended the 2008-09 season in third place in the Central Division, though the Cavaliers knocked them out of the playoffs in the first round. The 2009-10 season is starting off with a new head coach (GM Joe Dumars decided that the team needed someone more experienced than Michael Curry, so he replaced him with former Cavaliers assistant coach John Kuester) but without key starter Rasheed Wallace. To replace him, they signed Charlie Villanueva, who is expected to be a solid – though not spectacular – contributor. They also picked up Ben Gordon to replace Allen Iverson, which should boost the offense. Expect more exciting play from the Pistons this season, as the team tries to return to glory. Averaging over 99% capacity last season, tickets to The Palace of Auburn Hills never last long, so if you want to see the Detroit Pistons live, get yours today!

The Pistons reached the NBA Finals in 1955 and 1956 but failed to win the championship. In the late 1980s and early 1990s the Pistons were one of the top squads in the league, reaching the NBA Finals from 1988 to 1990 and winning championship titles in 1989 and 1990. Guard Isiah Thomas led the team, which was nicknamed the Bad Boys for the bruising style of play of such stars as center Bill Laimbeer, guard Joe Dumars, and forwards Rick Mahorn and Dennis Rodman.