Fast facts
League: Eastern Conference Central Division
Team: Pistons
Head Coach: Dwane Casey
Team Mascot: Hooper
Year Opened: 2017
Capacity: 20491
City / State: Detroit / Michigan
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Pistons vs Bulls
Rival Team: Chicago Bulls
The Pistons-Bulls rivalry dates back to the 1980s when Michael Jordan and company squared off against the Bad Boys. The two teams met in the playoffs four years in a row from 1988 to 1991, and the Pistons even developed a famous strategy for beating Jordan known as the “Jordan Rules.” The rivalry remains one of the most hotly contested to this day thanks to the Pistons and Bulls sharing the Central Division. If you want to attend a high stakes game at Little Caesars, then make sure to circle the Bulls games on your calendar.
Pistons vs Pacers
Rival Team: Indiana Pacers
The Pistons and Pacers have been rivals for years and in 2004 things boiled over during what is now known as The Malice in Little Caesars. The brawl is one of the most infamous and ugliest moments in NBA history. Whenever these two Central Division rivals get together there will be plenty of bad blood, so make sure you’re in attendance for these hotly contested matchups.
Pistons vs Cavaliers
Rival Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
The Pistons and Cavs have been divisional rivals since 1978. However, things didn’t heat up between them until 2006 when the two squared off in the playoffs. The two teams met in the playoffs three times from 2006 to 2009 building a strong feud. If you want to see some of the most hotly contested games the Central has to offer then get tickets to a Pistons-Cavs game.
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Fast facts
League: Eastern Conference Central Division
Team: Pistons
Head Coach: Dwane Casey
Team Mascot: Hooper
Year Opened: 2017
Capacity: 20491
City / State: Detroit / Michigan