Immediately after the Pistons lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals this year, Detroit fans all felt the same thing, disappointment. We started asking ourselves what was wrong with our team, what can be done to fix it, who should be fired, traded, etc. I think it’s been way too easy for us to forget the really great things that happened this season.

So I thought I’d put together a list of some of the milestones and events that transpired as I remember them from the past season. I still think some changes need to be made, but a disappointing loss shouldn’t overshadow a great season.

• Ben Wallace leaves, but we get a good contributer in Nazr Mohammed. He played some good minutes for Detroit in the first part of the season.
• 6th consecutive 50-win season
• Antonio McDyess turns in a spectacular 2nd half to the season
• Developed Jason Maxiell into an offensive force (still looking for that defense, though)
• Got some good looks at Amir Johnson
• Signed Chris Webber and had a great stretch after he joined the team
• Swept a team in the Playoffs for the first time since 1990
• Defeated the Ben Wallace Bulls!
• Got to the Eastern Conference Finals for the 5th consecutive time
• Rasheed Wallace’s half court shot to force overtime!

There’s a bunch of stuff I’m leaving out, for sure. Statistical happenings and on-court accomplishments. If you know of any more, please let me know because I want to add them to the list.

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