1985–86 Detroit Pistons season

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Head coach Chuck Daly Owner(s) William Davidson Record 46–36 (.561)		General manager Jack McCloskey Arena Pontiac Silverdome
Place Division: 3rd (Central) Conference: 5th (Eastern)

The 1985-86 NBA season was the Pistons' 38th season in the NBA and 29th season in the city of Detroit.

Season standings

z - clinched division title y - clinched division title x - clinched playoff spot

(4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Detroit Pistons: Hawks win series 3–1

Game 1 @ The Omni, Atlanta (April 17): Atlanta 140, Detroit 122

Game 2 @ The Omni, Atlanta (April 19): Atlanta 137, Detroit 125

Game 3 @ Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac (April 22): Detroit 106, Atlanta 97

Game 4 @ Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac (April 25): Atlanta 114, Detroit 113 (2OT)

Last Playoff Meeting: 1963 Western Division Semifinals (Hawks won 3–1; they were in St. Louis, Missouri)

Isiah Thomas, All-NBA First Team

Joe Dumars, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team

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