The last time the Pistons were in the playoffs was in 2009. At the tail end of the 8 year playoff run that brought them the 2004 championship. By that time only Rip, 'Sheed, and Tayshaun were left from the championship squad. They made the 8th seed with a losing record and were swept by the Cavs in the 1st round.

That was also the last year that the Wings went to the Stanley Cup finals, losing to the Penguins in 7.