| 1985–86 Detroit Pistons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Chuck Daly |
| General manager | Jack McCloskey |
| Owner(s) | William Davidson |
| Arena | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 46–36 (.561) |
| Place |
Division: 3rd (Central) Conference: 5th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish |
East First Round (eliminated 1-3) |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1985-86 NBA season was the Pistons' 38th season in the NBA and 29th season in the city of Detroit.
(4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Detroit Pistons: Hawks win series 3–1
Last Playoff Meeting: 1963 Western Division Semifinals (Hawks won 3–1; they were in St. Louis, Missouri)