1995–96 Detroit Pistons season

The 1995–96 NBA season was the Pistons' 48th season in the NBA and 39th season in the city of Detroit. The Pistons hired Doug Collins to coach a young team now led by Grant Hill. They also acquired Otis Thorpe from the Portland Trail Blazers, who won a championship as a member of the Houston Rockets in the 1994 NBA Finals. At midseason, they signed free agent Michael Curry. Under Collins, the Pistons reemerged as a playoff contender finishing fifth in the Central Division with a 46–36 record, and returned to the playoffs after a three-year absence. In the first round of the playoffs, they would be swept by the Orlando Magic in three straight games. Following the season, Allan Houston signed as a free agent with the New York Knicks.

1995–96 Detroit Pistons season

The 1995–96 NBA season was the Pistons' 48th season in the NBA and 39th season in the city of Detroit. The Pistons hired Doug Collins to coach a young team now led by Grant Hill. They also acquired Otis Thorpe from the Portland Trail Blazers, who won a championship as a member of the Houston Rockets in the 1994 NBA Finals. At midseason, they signed free agent Michael Curry. Under Collins, the Pistons reemerged as a playoff contender finishing fifth in the Central Division with a 46–36 record, and returned to the playoffs after a three-year absence. In the first round of the playoffs, they would be swept by the Orlando Magic in three straight games. Following the season, Allan Houston signed as a free agent with the New York Knicks.