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Detroit Pistons had its most glorious days during the times of Isiah Thomas and Joe Dumars in the early 90s.
Founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, playing in the National Basketball League (NBL). They got their name from Fred Zollner who manufactured car, truck, and locomotive pistons. In 1948, they joined the Basketball Association of America and into the NBA the following season. In 1957, Zollner moved the Pistons to Detroit to become more of a profitable franchise.
The Palace of Auburn Hills is currently the largest arena in the NBA and is one of a few arenas in the NBA that has not sold off its naming rights. It is also home to the WNBA's Detroit Shock and holds many concerts and major boxing matches.

Performance in 2008/09 Regular Season

39 wins, 43 wins

Current Star Player(s)

Richard Hamilton

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Arena Stats:

Name: The Palace of Auburn Hills

Opened: 1988

Capacity: 22,076

Brief History:

Founded: 1948

First NBA Championship: 1989

Last NBA Championship: 2004

Other NBA Championships: 1990

Number of Conference Championships: Five

Number of Division Championships: 10

Number of Playoff Appearances: 39

Hall of Fame Players:

Dave Bing

Milwaukee Bucks

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Generally one of the weakest teams in the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks are owned by U.S. Senator Herb Kohl and play in the Central Division of the NBA's Eastern Conference. Playing in a primarily football town thanks to the consistent and storied success of the Green Bay Packers, the Bucks have held their own, especially when players such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, Sidney Moncrief, Terry Cummings, Ray Allen, and Michael Redd amongst others took the court.

Bucks' Arena the Bradley Center is also home to the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League and the Marquette University men's basketball team. The Bradley Center is the second oldest active arena used in the NBA.

Performance in 2008/09 Regular Season

34 wins, 48 losses

Current Star Player(s)

Michael Redd

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Arena Stats:

Name: Bradley Center

Opened: 1988

Capacity: 18,717

Brief History:

Founded: 1968

First NBA Championship: 1971

Last NBA Championship: 1971

Other NBA Championships: None

Number of Conference Championships: Two

Number of Division Championships: 13

Number of Playoff Appearances: 25

Hall of Fame Players:

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Cleveland Cavaliers

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Starting out as an expansion team in 1970, the Cleveland Cavaliers are most notable for being a team of "almosts" and "what ifs." From Michael Jordan's shot over Craig Ehlo to the trade that sent Ron Harper for the rights to Danny Ferry, the Cavs have been a team of eras that have yet to find a championship banner to hang from their rafters. The future success of the team, along with the hearts of fans, is now in the hands of phenom forward, LeBron James, who has just won the MVP of the 2008/09 regular season and led the team to its best ever franchise record of 66 wins.
The stadium was originally named the Gund Arena after then Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund. The current name shares that of owner Dan Gilbert's company, Quicken Loans. The first event to be held in the arena was a concert by Billy Joel on October 17, 1994. The arena also plays home to events held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and will be the home of the Lake Erie Monsters (American Hockey League) starting in the 2007-2008 season.

Performance in 2008/09 Season

66 wins, 16 losses

Current Star Player(s)

Lebron James, Mo Williams

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Arena Stats:

Name: Quicken Loans Arena

Opened: 1994

Capacity: 20,562

Brief History:

Founded: 1970

First NBA Championship: None

Last NBA Championship: None

Other NBA Championships: None

Number of Conference Championships: One

Number of Division Championships: One

Hall of Fame Players:

none

Indiana Pacers

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The Pacers began playing in 1967-68, the inaugural season of the American Basketball Association (ABA). Upon the folding of the ABA, the Pacers were one of four teams to be invited into the National Basketball Association (NBA), beginning in 1976. The Pacers have definitely been a team of eras, with the latest seeing the departure of star guard Reggie Miller, one of the best 3-point shooters ever.
The home of the Pacers also belongs to that of WNBA franchise Indiana Fever. Selected home games by the Indiana Ice (United States Hockey League) are also played at the arena. The venue has been home to the Big Ten Conference tournament (NCAA) as well as various World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) events.

Performance in 2008/09 Season

36 wins, 46 losses

Current Star Player(s)

Danny Granger

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Name:Conseco Fieldhouse

Opened:November 6, 1999

Capacity: 18,345 (basketball)

Brief History:

Founded: 1967 (ABA) and 1976 (NBA)

First NBA Championship: None

Last NBA Championship: None

Other NBA Championships: None

Number of Conference Championships: One

Number of Division Championships: Four

Number of Playoff Appearances: 18

Hall of Fame Players:

Alex English

Larry Bird (former coach, current President of Basketball Operations)

Larry Brown (Coach)

Dr. Jack Ramsey (Coach)

Chicago Bulls

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Founded in 1966, the Chicago Bulls were actually the third NBA team to play in Chicago. Their first season saw the Bulls post the best record by an expansion team in NBA history, which was only a sign of things to come for the franchise.
The peak of the team was in the 1990s, where Michael Jordan led the franchise to create a dynasty and set the best ever record of 72 wins in a regular season in 1995/96.
The stadium is named after its sponsor, the United Airlines. It is also home to the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL). The United Center sports a statue of Michael Jordan on its east side. The United Center claims to be the largest arena in the United States.

Performance in 2008/09 Season

41 wins, 41 losses

Current Star Player(s)

Derrick Rose