[8] Despite losing eight of their final ten games, the team finished in fifth place in the Central Division with a 47–35 record.
[9] Michael Jordan led the league in scoring averaging 32.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 2.9 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA First Team, NBA All-Defensive First Team, was selected for the 1989 NBA All-Star Game in Houston, Texas,[10][11][12][13][14] and finished in second place in Most Valuable Player voting behind Magic Johnson.
[33][34][35][36] The Pistons would reach the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year, and defeat the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers in four straight games, winning their first ever championship.
[51][21][22] Roster Last transaction: April 23, 1989 In the 1988–89 season, Jordan again led the league in scoring, averaging 32.5 ppg on 53.8% shooting from the field.
Two days later, Jordan finished with 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 14 assists in just 30 minutes of a blowout win against the Pacers.