1967–68 Detroit Pistons season
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The 1967–68 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 20th season in the NBA and 11th season in the city of Detroit.[1] The team played at Cobo Arena in Detroit.
1967–68 Detroit Pistons season | |||
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Head coach | Donnie Butcher | ||
General manager | Ed Coil | ||
Arena | Cobo Arena | ||
Results | |||
Record | 40–42 (.488) | ||
Place | Division: 4th (Eastern) | ||
Playoff finish | East Division Semifinals (eliminated 2–4) | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
Local media | |||
Television | WJBK | ||
Radio | WXYZ | ||
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Expansion in the NBA, with new teams in San Diego and Seattle, forced the league to move to the deeper Eastern Conference. Still, Detroit improved significantly, finishing 40-42 (.488), 4th in the Eastern Division. The team advanced to the playoffs for the first time since 1963, losing in the division semi-finals to the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics 4-2. Detroit was led on the season by guard Dave Bing (27.1 ppg, 6.4 apg, NBA All-Star) and forward Dave DeBusschere (17.9 ppg, 13.5 rpg, NBA All-Star).[2][3]