1972–73 Detroit Pistons season
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The 1972–73 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 25th season in the NBA and 16th season in the city of Detroit.[1] The team played at Cobo Arena in downtown Detroit.
1972–73 Detroit Pistons season | |||
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Head coach |
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General manager | Ed Coil | ||
Owner(s) | Fred Zollner | ||
Arena | Cobo Arena | ||
Results | |||
Record | 40–42 (.488) | ||
Place | Division: 3rd (Midwest) Conference: 5th (Western) | ||
Playoff finish | Did not qualify | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
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The Pistons finished with a 40-42 (.488) record, 3rd place in the Midwest Division. The team was led guard Dave Bing (22.4 ppg, 7.8 apg, NBA All-Star), center Bob Lanier (23.8 ppg, 14.9 rpg, NBA All-Star) and forward Curtis Rowe (16.1 ppg).[1] Coach Earl Lloyd was fired after 7 games, replaced by former Pistons player Ray Scott, who led the team to a 38–37 record under his direction. Lanier credited Scott with an improved culture, stating, “He took over and we started playing collectively as a unit. We had a good feeling, and we related well with one another.”[2]