NBA
Detroit Pistons 1958-59
1958-59 champion: Boston Celtics (4-0) MVP: Bob Pettit
Season Story
The 1958-59 Detroit Pistons finished 28-44 (.389), ranking 7th of 8 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.
Gene Shue led the roster at 17.6 points per game, with Phil Jordon adding 14.3.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
89.3 PPG
51.4 RPG
17.5 APG
Key Players
Phil Jordon 14.3 PPG 8.2 RPG · 1.2 APG · 72 GP
Walter Dukes 13.0 PPG 13.3 RPG · 0.9 APG · 72 GP
Earl Lloyd 8.4 PPG 6.9 RPG · 1.2 APG · 72 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Shue | 72 | 17.6 | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Phil Jordon | 72 | 14.3 | 8.2 | 1.2 |
| Walter Dukes | 72 | 13.0 | 13.3 | 0.9 |
| Dick McGuire | 71 | 9.2 | 4.0 | 6.2 |
| Earl Lloyd | 72 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 1.2 |
| Joe Holup | 68 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 1.1 |
| Chuck Noble | 65 | 7.1 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Dick Farley | 70 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Shellie McMillon | 48 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 0.5 |
| Barney Cable | 31 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 0.4 |