NBA
Detroit Pistons 1959-60
1959-60 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1959-60 Detroit Pistons finished 30-45 (.400), ranking 5th of 8 teams.
Their playoff run ended in the Quarterfinal round.
Gene Shue led the roster at 22.8 points per game, with Bailey Howell adding 17.8.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
111.3 PPG
59.1 RPG
19.6 APG
Key Players
Walter Dukes 15.2 PPG 13.4 RPG · 1.2 APG · 66 GP
Chuck Noble 11.3 PPG 3.5 RPG · 4.6 APG · 58 GP
Ed Conlin 11.2 PPG 4.9 RPG · 1.8 APG · 70 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Shue | 75 | 22.8 | 5.5 | 3.9 |
| Bailey Howell | 75 | 17.8 | 10.5 | 0.8 |
| Walter Dukes | 66 | 15.2 | 13.4 | 1.2 |
| Chuck Noble | 58 | 11.3 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Ed Conlin | 70 | 11.2 | 4.9 | 1.8 |
| Archie Dees | 73 | 9.7 | 5.4 | 0.6 |
| Shellie McMillon | 75 | 8.9 | 5.7 | 0.7 |
| Earl Lloyd | 68 | 8.9 | 4.7 | 1.3 |
| Dick McGuire | 68 | 7.1 | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| Bill Kenville | 25 | 5.1 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Tony Windis | 9 | 4.0 | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Gary Alcorn | 58 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 0.4 |