NBA

Detroit Pistons 1961-62

37-43 (0.463) Eliminated: Semifinal round

1961-62 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Bill Russell

Season Story

The 1961-62 Detroit Pistons finished 37-43 (.463), ranking 6th of 9 teams.

Their playoff run ended in the Semifinal round.

Bailey Howell led the roster at 19.9 points per game, with Gene Shue adding 19.0.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

114.5 PPG

61.3 RPG

21.6 APG

Bailey Howell 19.9 PPG 12.6 RPG · 2.4 APG · 79 GP

Gene Shue 19.0 PPG 4.7 RPG · 5.8 APG · 80 GP

Don Ohl 17.0 PPG 3.5 RPG · 3.2 APG · 77 GP

Bob Ferry 13.8 PPG 6.3 RPG · 1.8 APG · 80 GP

Ray Scott 13.3 PPG 11.5 RPG · 1.8 APG · 75 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Bailey Howell	79	19.9	12.6	2.4
Gene Shue	80	19.0	4.7	5.8
Don Ohl	77	17.0	3.5	3.2
Bob Ferry	80	13.8	6.3	1.8
Ray Scott	75	13.3	11.5	1.8
Walter Dukes	77	9.4	10.4	1.6
George Lee	75	7.6	4.7	0.9
Jackie Moreland	74	7.4	5.8	1.0
Willie Jones	69	6.1	2.6	1.7
Johnny Egan	58	5.5	1.5	1.8
Chuck Noble	26	2.8	1.7	2.4