NBA
Detroit Pistons 1965-66
1965-66 champion: Boston Celtics (4-3) MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1965-66 Detroit Pistons finished 22-58 (.275), ranking 9th of 9 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Eddie Miles led the roster at 19.6 points per game, with Ray Scott adding 17.9.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
88.8 PPG
50.0 RPG
14.5 APG
Key Players
Eddie Miles 19.6 PPG 3.8 RPG · 2.8 APG · 80 GP
Ray Scott 17.9 PPG 9.6 RPG · 3.0 APG · 79 GP
Joe Strawder 8.6 PPG 10.4 RPG · 1.0 APG · 79 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Miles | 80 | 19.6 | 3.8 | 2.8 |
| Ray Scott | 79 | 17.9 | 9.6 | 3.0 |
| Dave DeBusschere | 79 | 16.4 | 11.6 | 2.6 |
| Tom Van Arsdale | 79 | 10.5 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| Joe Strawder | 79 | 8.6 | 10.4 | 1.0 |
| Bill Buntin | 42 | 7.7 | 6.0 | 0.9 |
| Ron Reed | 57 | 7.5 | 5.9 | 1.6 |
| Don Kojis | 60 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 0.7 |
| Donnie Butcher | 15 | 7.2 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Bob Warlick | 10 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 |