NBA
Detroit Pistons 1971-72
1971-72 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-1) MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Finals MVP: Wilt Chamberlain
Season Story
The 1971-72 Detroit Pistons finished 26-56 (.317), ranking 14th of 17 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Bob Lanier led the roster at 25.7 points per game, with Dave Bing adding 22.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
105.3 PPG
46.1 RPG
20.1 APG
Key Players
Jimmy Walker 21.3 PPG 3.0 RPG · 4.0 APG · 78 GP
Curtis Rowe 11.3 PPG 8.5 RPG · 1.2 APG · 82 GP
Terry Dischinger 9.4 PPG 4.3 RPG · 1.2 APG · 79 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lanier | 80 | 25.7 | 14.2 | 3.1 |
| Dave Bing | 45 | 22.6 | 4.1 | 7.0 |
| Jimmy Walker | 78 | 21.3 | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Curtis Rowe | 82 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 1.2 |
| Terry Dischinger | 79 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 1.2 |
| Howard Komives | 79 | 8.7 | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| Willie Norwood | 78 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 0.6 |
| Bob Quick | 18 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Harvey Marlatt | 31 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Steve Mix | 8 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
| Bill Hewitt | 68 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 1.0 |
| Erwin Mueller | 42 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 |
| Isaiah Wilson | 48 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 |