NBA
Detroit Pistons 1972-73
1972-73 champion: New York Knicks (4-1) MVP: Dave Cowens Finals MVP: Willis Reed
Season Story
The 1972-73 Detroit Pistons finished 40-42 (.488), ranking 9th of 17 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
Bob Lanier led the roster at 23.8 points per game, with Dave Bing adding 22.4.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
93.8 PPG
43.0 RPG
20.0 APG
Key Players
Curtis Rowe 16.1 PPG 9.4 RPG · 2.1 APG · 81 GP
Stu Lantz 9.6 PPG 3.4 RPG · 2.7 APG · 51 GP
Fred Foster 8.7 PPG 2.9 RPG · 1.5 APG · 63 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Lanier | 81 | 23.8 | 14.9 | 3.2 |
| Dave Bing | 82 | 22.4 | 3.6 | 7.8 |
| Curtis Rowe | 81 | 16.1 | 9.4 | 2.1 |
| Stu Lantz | 51 | 9.6 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Fred Foster | 63 | 8.7 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| Willie Norwood | 79 | 8.3 | 4.1 | 0.7 |
| Chris Ford | 74 | 6.4 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Jim Davis | 73 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 0.8 |
| Justus Thigpen | 18 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Bob Nash | 36 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| Erwin Mueller | 21 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Harvey Marlatt | 7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.6 |