NBA

Detroit Pistons 1977-78

38-44 (0.463)

1977-78 champion: Washington Bullets (4-3) MVP: Bill Walton Finals MVP: Wes Unseld

Season Story

The 1977-78 Detroit Pistons finished 38-44 (.463), ranking 16th of 22 teams.

They missed the playoffs.

Bob Lanier led the roster at 24.5 points per game, with Eric Money adding 18.6.

Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.

74.5 PPG

31.8 RPG

15.8 APG

Bob Lanier 24.5 PPG 11.3 RPG · 3.4 APG · 63 GP

Eric Money 18.6 PPG 2.8 RPG · 4.7 APG · 76 GP

M.L. Carr 12.4 PPG 7.1 RPG · 2.3 APG · 79 GP

Leon Douglas 10.9 PPG 7.4 RPG · 1.4 APG · 79 GP

Chris Ford 10.5 PPG 3.3 RPG · 4.6 APG · 82 GP

Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST
Bob Lanier	63	24.5	11.3	3.4
Eric Money	76	18.6	2.8	4.7
M.L. Carr	79	12.4	7.1	2.3
Leon Douglas	79	10.9	7.4	1.4
Chris Ford	82	10.5	3.3	4.6
Jim Bostic	4	6.5	4.0	0.8
Al Eberhard	37	4.9	2.8	0.7
Ben Poquette	52	4.5	2.8	0.4
Wayman Britt	7	1.3	0.6	0.3