NBA
Detroit Pistons 1981-82
1981-82 champion: Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) MVP: Moses Malone Finals MVP: Magic Johnson
Season Story
The 1981-82 Detroit Pistons finished 39-43 (.476), ranking 15th of 23 teams.
They missed the playoffs.
John Long led the roster at 21.9 points per game, with Kelly Tripucka adding 21.6.
Compiled from recorded results and player statistics.
Team Totals
87.0 PPG
30.3 RPG
20.2 APG
Key Players
Kelly Tripucka 21.6 PPG 5.4 RPG · 3.3 APG · 82 GP
Kent Benson 12.5 PPG 8.7 RPG · 2.1 APG · 75 GP
Full Roster — Season Averages
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Long | 69 | 21.9 | 3.7 | 2.1 |
| Kelly Tripucka | 82 | 21.6 | 5.4 | 3.3 |
| Isiah Thomas | 72 | 17.0 | 2.9 | 7.8 |
| Kent Benson | 75 | 12.5 | 8.7 | 2.1 |
| Terry Tyler | 82 | 9.9 | 6.0 | 1.5 |
| Edgar Jones | 48 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 0.8 |
| Alan Hardy | 38 | 3.7 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
| Ron Lee | 81 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 3.9 |
| Jeff Judkins | 30 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Glenn Hagan | 4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Larry Wright | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |