1960–61 Detroit Pistons season
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The 1960–61 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 13th season in the NBA and fourth season in the city of Detroit.[1] The team played home games at Olympia Stadium.
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1960–61 Detroit Pistons season | |||
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Head coach | Dick McGuire | ||
Arena | Detroit Olympia | ||
Results | |||
Record | 34–45 (.430) | ||
Place | Division: 3rd (Western) | ||
Playoff finish | West Division Semifinals (eliminated 2–3) | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
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The Pistons finished 34-45 (.430), 3rd in the Western Division. The team advanced to the playoffs, losing to the Los Angeles Lakers 3-2 as Laker Elgin Baylor dominated the series with a 39.4 ppg average in the series. Detroit was led on the season by forward Bailey Howell (23.6 ppg, 14.4 rpg, NBA All-Star), center Walter Dukes (11.7 ppg, 14.1 rpg, NBA All-Star) and guard Gene Shue (22.6 ppg, 6.8 apg, NBA All-Star).