34-45 (.430)
Arena
Attendance
164,230 total
5,298 per game
5,298 per game
1961 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
4
35
George Finley
5
44
Dan Doyle
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Detroit Pistons
1960-61 Season Recap
The Pistons continue to lose more games they win at 34-45. However, once again they would make into the playoffs by finishing in 3rd place. In the playoffs the Pistons would rally after losing the first 2 games on the road to force a 5th game in Los Angels against the Lakers. However, once again the Pistons would fall in the first round as they are beaten by 17 points in the decisive 5th game.