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1971-72 Season Recap

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Injuries limit Dave Bing to just 45 games as the Pistons take a major step backwards finishing in last place with an awful record of 26-56.

Injuries limit Dave Bing to just 45 games as the Pistons take a major step backwards finishing in last place with an awful record of 26-56.

1972 Detroit Pistons season

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Missed Playoffs

26-56 (.317)

4th place in NBA Western Conference Midwest Division

Head Coach

Butch van Breda Kolff (6-4)
Terry Dischinger (0-2)
Earl Lloyd (20-50)

General Manager

Team Owner

Arena

Attendance

188,763 total
4,604 per game

1972 Draft Picks

Round Pick Player

1 9 Bob Nash

2 17 Chris Ford

4 51 Ernie Fleming

5 67 Ernest Pettis

6 84 Terry Benton

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