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1976-77 Season Recap

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The Pistons again challenge for the Midwest Division, as they fall 6 games short with a respectable 44-38 record. However in the playoffs the Pistons would make another first round exit as they are beaten by the Golden State Warriors in a 3-game series.

The Pistons again challenge for the Midwest Division, as they fall 6 games short with a respectable 44-38 record. However in the playoffs the Pistons would make another first round exit as they are beaten by the Golden State Warriors in a 3-game series.

1977 Detroit Pistons season

1976-77 Detroit PistonsPistons

Lost First Round

44-38 (.537)

2nd place in NBA Western Conference Midwest Division

League Note
Several ABA teams entered the NBA as expansion teams under the terms of the NBA-ABA merger

Head Coach

General Manager

Team Owner

Arena

Attendance

303,792 total
7,410 per game

1977 Draft Picks

Round Pick Player

2 36 Ben Poquette

3 58 John Irving

4 80 Bruce King

5 102 Jim Kennedy

6 124 Herb Nobles

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