Semi-Finals
Division
Finals
The experiment of Dave DeBusschere serving as player-coach is ended as he replaced in the middle of the season by Donnie Butcher. Under Butcher the Pistons would go on to finish in last place again with a record of 30-51. However, Guard Dave Bing would provide a bright spot and hope for the future by winning the Rookie of the Year with 20.0 ppg.