1970–71 Detroit Pistons season
The 1970–71 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 23rd season in the NBA and 14th season in the city of Detroit. The team played at Cobo Arena in downtown Detroit.
| 1970–71 Detroit Pistons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Butch van Breda Kolff |
| General manager | Ed Coil |
| Owner(s) | Fred Zollner |
| Arena | Cobo Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 45–37 (.549) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Midwest) Conference: 6th (Western) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | WJBK |
| Radio | WXYZ |
The Pistons finished with a 45-37 (.549) record, 4th place in the deep Midwest Division, as the NBA re-organized from 2 to 4 divisions. It was the first winning season for Detroit since the franchise relocated from Ft. Wayne in 1957. The team was led by guards Dave Bing (27.0 ppg, 5.0 apg, NBA All-Star) and Jimmy Walker (17.6 ppg) and rookie center Bob Lanier (15.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg, All-Rookie Team), who was the top pick in the 1970 NBA Draft.
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