1951–52 Fort Wayne Pistons season
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The 1951–52 NBA season was the Pistons' fourth season in the NBA and 11th season as a franchise.[1]
1951–52 Fort Wayne Pistons season | |||
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Head coach | Paul Birch | ||
Arena | North Side High School Gym | ||
Results | |||
Record | 29–37 (.439) | ||
Place | Division: 4th (Western) | ||
Playoff finish | West Division Semifinals (eliminated 0–2) | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
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The Pistons struggled on the year, finishing with a 29-37 (.439) record, 4th place in the West Division. The team advanced to the playoffs, losing 2-0 in the opening round to the Rochester Royals. The team was led by guard Frank Brian (15.9 ppg, 3.5 apg, NBA All-Star) and a double-double from center/forward Larry Foust (15.9 ppg, 13.3 rpg), NBA All-Star).[2]
During the NBA season, the Washington Capitols folded and their players were dispersed through a draft. The Pistons chose Bill Sharman, a future Hall of Fame inductee, but he refused to report to Fort Wayne and the Pistons traded him to the Boston Celtics.[3]