[1] 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.