[1] The team played at Cobo Arena in downtown Detroit.
The Pistons finished with a 40-42 (.488) record, 3rd place in the Midwest Division.
[1] Coach Earl Lloyd was fired after 7 games, replaced by former Pistons player Ray Scott, who led the team to a 38–37 record under his direction.
Lanier credited Scott with an improved culture, stating, “He took over and we started playing collectively as a unit.
We had a good feeling, and we related well with one another.”[2] Roster Last transaction: February 5, 1973