The 1980–81 NBA season was the Detroit Pistons' 33rd season in the NBA and 24th season in the city of Detroit.
[1] The team played at the Pontiac Silverdome.
The rebuilding Pistons finished the season with a 21–61 (.256) record, 6th place in the Central Division.
The team was led by center Kent Benson (15.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg) and guard John Long (17.7 ppg).
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