The 1959–60 NBA season was the

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' 12th season in the

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and third season in the city of

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. The team played at

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in Detroit. The team finished with a 30-45 (.400) record, second in the Western Division, advancing to the playoffs, dropping the Western Conference semi-final 2-0 to the

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. The team was led guard

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(22.8 ppg, NBA All-Star) and center

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(15.2 ppg, 13.4 rpg). The Pistons also featured rookie

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who put up outstanding numbers (17.8 ppg, 10.5 rpg) on his way to a

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career.

Regular season

Season standings

:x – clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

Game log

Playoffs

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Awards and records

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References

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