40-42 (.488)
Arena
Attendance
212,094 total
5,173 per game
5,173 per game
1973 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
3
44
Dwight Lamar
4
61
Ken Brady
5
78
Henry Wilmore
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Detroit Pistons
1972-73 Season Recap
Despite Bob Lanier and Dave Bing each averaging more then 20 points per game the Pistons miss the playoffs for the 5th straight season by finishing in 3rd place with a mediocre 40-42 record.