The 1957–58 NBA season was the

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' tenth season in the

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and first season in the city of

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. The new Detroit Pistons played home games at

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, home of the

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, and struggled to find a footing in their new hometown. Team owner Fred Zollner provided the team with their own aircraft to travel for road games, but the NBA responded with a difficult travel schedule, especially during the winter, as the Pistons could avoid commercial air delays. The Pistons went 33–39 (.458) during the season, tied for second in the Western Division, with the

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, eight games behind the

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, but were awarded the second seed on tie-breakers. The Pistons defeated the Royals in two straight games in the West Semifinal series, but lost the West Finals to the Hawks 4–1. The team was led by forward

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(27.8 ppg, 10.7 rpg, NBA All-Star) and guards

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(15.6 ppg, NBA All-Star) and

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(8.1 ppg, 6.6 apg, NBA All-Star).

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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