1952–53 Fort Wayne Pistons season

Updated on Dec 08, 2023

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Head coach Paul Birch Record 36–33 (.522)		Arena War Memorial Coliseum
Place Division: 3rd (Western) Playoff finish West Division Finals (eliminated 2–3)

The 1952-53 NBA season was the Pistons' fifth season in the NBA and 12th season as a franchise.

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

(2) Rochester Royals vs. (3) Fort Wayne Pistons: Pistons win series 2-1

Game 1 @ Rochester: Fort Wayne 84, Rochester 77

Game 2 @ Fort Wayne: Rochester 83, Fort Wayne 71

Game 3 @ Rochester: Fort Wayne 67, Rochester 65

Last Playoff Meeting: 1952 Western Division Semifinals (Rochester won 2–0)

(1) Minneapolis Lakers vs. (3) Fort Wayne Pistons: Lakers win series 3-2

Game 1 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 83, Fort Wayne 73

Game 2 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 82, Fort Wayne 75

Game 3 @ Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne 98, Minneapolis 95

Game 4 @ Fort Wayne: Fort Wayne 85, Minneapolis 82

Game 5 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 74, Fort Wayne 58

Last Playoff Meeting: 1950 Central Division Finals (Minneapolis won 2–0)

Don Meineke, NBA Rookie of the Year Award

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