1958–59 Detroit Pistons season

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Head coach Red Rocha Record 28–44 (.389)		Arena Detroit Olympia
Place Division: 3rd (Western) Playoff finish West Division Semifinals (eliminated 1–2)

The 1958–59 NBA season was the Pistons' 11th season in the NBA and second season in the city of Detroit.

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

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

Game 1 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 92, Detroit 89

Game 2 @ Detroit: Detroit 117, Minneapolis 103

Game 3 @ Minneapolis: Minneapolis 129, Detroit 102

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