1960–61 Detroit Pistons season

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Head coach Dick McGuire Record 34–45 (.430)		Arena Detroit Olympia
Place Division: 3rd (Western) Playoff finish West Division Semifinals(eliminated 2–3)

The 1960-61 NBA season was the Pistons' 13th season in the NBA and fourth season in the city of Detroit.

Season standings

x – clinched playoff spot

(2) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (3) Detroit Pistons: Lakers win series 3-2

Game 1 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 120, Detroit 102

Game 2 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 127, Detroit 118

Game 3 @ Detroit: Detroit 124, Los Angeles 113

Game 4 @ Detroit: Detroit 123, Los Angeles 114

Game 5 @ Los Angeles: Los Angeles 137, Detroit 120

Gene Shue, All-NBA Second Team

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