The 2011-12 Detroit Pistons experienced a challenging season, finishing with a 25-41 record in the lockout-shortened NBA season. Under head coach Lawrence Frank, the Pistons struggled to find consistency, leading to a disappointing 10th place finish in the Eastern Conference, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year.
Despite the overall struggles, there were some positive takeaways. Greg Monroe emerged as a promising talent, averaging 15.4 points and 9.7 rebounds per game. Additionally, rookie Brandon Knight showed potential, contributing 12.8 points and 3.8 assists per game. However, the team’s overall lack of depth and defensive issues were evident throughout the season.
The Pistons’ inability to perform consistently on both ends of the floor highlighted the need for further roster development. As the season concluded, Detroit needed to focus on building around its young core to improve future prospects and return to playoff contention.
- Regular Season Record: 25-41
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Detroit Pistons Roster and Stats for 2011-12 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Greg Monroe | 66 | 15.4 | 9.7 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rodney Stuckey | 55 | 14.8 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 31.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brandon Knight | 66 | 12.8 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 38.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tayshaun Prince | 63 | 12.7 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 35.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ben Gordon | 52 | 12.5 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 42.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jonas Jerebko | 64 | 8.7 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 30.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charlie Villanueva | 13 | 7.0 | 3.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Maxiell | 65 | 6.5 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Will Bynum | 36 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 24.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Austin Daye | 41 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 21.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Damien Wilkins | 60 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 30.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Walker Russell | 28 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 30.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Vernon Macklin | 23 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ben Wallace | 62 | 1.4 | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Detroit Pistons 2011-12 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2011-12 season for the Detroit Pistons.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2011 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 91-79 | |
| Dec 28, 2011 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-89 | |
| Dec 30, 2011 | @ Boston Celtics | L 96-85 | |
| Dec 31, 2011 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 96-88 | |
| Jan 02, 2012 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 89-78 | |
| Jan 04, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 99-83 | |
| Jan 06, 2012 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 96-73 | |
| Jan 07, 2012 | vs. New York Knicks | L 103-80 | |
| Jan 09, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 92-68 | |
| Jan 10, 2012 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 100-86 | |
| Jan 12, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-93 | |
| Jan 13, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 98-81 | |
| Jan 15, 2012 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 99-91 | |
| Jan 17, 2012 | @ Houston Rockets | L 97-80 | |
| Jan 18, 2012 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 93-85 | |
| Jan 20, 2012 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 98-81 | |
| Jan 21, 2012 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 94-91 | |
| Jan 23, 2012 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 99-79 | |
| Jan 25, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | L 101-98 | |
| Jan 27, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 107-101 | |
| Jan 28, 2012 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-74 | |
| Jan 30, 2012 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 103-82 | |
| Jan 31, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | L 113-86 | |
| Feb 01, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 99-96 | |
| Feb 03, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 88-80 | |
| Feb 04, 2012 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | W 89-87 | |
| Feb 08, 2012 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 99-92 | |
| Feb 10, 2012 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 109-92 | |
| Feb 12, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 98-77 | |
| Feb 14, 2012 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 99-95 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | @ Boston Celtics | W 98-88 | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 114-108 | |
| Feb 19, 2012 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 96-81 | |
| Feb 21, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 101-100 | |
| Feb 22, 2012 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 103-93 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-68 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 109-94 | |
| Mar 03, 2012 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 100-83 | |
| Mar 06, 2012 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 88-85 | |
| Mar 09, 2012 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 86-85 | |
| Mar 10, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 105-86 | |
| Mar 12, 2012 | @ Utah Jazz | L 105-90 | |
| Mar 14, 2012 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 124-112 | |
| Mar 16, 2012 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 109-101 | |
| Mar 18, 2012 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 87-83 | |
| Mar 21, 2012 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 116-115 | |
| Mar 23, 2012 | vs. Miami Heat | L 88-73 | |
| Mar 24, 2012 | @ New York Knicks | L 101-79 | |
| Mar 26, 2012 | @ Washington Wizards | W 79-77 | |
| Mar 28, 2012 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 87-75 | |
| Mar 30, 2012 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 83-71 | |
| Mar 31, 2012 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 110-107 | |
| Apr 03, 2012 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 102-95 | |
| Apr 05, 2012 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-94 | |
| Apr 06, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-96 | |
| Apr 08, 2012 | @ Miami Heat | L 98-75 | |
| Apr 09, 2012 | @ Orlando Magic | L 119-89 | |
| Apr 12, 2012 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 109-85 | |
| Apr 13, 2012 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-97 | |
| Apr 15, 2012 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 100-94 | |
| Apr 17, 2012 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 116-77 | |
| Apr 18, 2012 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 116-84 | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 91-80 | |
| Apr 22, 2012 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 76-73 | |
| Apr 23, 2012 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 103-97 | |
| Apr 26, 2012 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-86 |