| 1978–79 Detroit Pistons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dick Vitale |
| Owner(s) | William Davidson |
| Arena | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 30–52 (.366) |
| Place |
Division: 5th (Central) Conference: 9th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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Following are the results of the 1978–79 season of the Detroit Pistons, the franchise of the National Basketball Association currently based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The 1978-79 NBA season was the Pistons' 31st season in the NBA, 22nd season in the metropolitan area of Detroit and first at the Silverdome arena in Pontiac, Michigan.