| 1980–81 Detroit Pistons season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Scotty Robertson |
| General manager | Jack McCloskey |
| Owner(s) | William Davidson |
| Arena | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 21–61 (.256) |
| Place |
Division: 6th (Central) Conference: 11th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | DNQ |
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Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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The 1980–81 NBA season was the Pistons' 33rd season in the NBA and 24th season in the city of Detroit.