1951–52 Fort Wayne Pistons season

The 1951–52 NBA season was the Pistons' fourth season in the NBA and 11th season as a franchise.

The Pistons struggled on the year, finishing with a 29-37 (.439) record, 4th place in the West Division. The team advanced to the playoffs, losing 2-0 in the opening round to the Rochester Royals. The team was led by guard Frank Brian (15.9 ppg, 3.5 apg, NBA All-Star) and a double-double from center/forward Larry Foust (15.9 ppg, 13.3 rpg), NBA All-Star).

During the NBA season, the Washington Capitols folded and their players were dispersed through a draft. The Pistons chose Bill Sharman, a future Hall of Fame inductee, but he refused to report to Fort Wayne and the Pistons traded him to the Boston Celtics.

Season standings

 * x – clinched playoff spot

Playoffs

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 * 1
 * March 18
 * @ Rochester
 * L 78–95
 * Larry Foust (17)
 * Edgerton Park Arena
 * 0–1
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 * 2
 * March 20
 * Rochester
 * L 86–92
 * Jack Kerris (17)
 * North Side High School Gym
 * 0–2

Awards and records

 * Larry Foust, All-NBA Second Team