Facts, figures and historical moments in Detroit Pistons franchise history from Dec. 25-31:
Dec. 25, 1971: Bob Lanier sets the Pistons franchise record for most field goals attempted in a game (41) and half (24) in a 120-118 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Lanier finished 16 for 41, leading Detroit with 35 points. Dave Bing holds Detroit's record for most made field goals, 22, in Feb. 1971.
*The Pistons have played 23 games on Christmas Day. They are 7-16 on Dec. 25.
______________
Dec. 26, 1957: George Yardley sets Detroit's franchise record for most free throws made (20) and attempted (24) in a 110-96 win over the St.