The NBA is known as a copycat league. When the Houston Rockets were winning games with ‘Morey Ball,’ the era of analytics was ushered in. And when Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors dominated with a three-point heavy offense, the three-point revolution was born.
Rarely do we see a team buck the trend. Yet, that’s exactly what the 2024-25 Detroit Pistons have been doing. Where the NBA has begun leaning into skill and finesse, JB Bickerstaff’s roster has become gritty and abrasive.
A scuffle between the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday is a good example of how the Pistons like to play the game.
