There are many contributing factors to the Detroit Pistons having the second-worst defensive rating in the NBA after 17 games, 116.7, and 29th in points per game against, 117.5, according to NBA.com.
Poor transition defense and lack of defensive rebounding have been the biggest factors, with the Pistons giving up the 3rd most offensive rebounds per 100 possessions, via NBA.com. Another factor may be from an adjustment in defensive philosophy that the Pistons’ fanbase has been calling for Detroit to implement.
Last season, the frustration was palpable as the young Pistons roster soft switched everything and allowed opponents to get any matchup they wanted.