'Steven Adams presents a different problem': Thunder center poses massive problem for Pistons in OKC's 108-101 win

Steven Adams (12) "presents a different problem" for Christian Wood (35) and the Pistons, according to Detroit coach Dwane Casey, during the Thunder's 108-101 win Friday at Chesapeake Energy Arena. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]The moment Detroit agreed to trade Andre Drummond to Cleveland, it became clear that the matchup at center would play a large role Friday night between the Thunder and Pistons.

But in Oklahoma City’s 108-101 win at Chesapeake Energy Arena the day after the trade deadline, the big man battle played out in unexpected ways. Steven Adams and the Thunder had a clear size advantage on the Drummond-less Pistons. Detroit coach Dwane Casey alluded to that when asked before the…