AUBURN HILLS – Until the Pistons turn the corner offensively – and that could be as simple as their 3-point shooting elevating itself to the NBA average – their defense is going to have to carry them.
Defense like they played over the last 15 minutes in their comeback win at Toronto, when they outscored the Raptors 41-20 as their offense was sparked by forcing Toronto turnovers and contested shots.
The Pistons sit at No. 9 in NBA defensive rating but No. 24 in offense. Dwane Casey still sees plenty of room for growth at the defensive end – and expects that growth to help turn the Pistons around offensively.