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Identifying the Detroit Pistons’ “late switch” defensive concept

With the current roster, the Pistons are at their defensive best when staying true to their original matchups. An offensive ball-screen is the most switch-inducing action in the game, but, as we all know, drop coverage is the preferred choice in defending a standard PNR:

Reggie Jackson fights over the Jonas Valanciunas screen as Andre Drummond corrals Kyle Lowry until Jackson recovers. After a ball-screen takes place, the goal of the on-ball defender is to be fully recovered by the ball-handler’s second dribble.