Detroit is the most physical team in the league, especially on defense. Nobody forces more turnovers or commits more fouls per game than the Pistons, according to NBA.com. The team also loves to flex its muscles early in order to see whether opponents are willing to absorb punishment and fight back (literally), so Oklahoma City must set the tone immediately by matching Detroit’s intensity. This entails a strong commitment to boxing out anyone in sight, as the Pistons rank third in offensive rebound percentage and fourth in points per game via put-backs.Â
