Pistons Coach JB Bickerstaff Condemns Officiating After Loss to Thunder

Bickerstaff criticized referees for perceived bias and disrespect, citing key calls that impacted Detroit's close game against Oklahoma City.

Detroit Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff expressed outrage over officiating following a 113-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night.
Bickerstaff highlighted multiple instances of perceived unfair treatment, including the ejection of star player Cade Cunningham for profanity directed at officials.
The Pistons were called for five technical fouls in the third quarter alone, a stark contrast to the Thunder's clean record in that category for the game.
Crew chief Brian Forte defended the officiating, stating that Cunningham's ejection was warranted due to continued use of profanity after a warning.
Oklahoma City head coach Mark Daigneault revealed that the Thunder prepare for officiating tendencies as part of their game strategy, which may have contributed to their composure during the game.