Detroit Pistons Coach JB Bickerstaff Criticizes Officiating After Cade Cunningham Ejection
Bickerstaff expressed frustration over perceived referee bias following a game marked by five technical fouls against Detroit in their loss to the Thunder.
- The Detroit Pistons lost 113-107 to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game overshadowed by controversial officiating decisions.
- Pistons star Cade Cunningham was ejected in the third quarter after receiving two technical fouls for using profanity toward officials.
- Head coach JB Bickerstaff criticized the referees, calling the officiating disrespectful and accusing them of ignoring clear fouls against Detroit.
- Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed that his team analyzes referee tendencies before games, which helped them adapt to the officiating style.
- The Pistons will play their next game against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 17, as Bickerstaff's comments are expected to result in a league fine.
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