Here are the Piston's defensive accomplishments this season: (ripped from another site) <ul> [*]First team to hold an opposing team's entire roster to single digits. Hasn't been done in the modern era of NBA basketball. [*]Longest consecutive streak holding teams under 100 in a single season in the modern era. [*]Most games in a single season holding teams under 100 in the modern era. [*]Most games in a season holding teams under 70 (9) in the modern era. [*]Longest consecutive streak of holding opposing teams under 70 (5) in the modern era. (Currently more than doubled the old record) [*]Currently #2 in points allowed [/list]
I think the most impressive of these is holding the most consecutive teams under 100, and the most games in a single season under 100. It shows how consistent the Pistons are, shutting down the opposing offense every game. I know defense isn't the most exciting thing, it isn't why most people watch the game, but players like Tayshaun and the Wallaces make it exciting with their blocks and their steals. I'm enjoying this a lot right now.
We faced the Nuggets when we held everybody to single digits. This just shows that our defense is excellent and consistent. I think that holding opponents under 70 is more exciting then under 100, mostly because we get to see more Darko.
