Are the Pistons the most fun team in the NBA?

The Houston Rockets handed the Cleveland Cavaliers their 7th loss of the season thanks to two late by Alperen Sengun. Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the chaotic finish in Houston, the Pistons climb up the standings, and Jimmy Butler’s suspension. Then, the Athletic’s Fred Katz joins the show to talk about his interview with OG Anunoby, the Pistons (again), and whether Jimmy Butler moves the needle for the Suns. Host: Dave DuFour With: Es Baraheni & Fred Katz Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht Audio Producer: Grayson Moody Submit your questions to The Athletic NBA Daily mailbag: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5939460/2024/11/25/nba-podcast-mailbag-athletic-daily/ Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Cavs v Rockets blockbuster ending 02:47 - The Rockets' competitiveness 04:50 - Who is THE guy for Houston? 06:37 - Pistons v Hawks, Pistons up to 6th 08:08 - Mavs lose tight contest to Wolves, as well as Derek Lively 10:37 - Shai's career and Canadian high points 10:59 - Jimmy Butler's continued suspension 11:33 - Fred Katz' highlight of the season so far 13:50 - Assessing the Pistons' improvement 15:43 - Breaking down defense with OG Anunoby 20:08 - Where does OG stack up against other wing defenders? 22:55 - Should the NBA have 2 DPOTY awards? + Why Clutch POTY is terrible 26:15 - Fred Katz talks Butler to Suns Thumbnail - Elsa / Getty Images Sport #nba #rockets #pistons #oganunoby