The Larry Brown quote

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In Hockey "good defence" invariably means a lot of uncalled hooking and interference.
The Pistons, in order to play "good defence", require more leeway from the officials to succeed. Their defence involves much physical play. Certain officials may allow more than others.
This quote looks like good old-fashioned politicking from Coach Brown. Negotiating with refs through the press is not exactly a new concept.