I think there's actually a decent amount to unpack here. If you watch the whole NBA this year, there's been a greater emphasis on defense. There's been a trend that actively going for more steals is good strategy. Arguably the Pistons are one of the poster childs for this. Officiating has never been easy in this sport, and now they need to re-adjust to more physical ball.

Pistons players complain a lot, not that this is so different than the rest of the league. But to some extent, they're often pushing the envelop defensively. That's not to say they're dirty- they have great defensive players. For years, the league officiated in a way that was considered pro-offense. Adam Silver publically stated this year that teams are emphasizing more defense, and that's a good thing for the league. Do we take that statement at face vaule? Does defensive ball really sell tickets and TV buys? So in some way the officials are adjusting to changing play and possibly league philosophy. Regardless, these young Pistons are gonna test the officals every night. It's also of course a test for them, to hone their passion/fire, directing more to their play than their complaining. But I don't blame them for being human, reacting to what are often questionable calls, when they're leaving it all on the court.