The Oklahoma City Thunder had their best preseason performance on Tuesday in a 115-99 win over the Detroit Pistons.
Despite this being a preseason game, this contest felt closer to a regular season game than a scrimmage.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault distributed his minutes and rotation as if it was a regular season matchup between two rebuilding teams with intriguing young cores.
Thunder players that stood out include Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Ousmane Dieng, Jalen Williams and Aleksej Pokusevski.
Here are some of the best photos from the preseason matchup as the Thunder prepare to conclude their preseason campaign on the road against the San Antonio Spurs.
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) passes defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 11: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives between Braxton Key #8 and Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots defended by Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Rodney McGruder (17) charges Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) dribbles defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 11: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder battles for the ball against Killian Hayes #7 and Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A detailed view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during defended by Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 11, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 11: Jaden Ivey #23 of the Detroit Pistons blocks the shot of Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 11: Saddiq Bey #41 of the Detroit Pistons gets fouled going to the basket by Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 11: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons battles for the ball against Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on October 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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