PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 118-116 preseason loss to Pistons

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished their preseason schedule with a 118-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday at Tulsa’s BOK Center.

The Thunder, who were without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee contusion),  were led by Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.

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In 14 first-half minutes, Holmgren was excellent for OKC. He recorded 10 points, four rebounds and three blocks before sitting the second half. Williams scored a game-high 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting.

With preseason over, the Thunder now prepare for their regular-season opener against the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 25.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s two-point preseason loss to the Pistons.

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) passes around Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (35) in the second half at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives past Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) in second half at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma;Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks the shot of Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) dunks in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder Jack White (14) dunks in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) dives for a ball against Detroit Pistons Stanley Amide (17) in the second half at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) shoots in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; NBA official Lauren Holtkamp with a black eye during the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons game at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) shoots in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) shoots over Detroit Pistons forward Joe Harris (31) during the fourth quarter at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots around Detroit Pistons forward Joe Harris (31) during the fourth quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots around Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) during the third quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots over Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the third quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams sits with his staff in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) is fouled by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) one the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots over Detroit Pistons guard Zavier Simpson (9) in the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) passes around Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) in the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) in the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots past Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) is guarded against Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) in first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) against Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams looks on in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks the shot of Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Zavier Simpson (9) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons Ausar Thompson (9) goes up for a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; OKC Thunder mascot before the game against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports