The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their worst loss of the season when they fell to the Detroit Pistons, 120-104, on Sunday.
The Thunder couldn’t collect enough stops in the second half to overtake the Pistons. By the end of the third quarter, Detroit scored 100 points — a surprising result considering they were without Cade Cunningham.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points and he only played the first three quarters. Jalen Williams tallied 20 points.
Jalen Duren was a monster on the boards as he finished with a 22-point and 21-rebound double-double. Jaden Ivey collected 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Bojan Bogdanovic tallied 17 points and Isaiah Stewart scored 11 points.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 16-point loss to the Pistons on Sunday.
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dribbles on Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) passes on Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox II (24) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) dribbles defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Keyontae Johnson (18) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons mascot Hooper sign a ball for a fan during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) dribbles defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Monte Morris (5) shoots on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) dribbles defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams talks to referee Scott Foster (48) in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots on Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots on Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots defended by Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles on Detroit Pistons forward Kevin Knox II (24) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots on Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots on Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward MikeMuscala (41) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward MikeMuscala (41) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A detailed view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons guard Monte Morris (5) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons guard Monte Morris (5) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) dribbles in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; (Editors note: in camera motion blur) Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots on Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) tip off in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons dancers perform during a time out in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons dancers perform before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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