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Thunder to Face Pistons in Matchup of Conference Leaders without 5 of Their Top 6 Scorers

The Pistons capitalized on the Thunder's injury absences, including MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, gaining a betting edge with a 10-point spread, BetMGM reported.

  • On Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena, with the game nationally televised on ESPN and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.
  • According to the official injury report, the Thunder listed seven players out, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has missed eight games and will miss his ninth.
  • BetMGM reflected the matchup with Detroit favored by 9.5 and a-450 moneyline, while projected Pistons starters included Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren.
  • Detroit sought to bounce back after a 114-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday and had won five of their last six games entering the matchup.
  • Looking ahead, the Pistons' schedule includes a Friday game vs the Cavaliers and a March 5 road game at the Spurs, with the Thunder still strong despite injuries.
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Thunder to face Pistons in matchup of conference leaders without 5 of their top 6 scorers

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be missing four starters for their matchup of conference leaders against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.

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The Washington Post broke the news in on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
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