Pistons win shock leader in trompe-l’oeil

Awkward at 3 points at the start of the match, the Clips then rely on your inner game to start the match. It took a few minutes before the Thunder went on a 15-2 run to take control at the end of the first quarter (22-34). The Detroit player’s response takes the form of a name: Jalen Duren. Pivot does a tremendous job, with dunks in all directions. With a few rewarded shots finally falling in, the leaders of the Eastern Conference can lead at the break (58-52).

When we come back from the locker room, it is Cade Cunningham who becomes the boss on the floor. He stood out in defense, with two consecutive counters in a few moments, and in attack, commanding his troops and making decisive passes. Detroit passed the second, Oklahoma City remained on the sidelines (94-80).

But the current champs, even the very slimmed down ones, are very difficult. Jared McCain and Jaylin Williams hit 3-pointers, allowing them to stay within striking distance. The Pistons still have the advantage, which will disappear after a few sequences of deconcentration. The Thunder jump right in and go 13-2. Cade Cunningham then has to make the difference to secure the win for the Pistons (124-116).

WHAT TO REMEMBER

Points in the racket of the Pistons. Even if 3-pointer JB Bickerstaff’s prowess increased (0/6 in the first quarter) as the game wore on, the game was played inside. With a dominant Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham causing turnovers, the Pistons scored 70 points. Without Chet Holmgren or Isaiah Hartenstein to counter it, the Thunder will be tough to counter.

Another big match from Cade Cunningham. Embarrassed a few days ago against Stephon Castle, the Pistons’ leader recovered well, especially in the second half. After the break, he was a real boss on the floor and finished with a very, very thick copy: 29 points, 13 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 blocks.

Detroit is back in front. Thanks to this success, the Pistons regain control of the NBA with a record of 43 wins and 14 losses, compared to 45 wins and 15 losses for the Thunder. But the Spurs, riding a 10-game winning streak, are in ambush with 42 wins and 16 losses.

Jaylin Williams’ career is on a high. The defending champions were without their best scorers (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein) and had to find other offensive weapons. Inside was excellent, he kept his team in the game with his long shots. He finished this trip to Michigan with 30 points (his new career high), 9/14 shooting including 5/10 3-pointers, not to mention 11 rebounds and 4 assists.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.