Fourth-quarter push not enough as Pistons fall in OKC

Injuries, suspensions too much for Pistons, as they fall to Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed Detroit Pistons 119-103 on Wednesday night for their 11th straight win. Related Articles Three Pistons players suspended for roles in altercation vs. Minnesota After 2nd-quarter fight and ejections, Timberwolves beat Pistons, 123-104 Pistons beat East-leading Cavaliers 133-122 and lock…

Fourth-quarter push not enough as Pistons fall in OKC

Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Pistons with 23 points, but a short-handed Detroit squad couldn’t overcome a late surge by the Thunder in a tough road loss.

Pistons unable to overcome injuries, suspensions in loss to Thunder

Despite a hard fight, the short-handed Detroit Pistons dropped their second consecutive game in a 119-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The closest the Pistons came in the fourth quarter was at the 7:45 mark, when Ausar Thompson connected…

Oklahoma City 119, Detroit 103

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