The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their third consecutive game on Monday against the Detroit Pistons, 112-103.
In a battle of rebuilding young cores, the Pistons looked more impressive as a whole but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best individual player on the court as he finished with 33 points and four blocks.
For the Pistons, it was a group effort to collect the comeback win against the Thunder.
Cade Cunningham finished with 21 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. Jaden Ivey finished with 15 points, 11 rebound, six assists and three blocks. Saddiq Bey scored a team-high 25 points. Isaiah Stewart finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
Here are the best photos from the Thunder’s loss to the Pistons.
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) defends against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket on Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket on Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) battles for position with Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) starts the game with a jump ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50)at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) grabs the rebound next to Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives to the basket on Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons Head coach Dwane Casey argues a call with referee Dedric Taylor (21) during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Head coach Mark Daigneault watches the play from the sidelines against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Head coach Mark Daigneault watches the play from the sidelines against the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons Head coach Dwane Casey calls out directions from the sidelines against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Head coach Mark Daigneault questions a call during the in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) slam dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) slam dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) drives to the basket on Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) defends against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) drives to the basket on Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) during the in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; A fan during a play stoppage during the second half of a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Hooper the Detroit Pistons mascot entertains the fans by doing a flip during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends against Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) defends against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) walks off the court after loosing to the Detroit Pistons 112 to 103 at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) runs up court during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) watches the play from the sidelines holding his VOTE tee shirt during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
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