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PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 118-116 preseason loss to Pistons

JOEY JOHNSON USA TODAY Sports Oklahoma City Thunder Detroit Pistons Thunder Oklahoma TULSA (Geopolitical Entity) United States Pistons Jalen Williams

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished their preseason schedule with a 118-116 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday at Tulsa’s BOK Center.

The Thunder, who were without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (knee contusion), were led by Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.

In 14 first-half minutes, Holmgren was excellent for OKC. He recorded 10 points, four rebounds and three blocks before sitting the second half. Williams scored a game-high 20 points on 7-of-15 shooting.

With preseason over, the Thunder now prepare for their regular-season opener against the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 25.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s two-point preseason loss to the Pistons.

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) passes around Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (35) in the second half at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives past Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) in second half at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma;Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks the shot of Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) dunks in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder Jack White (14) dunks in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) dives for a ball against Detroit Pistons Stanley Amide (17) in the second half at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) shoots in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; NBA official Lauren Holtkamp with a black eye during the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons game at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) shoots in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) shoots over Detroit Pistons forward Joe Harris (31) during the fourth quarter at BOK Center. Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots around Detroit Pistons forward Joe Harris (31) during the fourth quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots around Detroit Pistons guard Alec Burks (14) during the third quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the Detroit Pistons during the third quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots over Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the third quarter at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams sits with his staff in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) is fouled by Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) one the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots over Detroit Pistons guard Zavier Simpson (9) in the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) passes around Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) in the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) in the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots past Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) the second half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) is guarded against Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) in first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) against Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams looks on in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks the shot of Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Zavier Simpson (9) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons Ausar Thompson (9) goes up for a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first half at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 19, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; OKC Thunder mascot before the game against the Detroit Pistons at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Joey Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

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