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Thunder vs Pistons Final: 113-107 - Recap
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went off for 48 points and added 4 rebounds leading Oklahoma City to a 113-107 win over Detroit on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
Bettors who backed the Thunder were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 235.0.
Oklahoma City got 20 points from Cason Wallace and another 12 points from Isaiah Hartenstein. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 6 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
The Pistons got a 18-point performance from Tobias Harris, who was supported by 17 points from Dennis Schroder. Dennis Schroder had 11 assists in a losing cause for Detroit, while Cade Cunningham grabbed 7 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Oklahoma City were victorious, as the score was 55-54 at the break.
Oklahoma City had a 44-39 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Oklahoma City takes its act on the road to face Milwaukee looking for another win. For Detroit, they head on the road to face New Orleans.