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02/25 21:16 CST Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder,
124-116
Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116
By DAVE HOGG
Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) --- Jalen Duren had 29 points and 15 rebounds, Cade Cunningham
added 29 points and 13 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the short-handed
Oklahoma City Thunder 124-116 on Wednesday night in a matchup of conference
leaders.
The Thunder started the game without five of their six leading scorers --- Shai
Alexander-Gilgeous (abdomen), Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Chet Holmgren (back),
Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) and Jalen Williams (hamstring). The only one of the top
six to start was Isaiah Joe, and he left at halftime because of a bruised hip.
Duncan Robinson added 16 points for East-leading Detroit. The Pistons have won
six of seven to improve to 43-14.
Jaylin Williams had a career-best 30 points for the defending champion Thunder,
and Cason Wallace added 23. The Thunder dropped to 45-15. They had won five of
six.
After Oklahoma City cut it to 108-105 with 5:06 to play, Javonte Green answered
with a 3-pointer on a possession where Detroit had four offensive rebounds.
Up next
Thunder: Host Denver on Friday night.
Pistons: Host Cleveland on Friday night.
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