The Oklahoma City Thunder escaped with a 113-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Despite being without Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort, they continue to find ways to collect victories.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 48 points and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the host Detroit Pistons 113-107 on Saturday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 113-107 on Saturday night. Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 of 26 from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range,

Cade Cunningham’s early exit against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night created a controversial scenario as Detroit Pistons fans were frustrated with the referees’ decision to issue the All-Star two technical fouls.

Star Cade Cunningham was T'd up twice in a bizarre 3Q sequence, and the Pistons rallied in the fourth of a loss to the Thunder.

Cade Cunningham was ejected after picking up back-to-back technical fouls late in the third quarter, and the Thunder took a 15-point lead on the ensuing free throws. But even without their All-Star guard, the Pistons battled back in the fourth quarter to nearly upset the team with the second-best record in the NBA.