In a nail-biting finish, the Detroit Pistons were left stunned as the Oklahoma City Thunder snatched a 107-106 victory. Jalen Williams delivered the crushing blow with a last-second shot, leaving only 0.05 seconds on the clock.
Heartbreak After a Late Rally
Cory Joseph appeared to have secured the win for the Pistons when he sank a three-pointer with just 7.5 seconds remaining. However, the Thunder orchestrated a swift drive down the court, setting up Williams for the game-winning tip-in.
Pistons’ Balanced Scoring Not Enough
Despite a strong team performance featuring seven Pistons players scoring in double digits, the win slipped through their fingers. Jaden Ivey shined with 24 points and 9 assists in 31 minutes, while James Wiseman notched a double-double, contributing 14 points and 11 rebounds in 29 minutes. Eugene Omoruyi chipped in with 14 points and 5 rebounds.
Williams Powers Thunder to Victory
Jalen Williams led the charge for the Thunder, racking up an impressive 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in the thrilling win.
Pistons Look to Bounce Back in Houston
The Pistons will look to regroup as they head to Houston, where they’ll face the Rockets on Friday at 8:00 PM.
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