Through 3 Quarters
Only one more quarter stands between the Detroit Pistons and the win they were favored to collect going into this night. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Oklahoma City Thunder 85-66.
Point guard Killian Hayes has led the way so far for the Pistons, as he has 20 points and five assists in addition to six steals and five rebounds. This makes it three games in a row in which Hayes has had at least three steals. One thing to keep an eye out for is Braxton Key’s foul situation as he currently sits at five.
Oklahoma City hasn’t had any offensive standouts so far with all players held to 13 points or fewer.
This is the first time Detroit has been ahead going into the fourth quarter in the past five games.
Who’s Playing
Detroit @ Oklahoma City
Current Records: Detroit 21-56; Oklahoma City 22-54
What to Know
The Detroit Pistons might have tired legs after a game yesterday as they head on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder at 8 p.m. ET April 1 at Paycom Center. Detroit should still be riding high after a win, while Oklahoma City will be looking to right the ship.
The Pistons netted a 102-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Among those leading the charge for Detroit was shooting guard Cade Cunningham, who had 27 points and six assists.
Meanwhile, OKC lost to the Atlanta Hawks at home by a decisive 136-118 margin. Oklahoma City was down 115-89 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from. Despite the defeat, they got a solid performance out of small forward Lindy Waters III, who shot 7-for-13 from downtown and finished with 25 points.
Detroit is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4.5-point margin of victory. But bettors beware: they are only 2-4 against the spread when favored.
The Pistons’ win brought them up to 21-56 while OKC’s loss pulled them down to 22-54. Detroit is 5-15 after wins this year, and the Thunder are 14-39 after losses.
How To Watch
- When: Friday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Paycom Center — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- TV: Bally Sports – Detroit
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Pistons are a 4.5-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Pistons as a 4-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Oklahoma City have won eight out of their last 13 games against Detroit.
- Dec 06, 2021 – Oklahoma City 114 vs. Detroit 103
- Apr 16, 2021 – Detroit 110 vs. Oklahoma City 104
- Apr 05, 2021 – Detroit 132 vs. Oklahoma City 108
- Mar 04, 2020 – Oklahoma City 114 vs. Detroit 107
- Feb 07, 2020 – Oklahoma City 108 vs. Detroit 101
- Apr 05, 2019 – Oklahoma City 123 vs. Detroit 110
- Dec 03, 2018 – Oklahoma City 110 vs. Detroit 83
- Jan 27, 2018 – Oklahoma City 121 vs. Detroit 108
- Nov 24, 2017 – Detroit 99 vs. Oklahoma City 98
- Nov 26, 2016 – Oklahoma City 106 vs. Detroit 88
- Nov 14, 2016 – Detroit 104 vs. Oklahoma City 88
- Mar 29, 2016 – Detroit 88 vs. Oklahoma City 82
- Nov 27, 2015 – Oklahoma City 103 vs. Detroit 87
Injury Report for Oklahoma City
- Tre Mann: Out (Hamstring)
- Aleksej Pokusevski: Out (Illness)
- Kenrich Williams: Out (Knee)
- Derrick Favors: Out for the Season (Back)
- Darius Bazley: Out for the Season (Knee)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Out for the Season (Ankle)
- Josh Giddey: Out for the Season (Hip)
- Mike Muscala: Out for the Season (Ankle)
- Ty Jerome: Out for the Season (Groin)
- Luguentz Dort: Out for the Season (Shoulder)
Injury Report for Detroit
- Luka Garza: Game-Time Decision (Ankle)
- Cory Joseph: Out (Back)
- Kelly Olynyk: Out (Rest)
- Marvin Bagley III: Out (Hip)
- Jerami Grant: Out for the Season (Calf)
- Hamidou Diallo: Out for the Season (Finger)
- Chris Smith: Out (Knee)
