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Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116

Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116 | iNFOnews.ca
Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II makes the call after a foul was called on the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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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Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116 | iNFOnews.ca
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116 | iNFOnews.ca
Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116 | iNFOnews.ca
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe fouls Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) while going to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Duren, Cunningham lead Pistons past short-handed Thunder, 124-116 | iNFOnews.ca
Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) passes the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) for a Pistons dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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