NBA · Final

Pistons Edge Thunder in Close Contest

116

124

Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Little Caesars Arena

Detroit Pistons 124, Oklahoma City Thunder 116, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons beat Oklahoma City Thunder 124-116 at Little Caesars Arena on February 25, 2026.

Who was favored in Oklahoma City Thunder vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -440 (about 81% implied). The favorite won.

The Detroit Pistons secured a hard-fought victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder, finishing the game with a score of 124 to 116. This win marks the Pistons' second consecutive triumph over the Thunder, extending their lead in the series to 2-0 for the current season. The game took place at Little Caesars Arena, where the Pistons have maintained a strong home record of 43-14, while the Thunder's away record stands at 45-15.

In terms of recent form, the Pistons had been on a slight downturn prior to this match, holding an 8-2 record over their last ten games, but they entered the contest on a one-game losing streak. Their average scoring during this stretch was 119.8 points per game, with an average of 106.2 points allowed. In their last five games, the Pistons recorded a 4-1 record, averaging 115.6 points scored and 106.8 points allowed. Their most recent game before facing the Thunder was a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, where they fell 103-114.

Conversely, the Thunder entered the game on a three-game winning streak, boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten outings. They averaged 115.1 points scored and 106.6 points allowed during this stretch. Their last game was a victory against the Toronto Raptors, where they won 116-107. The Thunder's recent success has been bolstered by their strong away performance, with a 4-1 record in their last five away games.

The game featured several notable injuries impacting the Thunder's lineup. Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring) were all listed as day-to-day, potentially affecting the Thunder's depth and strategy.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with DraftKings setting the spread at DET -10.5 and the total points over/under at 220.5. The moneyline odds were listed at -440.0 for the Pistons and 340.0 for the Thunder, indicating a strong belief in the Pistons' ability to win at home.

Throughout the game, viewers witnessed a series of scoring plays that kept the tension high. In the fourth quarter, Cason Wallace made crucial free throws, bringing the Thunder closer at 113-118. However, Cade Cunningham responded with a vital two-point shot, extending the Pistons' lead to 120-114. The Thunder continued to fight back, with Aaron Wiggins making free throws to narrow the gap, but the Pistons held firm, with Jalen Duren's dunk and Cunningham's free throws sealing the victory.

Overall, the matchup showcased the Pistons' resilience and ability to perform under pressure, particularly at home, while the Thunder will look to regroup and address their injury concerns moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	DET -10.5	220.5 o -115 / u -105	Oklahoma City Thunder +340 · Detroit Pistons -440

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Injury report

Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder

Leaders

PointsJalen Duren29Detroit Pistons
AssistsCade Cunningham13Detroit Pistons
ReboundsJalen Duren15Detroit Pistons
PointsJaylin Williams30Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsAaron Wiggins6Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsJaylin Williams11Oklahoma City Thunder

Recent form

Detroit Pistons

Last 10: 8-2Streak L1119.8 scored · 106.2 allowed per game3-2 at home

L103-114vs San Antonio SpursFeb 24
W126-110at Chicago BullsFeb 22
W126-111at New York KnicksFeb 20
W113-95at Toronto RaptorsFeb 12
W110-104at Charlotte HornetsFeb 10
W118-80vs New York KnicksFeb 7
L117-126vs Washington WizardsFeb 6
W124-121vs Denver NuggetsFeb 4
W130-77vs Brooklyn NetsFeb 1
W131-124at Golden State WarriorsJan 31

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 7-3Streak W3115.1 scored · 106.6 allowed per game4-1 away

W116-107at Toronto RaptorsFeb 25
W121-113vs Cleveland CavaliersFeb 22
W105-86vs Brooklyn NetsFeb 21
L93-110vs Milwaukee BucksFeb 13
W136-109at Phoenix SunsFeb 12
W119-110at Los Angeles LakersFeb 10
L106-112vs Houston RocketsFeb 7
L106-116at San Antonio SpursFeb 5
W128-92vs Orlando MagicFeb 4
W121-111at Denver NuggetsFeb 2

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Oklahoma City Thunder	Detroit Pistons
Field goals	39-96	48-89
Field goal %	41	54
Three-pointers	18-49	9-27
Three-point %	37	33
Free throws	20-21	19-26
Free throw %	95	73
Rebounds	37	52
Offensive rebounds	12	16
Defensive rebounds	25	36
Assists	28	29
Steals	7	9
Blocks	3	12
Turnovers	13	15
Team turnovers	1	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	16	27
Fast-break points	8	13
Points in the paint	32	70
Fouls	20	21
Largest lead	12	17
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	31	65

How the scoring went

4th Quarter83-94Jaylin Williams makes 27-foot three point jumper (Nikola Topic assists)
4th Quarter83-96Daniss Jenkins makes 7-foot two point shot
4th Quarter86-96Jared McCain makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jaylin Williams assists)
4th Quarter86-98Caris LeVert makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (Jalen Duren assists)
4th Quarter89-98Jaylin Williams makes 27-foot three point jumper (Jared McCain assists)
4th Quarter89-100Jalen Duren makes two point shot
4th Quarter89-101Jalen Duren makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter91-101Jaylin Williams makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Aaron Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter92-101Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter92-103Cade Cunningham makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter92-106Cade Cunningham makes 28-foot running pullup jump shot
4th Quarter95-106Jared McCain makes 27-foot three pointer (Jaylin Williams assists)
4th Quarter97-106Aaron Wiggins makes layup
4th Quarter98-106Aaron Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter98-107Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-108Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-108Aaron Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter100-108Aaron Wiggins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter103-108Aaron Wiggins makes 27-foot running jump shot (Luguentz Dort assists)
4th Quarter104-108Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter105-108Jaylin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter105-111Javonte Green makes 26-foot three point jumper (Duncan Robinson assists)
4th Quarter107-111Aaron Wiggins makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter107-113Cade Cunningham makes 17-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter107-115Jalen Duren makes 5-foot layup (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter108-115Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 3
4th Quarter109-115Jaylin Williams makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter110-115Jaylin Williams makes free throw 3 of 3
4th Quarter110-116Duncan Robinson makes free throw flagrant 1 of 3
4th Quarter110-117Duncan Robinson makes free throw flagrant 2 of 3
4th Quarter110-118Duncan Robinson makes free throw flagrant 3 of 3
4th Quarter112-118Jared McCain makes 3-foot two point shot (Cason Wallace assists)
4th Quarter113-118Cason Wallace makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-118Cason Wallace makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-120Cade Cunningham makes 5-foot two point shot
4th Quarter115-120Aaron Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-120Aaron Wiggins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter116-122Jalen Duren makes 3-foot dunk (Cade Cunningham assists)
4th Quarter116-123Cade Cunningham makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-124Cade Cunningham makes free throw 2 of 2