The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided two consecutive bad losses thanks to Jalen Williams’ putback game-winner against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday in a 107-106 win.
Williams finished with 27 points on 11-of-19 shooting; an excellent performance considering Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was out. Off the bench, Aaron Wiggins contributed 19 points.
Lu Dort added 20 points in the important win.
The Pistons, who were without several key players, were led by rookie guard Jaden Ivey, who finished with 24 points and nine assists before fouling out in the fourth quarter.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s one-point win over the depleted Pistons.
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Detroit Pistons forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) poses for photos with members of the Oklahoma City Thunder after their game at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates with his team after scoring the winning basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives between Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) and forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and Detroit Pistons forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) reach for a rebound during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Detroit Pistons guard R.J. Hampton (14) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; The Oklahoma City bench watches their team play against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) defends a pass by Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph (18) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Detroit Pistons center James Wiseman (13) fouls Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoes during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) goes up for a basket as Detroit Pistons forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a basket against Detroit Pistons guard R.J. Hampton (14) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; An Oklahoma City Thunder fan works to distract a Detroit Pistons free throw during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and Detroit Pistons forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) reach for a rebound during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket as Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoes during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes up for a basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives between Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) and guard Killian Hayes (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after an officials call during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after an officials call during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Livers (12) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drive for a loose ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) goes up for a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard R.J. Hampton (14) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) on a drive to the basket during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III (35) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 29, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) goes to the basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 107-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
