The Detroit Pistons fought hard but ultimately fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-103, despite a shorthanded roster. Tim Hardaway Jr. was the standout player, scoring 23 points, 21 of which came in the first half. The Pistons were missing key players including Cade Cunningham, who has been sidelined with a calf issue, and several others due to suspensions resulting from a brawl. Despite trailing by as much as 17 points, the Pistons clawed back in the fourth quarter, thanks in part to a robust defensive effort that limited the Thunder's shooting.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, while the Pistons' shooting struggles were evident, particularly from long range. They managed to bring the game close within four points late in the fourth, but crucial shots from the Thunder sealed Detroit's fate. This loss marked the Pistons' second in a row, but they still stand on the brink of clinching a playoff berth, needing just one more win or a loss by the Orlando Magic to secure a postseason spot.