The Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder went head-to-head in a thrilling preseason match at the Bell Centre in Montreal. With a packed crowd of 21,055 in attendance, the stage was set for an exciting game.

Both teams put up strong performances, but it was the Detroit Pistons who edged out a narrow victory, defeating the Thunder with a final score of 128-125. The game went down to the wire, keeping the fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.

The Pistons showcased their offensive prowess, shooting 46 field goals out of 87 attempts, with a shooting percentage of 52.9%. Their three-point shooting was particularly impressive, with 18 successful shots out of 37 attempts, resulting in a 48.6% conversion rate. They were also strong on the boards, grabbing a total of 50 rebounds throughout the game.

On the other hand, the Thunder fought hard and gave a valiant effort. They connected on 38 field goals out of 91 attempts, with a shooting percentage of 41.8%. Their three-point shooting was strong as well, with 17 successful shots out of 43 attempts, resulting in a 39.5% conversion rate. They fought hard on the defensive end, grabbing 39 rebounds and recording 11 steals.

Chet Holmgren had a standout performance for the Thunder, scoring 16 points and making an impact on both ends of the court with 3 blocks and a steal. Jalen Williams also had a strong performance, contributing 17 points and 3 steals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 12 points and 3 steals, while Josh Giddey recorded 5 points and a team-high 7 rebounds. Luguentz Dort had a stellar shooting night, scoring a team-high 24 points, including 5 three-pointers.

For the Pistons, James Wiseman was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 20 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jaden Ivey and S. Umude also had impressive performances, scoring 13 and 18 points, respectively. Killian Hayes contributed 16 points and 3 assists, while Marvin Bagley III finished with 9 points and 7 rebounds.

Fans took to social media to express their thoughts on the game. Many commented on the aggressive playing style of Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, predicting that they might draw fouls and get under the skin of their opponents. Excitement filled the air as Vasilije found Chet open for a three-pointer.

Both teams now look ahead to their upcoming games. The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Charlotte Hornets on October 15, 2023, while the Detroit Pistons will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder again on October 19, 2023.

It was a thrilling preseason matchup between the Pistons and the Thunder, leaving fans eager for more exciting basketball in the upcoming regular season.