The Detroit Pistons’ road woes continued in Oklahoma City, losing 106-88. The Pistons were unable to stop Russell Westbrook, who collected a triple-double.
The Detroit Pistons struggled to score and rebound in the first quarter, and they never quite recovered, losing 106-88 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Pistons had a very difficult time creating offense against the long Thunder defense. Â When they did create open looks, they generally came in the form of 3 point attempts. Â Unfortunately for the Pistons, they failed to convert on those open 3 pointers, shooting 1-of-19 from behind the arc.
While the Pistons were struggling to create even average-percentage shots, Russell Westbrook easily and consistently set up his teammates for high-percentage opportunities. Â The Pistons guards provided very little resistance, and Westbrook accumulated 15 assists as a result.
Accumulation was the name of the game for Westbrook. Â He not only had 15 assists, but he grabbed 13 rebounds (3 offensive) and scored 17 points, good enough for yet another triple-double.
The Pistons’ loss brings their road record to a miserable 1-8.  On a night where the Pistons had no answer for Westbrook, they’re surely looking for answers to their road game woes.