Detroit Pistons fall short against the Oklahoma City Thunder
By Matthew Way
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. When they did create open looks, they generally came in the form of 3 point attempts. 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. The Pistons guards provided very little resistance, and Westbrook accumulated 15 assists as a result.
Accumulation was the name of the game for Westbrook. 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.