The Pistons and Thunder’s race for the number one pick
Detroit Pistons vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Records and strength of schedule
The Pistons and Thunder have both lost eight games in a row and are really struggling at the moment, so one of these streaks is going to end tonight.
The Pistons are just 4-18 and haven’t won a game since I wrote that having four wins was a good thing. It was then, not so much now.
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The Thunder are 6-16 but are also on a skid with their best player out with an injury.
According to Tankathon, the Pistons have 60 games remaining with the 13th most-difficult remaining schedule in the NBA.
The Thunder also have 60 games left and have 12th most-difficult remaining schedule in the NBA.
These two teams couldn’t be much closer in terms of records and schedule, and the East and West are fairly even this year when it comes to talent, so neither has a huge advantage there.
This one may come down to the head-to-head battles and which team stay healthier throughout the season.