Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 48 Points as Thunder Secure Win Over Pistons

The Oklahoma City Thunder maintain their dominance in the Western Conference with a tight 113-107 victory led by their MVP frontrunner.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 48 points, six assists, and three steals, marking his 12th 40-point game of the season as the Thunder defeated the Pistons 113-107.
The Thunder now hold a commanding 55-12 record, leading the Western Conference by 12.5 games, as Gilgeous-Alexander continues to strengthen his MVP candidacy.
Cason Wallace contributed 20 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein added 12 points and 10 rebounds for Oklahoma City, which has won nine of its last ten games.
Detroit's Cade Cunningham was ejected late in the third quarter after arguing with officials, as the Pistons received five technical fouls during the period.
The Thunder played without key starters Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, while Luguentz Dort left the game with a hip injury and did not return.