The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without four starters, including their top scorers Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, and Chet Holmgren, for their game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Sixth-leading scorer Isaiah Hartenstein is also out, leaving Isaiah Joe as the only player from the top six who will play. This matchup features the Western Conference-leading Thunder at 45-14 against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons at 42-14, previously considered a potential NBA Finals preview.
