The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without two major starters in their road game at the Detroit Pistons.
The Thunder have announced they will be without forward/center Chet Holmgren and All-Star Jalen Williams for tonight’s match. Holmgren will be resting tonights game and Williams will miss the game with a hip injury. Guard Aaron Wiggins, who’s currently battling an illness, is listed as a game time decision.
The Thunder, who are a Western Conference best 54-12 will certainly miss their prized youngsters against Detroit. Holmgren had missed a major portion of the season with a fractured hip, but the seven-footer has been an elite presence in the post, averaging 15 points, almost nine rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game. Williams was named an All-Star in 2025 and has emerged as a great second option with averages of 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and over five assists.
The Pistons will be looking to bounce back into the win column after dropping a headscratcher to the lowly Washington Wizards, but aside from guard Jaden Ivey, the Pistons have a full bill of health. The 37-30 Pistons are currently one game out of the Eastern Conference’s 4th seed, and a statement win tonight will give them confidence in this run.
Oklahoma City will be led by guard and likely MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander into the Pistons game. While a win would help extend their 25-7 road record, this game isn’t as much of a must-win scenario as they prepare for the playoffs. The Thunder have an 11.5 game lead over the second-seeded Denver Nuggets, who are in the midst of fighting for position. With a comfortable lead, the Thunder can afford to rest starters, regardless of their opponent.
The Thunder and Pistons tip-off at 7:00 pm at the Little Caesars Arena.
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