The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided catastrophe with a 114-110 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday. They barely survived the short-handed squad who were without their two All-Star players and other starters.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on his Superman cape with 47 points and five rebounds. Chet Holmgren had 13 points and nine rebounds. Ajay Mitchell finished with 14 points and three assists.

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Meanwhile, Paul Reed had 21 points and 10 rebounds. Javonte Green finished with 19 points and five rebounds. Kevin Huerter scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds. Daniss Jenkins tallied 15 points and six assists.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s four-point OT win over the Pistons:

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives as Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) defends during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives as Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) defends during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) and Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) and Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as he fall back beside Detroit Pistons forward Tolu Smith (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as he fall back beside Detroit Pistons forward Tolu Smith (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) gestures as he defends Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) gestures as he defends Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates after scoring against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots a three point basket beside Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots a three point basket beside Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff holds back forward Ronald Holland II (5) after he received a foul call from an official during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff holds back forward Ronald Holland II (5) after he received a foul call from an official during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) grabs a loose ball from Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) grabs a loose ball from Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket beside Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket beside Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of the official game ball for a game between the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of the official game ball for a game between the Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots between Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) and forward Ronald Holland II (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots between Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) and forward Ronald Holland II (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) reaches for a loose ball as he falls back during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) reaches for a loose ball as he falls back during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots between Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) and forward Ronald Holland II (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots between Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed (7) and forward Ronald Holland II (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) reacts after a play against the Detroit Pistons during overtime at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) reacts after a play against the Detroit Pistons during overtime at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dunks against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Detroit Pistons during overtime at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Detroit Pistons during overtime at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives between Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) and guard Kevin Huerter (27) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives between Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) and guard Kevin Huerter (27) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives as Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) defends during overtime at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives as Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) defends during overtime at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots a three point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots a three point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) passes against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser (25) passes against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff talks to his team before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff talks to his team before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) goes up for a basket between Oklahoma City Thunder defenders during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) goes up for a basket between Oklahoma City Thunder defenders during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) and Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) reach for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) and Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) reach for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff talks to an official after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff talks to an official after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) drives down the court past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) drives down the court past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) drives down the court as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) drives down the court as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 114-110 OT win over Pistons