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The reigning MVP has missed nine straight games while dealing with an abdominal strain.
Tyler Lauletta|
Rylan Stiles|
Rylan Stiles|
Ivan White|
Grayson Buchanan|
In this year’s MVP race, the most important ability is availability.
Tyler Lauletta|
The Detroit Pistons bounced back with a 124-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena. How did the Pistons' dominance on defense lead them to victory?
Caden Handwork|
The short-handed Thunder tried their best, but Detroit was too much, as OKC fell 124-116.
Grayson Buchanan|
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen two more members of their roster join the injury report, leaving their game against the Detroit Pistons early. Leaving the Thunder with just nine active players.
Rylan Stiles|
A look at where each of the Western Conference’s top teams struggle as the NBA heads down the home stretch of the season.
Ryan Phillips|
The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced their new look starting five, down four of their staple starters, against the Detroit Pistons.
Rylan Stiles|
OKC has seen one of its lengthiest and most consequential injury reports yet.
Derek Parker|
Oklahoma City will likely have to pay even more now than the team initially planned in order to keep Cason Wallace on the roster.
Randall Sweet|
Betting odds, pick and prediction for the Oklahoma City Thunder-Detroit Pistons matchup on Wednesday night.

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