Player grades: SGA's 47 points carry Thunder to 114-110 OT win over Pistons
Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 114-110 overtime win over the Detroit Pistons.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Down seven points with four minutes to go, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knew the gravity of the situation. He scanned his closet to find his Superman cape. If he wanted to avoid a doomsday scenario of an upset at this juncture, he had to do it all by himself.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were carried to the finish line in a one-man show. They survived the short-handed Detroit Pistons in a 114-110 overtime win. Gilgeous-Alexander ensured they'd avoid disaster, considering how air-tight the standings are.
Considering both roster situations, felt like the Pistons were gift-wrapping the game to the Thunder. They were without Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and mostly the rest of their top pieces. They returned the favor from when OKC entered similarly down several guys in their earlier matchup this season.
Early on, it felt like the Thunder would out-talent the Pistons. They had a 31-24 lead after the first quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander got things going.
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