The league-leading Thunder haven’t lost many games this season, but the Pistons will hold a distinct advantage over them in both upcoming matchups. In both contests, the Thunder will be on the second night of a back-to-back while the Pistons have a day of rest beforehand. The Pistons have been proving themselves against the league’s best and will look to carry that momentum into games against the Thunder.
Oklahoma City has been very impressive this season, but their worst losses have come on the second night of a back-to-back. That’s where they’ve suffered 4 of their 7 losses, and their worst performances overall.