Thunder lead, Pistons win 10th straight

Thunder secures top spot in the Western Conference

The defending champion Thunder solidified their lead in the Western Conference after their 126-109 victory over the Pelicans, while the Detroit Pistons secured their tenth consecutive win, cementing their position atop the Eastern Conference.

Key performances boost Thunder's record

The Thunder improved their record to 14 wins and one loss, thanks to outstanding performances from Chet Holmgren, who scored 26 points, and Canadian point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who added 23.

Franchise record in the first quarter

Oklahoma City effectively sealed the victory early, setting a franchise record by scoring 49 points in the first quarter alone.

Offensive prowess and player consistency

Once again, Oklahoma City demonstrated its offensive strength, with six players scoring in double figures. Last season's MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander, scored 20 or more points for the 87th consecutive game, a streak only surpassed by the legendary Will Chamberlain, who scored 20+ in streaks of 92 and 126 games.

Pelicans' top performer and season outlook

Jeremiah Farres led the Pelicans with 24 points, but his team suffered its 12th loss of the season.

Standings and close contests

Oklahoma City leads the standings, ahead of the Denver Nuggets, who fell to the Chicago Bulls 127-130. Serbian Nikola Jokic scored 36 points and recorded another triple-double for the Nuggets, but the Bulls edged out the win in a close game.

Pistons continue winning streak in Detroit

In Detroit, the Pistons extended their unbeaten streak to 10 games by defeating the struggling Indiana Pacers 127-112.