Pistons Power Past Thunder, Spurs Extend Win Streak As NBA Action Heats Up

Pistons Power Past Thunder, Spurs Extend Win Streak As NBA Action Heats Up

Arthur Jones
Arthur Jones
Published: Feb 27, 2026

Detroit showcased elite balance to defeat Oklahoma City, San Antonio continued its best stretch of the season, and several top teams rolled in Wednesday’s slate, setting compelling storylines as the NBA nears the final stretch before the playoffs.

Pistons Take Down Thunder in Elite Matchup

In one of the most anticipated games of the night, the Detroit Pistons held off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a high-level duel between conference leaders. Detroit’s balanced scoring and physical presence inside powered the 124–116 victory, with the Pistons improving their record and strengthening their position at the top of the standings.

Spurs Keep Rolling — 10 in a Row

The San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to 10 games, the longest for the franchise in a decade. Behind efficient scoring and timely defense, San Antonio erased deficits and maintained momentum, continuing its climb up the Western Conference ranks.

Nuggets Slow Celtics Behind Jokic

In Denver, Nikola Jokić propelled the Nuggets past the Boston Celtics, combining strong scoring and rebounding to help Denver pull away in the second half. The win marked a key showing for Denver as they look to solidify their postseason positioning.

Nightcap Recap: Thrillers and Breakouts

Across the league, other key results included:

  • A thrilling victory for the Milwaukee Bucks over the Cavaliers, decided by a clutch late shot.
  • Houston Rockets dominating the Kings thanks to a rare triple-double performance and a hot shooting night.
  • Warriors rolling past the Grizzlies with balanced offense despite key absences.

What’s On Tonight

The NBA Starting 5 also previewed Thursday’s action, highlighting intriguing matchups as the league approaches the home stretch of the regular season, including divisional battles and games with potential play-in implications.