Cade Cunningham was ejected after picking up back-to-back technical fouls late in the third quarter, and the Thunder took a 15-point lead on the ensuing free throws. But even without their All-Star guard, the Pistons battled back in the fourth quarter to nearly upset the team with the second-best record in the NBA.

Star Cade Cunningham was T'd up twice in a bizarre 3Q sequence, and the Pistons rallied in the fourth of a loss to the Thunder.

NBA referee explains why Cade Cunningham was ejected in Oklahoma City Thunder's 113-107 win over Detroit Pistons.

Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff rips NBA refs for Cade Cunningham ejection vs. Thunder at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on March 15, 2025.

The Detroit Pistons lost their star player, Cade Cunningham, during Saturday night’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. As Cunningham argued with officials, he landed multiple technical fouls,