Bickerstaff said a review he requested for an elbow to the chest/neck area of a Pistons player was denied and that he was “screamed at” for simply saying an official’s name to get his attention. He also pointed out a foul called on the Pistons when an Oklahoma City player tripped over a teammate.

Throughout the course of this season, Cade Cunningham's emergence has been a major storyline for the Detroit Pistons. Ahead of the team's most recent matchup, the former No. 1 pick gained high praise from a rival coach.

Emotions ran high in another physical battle for the star guard Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons in a 113-107 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Detroit grew frustrated with the officiating as they were called for five technical fouls in the third quarter.

After the Thunder's 113-107 win over the Pistons, Bickerstaff's postgame interview only lasted one question. He utilized his platform to rant about the officials, crumbled his box score, pounded his fist on the table and stormed off.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 113-107 on Saturday night. Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 of 26 from the floor, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range,

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.

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