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Dort scores 24 in loss as Pistons beat Thunder 128-125 in Montreal pre-season game

Oct 12, 2023 | 6:52 PM

MONTREAL — Centre James Wiseman scored 20 points as the Detroit Pistons came back down 12 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-125 in NBA pre-season action Thursday night at Bell Centre.

Hometown favourite Luguentz Dort of the Thunder led all scorers with 24 points in the loss.

Dort went 8-for-12 from the field — 5-for-9 from three-point range — and also contributed four rebounds.

Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, from Hamilton, had 12 points, two rebounds and three assists, shooting 3-for-4 from the field.