Thunder 145, Bulls 117: Josh Giddey's return to OKC was spoiled. The Thunder destroyed the Bulls in a game where they led by as many as 43 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a modest 27 points and 12 rebounds as he sat out another fourth quarter.

Giddey is thriving as a floor general on the third-fastest team in the league, and Chicago (33-42) is 11-9 since the All-Star break. It's now 10th in the East with a strong chance of reaching the play-in tournament.

Josh Giddey gave a blunt yet impactful update on his status ahead of the matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Alexander drops 33 points to lead the Thunder to a 119-103 win over the Pistons. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.

The Oklahoma City Thunder put in a little extra effort in their 119-103 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. They've won 11 in a row and finished with an NBA record of 29-1 against the East this season.

During his time suiting up for the Thunder, Payne wore only jersey No. 22 and put up 5.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game.