The 2025-26 NBA regular season continues to offer surprises and major changes in the fight for playoff spots, especially for the East and West teams.
This Thursday night, two of the teams that entered as conference leaders experienced very different results that impact the narrative of the campaign.
Pistons’ unexpected loss to Suns
The Detroit Pistons, Eastern Conference leaders with a 34-11 record prior to their game in Phoenix, came in with high expectations after riding a consistent winning streak.
However, against the Phoenix Suns, the Pistons were unable to impose their game and ended up falling 108-105 in a very competitive duel.
Most striking was how the Suns controlled the tempo from the second quarter on, maintaining the lead for much of the game.
Grayson Allen led the home team with a solid offensive performance, while Collin Gillespie contributed key points off the bench.
Although Detroit fought until the end, they could not turn the score around in the decisive minutes.
This upset loss momentarily halts the momentum of the Pistons, who had been considered one of the most consistent teams in the East this NBA season.
Timberwolves dominate with offensive firepower
In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Minnesota Timberwolves in another key matchup.
Unlike Detroit, the Thunder got off to a rough start and found themselves always trailing against a Minnesota team that opened strong in the first half and never relinquished the initiative.
The Timberwolves especially excelled from beyond the arc, connecting on 22 three-pointers during the game.
Jaden McDaniels was an important piece with 21 points.
Anthony Edwards contributed a full line of 26 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Although Oklahoma City had a strong individual performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30 points, eight assists), Minnesota’s collective effort was key to securing the win by a wide 123-111 margin.
They experienced very different results
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Implications for classification
These results have clear implications for the postseason:
The Pistons, as leaders of the East, will have to readjust their strategy after this unexpected loss.
While the Timberwolves reinforce their candidacy as a dangerous team capable of competing for a top spot in the West.
The excitement of NBA 2026 continues to heat up, with teams battling to secure prime positions in the standings and adjusting their tactics as the regular season progresses.
U.S. Hispanic fans have a lot to follow this campaign, where every night can bring a surprise.
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