Bickerstaff then crumpled up a piece of paper, threw it, stood up and left the room. The 46-year-old is in his first season as the Pistons’ head coach after being fired by the Cavaliers last May following a second-round playoff exit.

The box score sitting on the postgame podium stood no chance against Detroit Pistons (37-31) coach J.B. Bickerstaff on Saturday. A seething Bickerstaff tossed the sheet of paper at the microphone after discussing what he felt was a lack of respect from officials.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied his 12th 40-point game of the season, lifting the West-leading Thunder to their 55th victory.