Cade Cunningham scores career-high 52 points in Pistons' 144-140 win in 2OT over Wizards
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Key Points:
- Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham made NBA history by becoming the first player to score 50+ points with 10+ assists and zero turnovers in a 144-140 double overtime win against the Washington Wizards.
- Cunningham achieved a career-high 52 points, shooting 16-of-25 from the field and converting 17 of 18 free throws, while also contributing significantly to the Pistons' victory.
- Despite strong performances from Trae Young (37 points, 14 assists), Anthony Davis (30 points, 15 rebounds), and Alex Sarr (30 points), the Wizards lost their sixth consecutive game, falling to 4-9.
- The game featured multiple lead changes and clutch plays, including Young's game-tying 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left in regulation and Cunningham's decisive midrange jumper in the final seconds of the second overtime.
- Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Cunningham's unique ability to perform under pressure, while Jerami Thompson recorded his first career triple-double, helping Detroit improve to an 8-3 record.
