Cade Cunningham Drops Career-High 52 Points as Pistons Beat Wizards in Double Overtime

Cade Cunningham delivered the performance of his career on Thursday night, scoring 52 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a dramatic 144-140 double-overtime victory over the Washington Wizards.

It was a night to remember for the Detroit guard, who also finished with 11 assists and five rebounds without committing a single turnover. His performance made NBA history, as he became the first player since turnovers began being officially tracked in 1977-78 to record at least 50 points and 10 assists without a turnover.

The game was anything but straightforward for Detroit. Washington refused to go away, with Trae Young hitting a clutch three-pointer at the buzzer to force overtime. The Wizards then found another way to extend the contest, sending it into a second overtime with a late basket.

However, Cunningham had the final say. He continued to deliver when his team needed him most, helping the Pistons finally pull away and secure an impressive road victory.

Ausar Thompson also played a major role, recording 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for his first career triple-double. Daniss Jenkins contributed 21 points.

Washington had some impressive performances of its own, with Trae Young finishing with 37 points and 14 assists, while Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr both scored 30 points.

Despite the individual performances, the Wizards couldn’t find a way past Detroit and suffered another frustrating defeat.

Final Score: Detroit Pistons 144-140 Washington Wizards (2OT)