Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles against Washington Wizards forward AJ Dybantsa during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Wizards kept making last-second shots, forcing Cade Cunningham to play an extra 10 minutes.
All that did was turn a great night into a historic one for the Detroit star.
Cunningham scored 52 points and had 11 assists, leading the Pistons to a 144-140 win in double overtime Thursday night. He became the first player since at least 1978 with at least 50 points and 10 assists in a game with no turnovers. In a game that was tight pretty much throughout, Cunningham kept mistakes to a minimum while still being incredibly productive.
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