Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to a 144-140 win over Washington in the United States, scoring 52 points and supplying 11 assists without a turnover. Detroit recovered from seven points behind in the first overtime after the Wizards forced extra play twice. Ausar Thompson added his first career triple-double.
Cade Cunningham scored 52 points and supplied 11 assists without a turnover as the Detroit Pistons won 144-140 away to the Washington Wizards in the United States. The game needed two overtime periods after Washington twice equalised with last-second shots. Cunningham had scored 22 points through three quarters before adding 18 in the fourth.[1], [2]
Trae Young’s three-pointer at the end of regulation tied the score at 121. Washington then scored the first seven points of overtime. Cunningham answered with a jumper, two free throws and a three-pointer to draw Detroit level at 130. Duncan Robinson put the visitors ahead, but rookie AJ Dybantsa’s shot with less than a second remaining forced another extra period.[1]
Cunningham’s three-pointer in the second overtime gave Detroit a 135-132 lead. Washington’s Anthony Davis finished with 30 points and 15 rebounds before fouling out in that period. Young scored 37 and Alex Sarr added 30. Detroit also had a career milestone from Ausar Thompson: 17 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds marked his first triple-double, the basketball term for reaching double figures in three statistical categories.[1]
