Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham delivered an outstanding performance by scoring a career-high 52 points as his team defeated the Washington Wizards 144-140 in a thrilling double-overtime NBA game on Thursday night. The exciting contest took place in Washington, where both teams fought hard until the final moments.
Cunningham also contributed 11 assists and recorded zero turnovers, achieving a historic NBA milestone. Detroit’s Ausar Thompson supported the team with an impressive triple-double, scoring 17 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and providing 11 assists. For Washington, Trae Young scored 37 points, while Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr added 30 points each.
The Wizards forced the game into overtime twice with crucial last-second shots, but the Pistons eventually secured victory in the second extra period. Cunningham’s decisive performance helped Detroit claim an important road win, while Washington suffered its sixth consecutive defeat.
