He had started a little timidly, he didn’t look comfortable, he lacked energy… Well, Cade Cunningham has put paid to any analysis that questioned his performance with a display never before seen in the NBA, as the Detroit Pistons won away at the Washington Wizards 144-140 (after overtime).
The Detroit Pistons star shone like never before to post a spectacular stat line of 52 points (16 of 25 from the field and 17 of 18 from the free-throw line), 11 assists, 5 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, along with zero turnovers.
With that performance Cunningham has made history, becoming the first player to record 50 points, 10 assists and 0 turnovers since the NBA began tracking individual turnovers (the 1977-78 season). Incidentally, 30 of his 52 points came when it mattered most, in the fourth quarter and the extra time. Enjoy.
Cunningham was spectacular, but by no means alone. Ausar Thompson also produced a huge performance with a triple-double of 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists, while Daniss Jenkins went up to 21 points.
(Photograph by IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
