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NBA: Cunningham scores 52 as Pistons win double OT thriller against Wizards
Cade Cunningham scored 52 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Washington Wizards 144-140 in a double-overtime game. The win was a landmark for Cunningham, who became the first NBA player to record 50 points and 10 assists without a turnover, and ended a contest in which Washington twice forced extra time.
Ausar Thompson added a triple-double of 17 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds, while Trae Young, Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr each scored more than 30 for Washington, which lost its sixth straight game. The match had 20 lead changes; Cunningham made a late three-pointer in the first overtime and set up the shot that gave Detroit its decisive lead in the second. Elsewhere, Philadelphia beat Toronto 123-112 after trailing by 17, Minnesota defeated Dallas 133-94, and Phoenix beat Charlotte 101-96.
In short
- Cunningham scored 52 as Detroit won 144-140 in double overtime.
- He made NBA history with 50 points, 10 assists and no turnovers.
- Washington’s sixth straight defeat came despite three starters scoring 30-plus.