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NBA: Cunningham scores 52 as Pistons win double OT thriller against Wizards

NBA: Cunningham scores 52 as Pistons win double OT thriller against Wizards

Summary

Detroit beat Washington 144-140 in double overtime, led by Cade Cunningham’s 52 points. Cunningham also set an NBA record by scoring at least 50 points and recording 10 assists without a turnover, while Ausar Thompson posted a triple-double.

Key Facts

  • Cunningham scored 52 points in Detroit’s 144-140 road win over Washington.
  • Cunningham recorded 10 assists and no turnovers, becoming the first NBA player to score at least 50 points with those statistics.
  • Ausar Thompson had 17 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds for Detroit.
  • The game had 20 lead changes and required two overtime periods.
  • Washington’s Trae Young, Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr each scored at least 30 points.
  • The loss was Washington’s sixth in a row.
  • Philadelphia beat Toronto 123-112, and Minnesota defeated Dallas 133-94.
  • Phoenix beat Charlotte 101-96 behind Devin Booker’s 30 points.
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