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Cunningham Scores 52 as Pistons Win Double-OT Thriller Against Wizards
Cunningham added 11 assists and became the first NBA player with 50 points, 10 assists and no turnovers since 1977-78, OptaSTATS said.
On Thursday, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham scored a career-high 52 points, leading his team to a 144-140 double-overtime victory against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena.
Washington twice extended the game with last-second shots, forcing double overtime in a high-scoring contest between the two teams.
Cunningham's 11 assists and zero turnovers made him the first player with a 50-point double-double and no turnovers since 1977-78, while teammate Ausar Thompson recorded his first career triple-double with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.
Detroit improved to 8-3, while the Wizards suffered their sixth consecutive loss despite 37 points from Trae Young and 30 points each from Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr.
Saturday, the Pistons travel to face Miami, while the Wizards prepare to host Houston on Sunday in their respective next matchups.