Cunningham Scores 52 in Double‑OT
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham became the first NBA player to score 50 or more points with 10-plus assists and no turnovers in a 144‑140 win over the Washington Wizards in double overtime on Thursday.
Cunningham finished with a career‑high 52 points, shooting 16‑of‑25 from the floor (including 3‑for‑5 on 3‑pointers) and making 17 of 18 free throws.
Turnovers weren’t officially recorded by the NBA until 1977, so it isn’t certain that Cunningham is the first player to ever post that stat line.
However, only three players in the past 49 years—Michael Jordan, Nikola Jokic and Damian Lillard—had scored 50 with 10 assists and 1 turnover.
Washington lost, dropping to 4‑9, despite three players scoring 30 or more points.
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Timeline
- On November 12 2026 Cade Cunningham scores fifty‑two points in Pistons win.
- On November 12 2026 Pistons defeat Wizards 144-140 in double overtime.
- On November 12 2026 Cunningham records ten assists with no turnovers.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Highlights player achievement and team performance Possible long-term US impact: Increases fan engagement and media coverage Most affected groups: Pistons and Wizards fans, NBA analysts Reader priority: Provides key statistics and game outcome
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