The next generation should take notes on Cade Cunningham’s masterclass in breaking records in a single night. Against the Wizards, he methodically ticked off milestones as if checking items off a grocery list in Detroit’s 137-135 win. The struggling Washington team, sitting at 1-9, hoped to end a three-game losing streak, while the red-hot Pistons came in with an 8-2 record. But Cunningham had other historic plans, turning the matchup into a showcase of skill, poise, and record-setting brilliance.
The Pistons’ point guard delivered a sensational performance, posting a 46-point triple-double with 12 rebounds, 11 assists, five steals, and two blocks: a stat line that had NBA pundits scrambling for the record books. As one user on X highlighted, “Cade Cunningham just joined Kobe and Mike as one of the last three 24-and-under players in NBA history to put up 43 shots in a game: Cade (2025): 14/45 FG | 46 PTS | W (OT) Kobe (2002): 17/47 FG | 41 PTS | L (OT) Jordan (1987): 19/43 FG | 43 PTS | L.”
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