Cade Cunningham delivered a historic 46-point triple-double, leading the Detroit Pistons to a thrilling 137-135 overtime victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Despite inefficient shooting, his all-around performance, combined with clutch plays from Daniss Jenkins, secured the win and extended the Pistons’ winning streak to seven games.
In a game played on November 10, 2025, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Cunningham finished with 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, and 5 steals, becoming only the second Pistons player ever to record a 40-point triple-double, joining Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas. His stat line came on a career-high 45 shot attempts, with a field goal percentage of 31.1%, marking the most missed shots in an NBA game since the 1976-77 merger. Cunningham shot just 2-for-11 from three-point range but was efficient from the free-throw line, making 16 of 18 attempts, and his 45 field goal attempts are the most by any player this season.
The Pistons faced a significant challenge, trailing by 13 points in the fourth quarter, but Cunningham scored 15 points in the final period to keep them in contention. However, it was Daniss Jenkins who forced overtime with two three-pointers in the last three seconds, including a buzzer-beater that tied the game at 127-127. Jenkins, a two-way guard, had a career-high 24 points, with 16 coming in the fourth quarter, and added eight rebounds, stepping up amid a depleted Pistons roster missing six rotation players due to injuries.
In overtime, Duncan Robinson hit a crucial three-pointer with 1:04 left to give Detroit a 134-133 lead, and Jalen Duren found Javonte Green for a dunk to extend the advantage. Despite missed free throws from Paul Reed in the closing seconds, the Wizards failed to capitalize, with CJ McCollum missing a game-tying three-point attempt as time expired. Duren contributed a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds, helping secure the hard-fought victory.
For the Wizards, McCollum scored a season-high 42 points on 14-for-26 shooting, but the team lost its ninth straight game, dropping to 1-10 on the season. Rookie Alex Sarr added 15 points and 15 rebounds, while Cam Whitmore scored 20 points, but Washington couldn’t overcome Detroit’s resilience, especially with the Pistons showing fatigue from a back-to-back schedule and a recent road trip.
The win improved the Pistons to 9-2, maintaining their lead in the Eastern Conference and highlighting their depth despite injuries to key players like Ausar Thompson, Caris LeVert, and Tobias Harris. Cunningham, the reigning Eastern Conference Player of the Week, showcased his superstar potential, with this performance underscoring his ability to impact the game beyond scoring, even on an off-shooting night.
Looking ahead, the Pistons’ winning streak positions them as a rising force in the NBA, with Cunningham’s historic outing likely to boost team morale and fan excitement. The Wizards, meanwhile, face ongoing struggles, needing to address defensive lapses and consistency to turn their season around. This game not only cemented Cunningham’s place in franchise history but also demonstrated the unpredictability and drama of professional basketball.
