What happened: Cade Cunningham hit a stepback to reach 34 points, then a floater to reach 36, in DC.
Why it matters: The 36 is 12.5 points above his 23.5-point scoring average this season.
By the numbers: Cunningham, 2026-27 through 11 games: 23.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game.
What to watch: The game is in progress, so his total can still change.