What happened: Cade Cunningham pushed his total to 52 points and extended Detroit's lead to 4 late in the second overtime against Washington. He had reached 50 points earlier in the extra session, after the Pistons had flagged 47 as a new
Why it matters: The game needed two overtimes to settle, and Cunningham's scoring has carried Detroit through both extra periods. A 4-point lead this late in 2OT leaves the Wizards needing a quick answer.
By the numbers: Cunningham averages 23.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game in 2026-27 through 11 games.
What to watch: Whether Detroit holds the 4-point margin through the closing possessions of the second overtime.