What happened: Cade Cunningham scored 52 points in a double-overtime Pistons win. David Fizdale and Ro Lopez went back over the performance on NBA TV's Clutch Time.
Why it matters: Cunningham is averaging 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.9 assists in 2026-27 through 11 games. Detroit holds the No. 3 seed in the East at 8-3 and has won two straight, most recently 144-140 at Washington on Nov. 12.
By the numbers: Cunningham, 2026-27 through 11 games: 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 7.9 assists per game. Pistons: 8-3, seed 3, streak W2.
What to watch: Detroit visits Miami tonight, with tipoff at 8:00 PM ET.