Overview
- Cade Cunningham hit a game-winning 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left, securing a 116-113 win for the Detroit Pistons over the Miami Heat.
- Cunningham recorded his ninth triple-double of the season with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, further solidifying his All-Star and All-NBA case.
- The Pistons, now 39-31, are competing for a top-four playoff seed in the Eastern Conference after a dramatic turnaround from last season's struggles.
- The Miami Heat have lost nine consecutive games, their longest losing streak since the 2007-08 season, and lead the league with 12 losses after holding fourth-quarter leads.
- This marks the first time since 2019 that Detroit entered a matchup against Miami as the favorite, reflecting the shifting dynamics between the teams.