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Pistons Make It 11 Straight as Cade Cunningham Returns to Down Hawks

Depth plus elite defense have lifted Detroit to 13-2, the franchise’s best start since 2005-06.

Overview

  • Cade Cunningham logged 25 points and 10 assists in Atlanta, becoming the first Piston with 25-plus points and 10-plus assists in five consecutive games.
  • Jalen Duren had 24 points and eight rebounds against the Hawks one night after a 31-point, 15-rebound, 92% shooting performance that matched a rare benchmark last hit by Dwight Howard in 2010.
  • Ausar Thompson returned from a right ankle sprain to post six points and three blocks off the bench as Detroit continues to navigate rotating injuries.
  • Daniss Jenkins added 14 points and seven assists versus Atlanta after a career-high 26 points and eight assists against Indiana, underscoring the Pistons’ backcourt depth.
  • The 120-112 win followed a 127-112 defeat of the Pacers for the 10th straight, with Detroit’s defense, turnover pressure and paint scoring driving the streak.