Pistons Rally Past Trail Blazers for Fourth Straight Win and .500 Record

Detroit overcomes a 22-point deficit as Cade Cunningham leads with 32 points and nine assists, marking the team's first .500 record after New Year’s since 2019.

• Cade Cunningham scored 32 points, with nine assists and six rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 118-115 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 26 points, while Jalen Duren added 14 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Pistons secure their fourth consecutive win.
• Detroit erased a 22-point first-half deficit, fueled by a 17-0 Portland run, to reach a .500 record (18-18) for the first time after New Year’s Day since the 2018-19 season.
• Portland's Anfernee Simons led all scorers with 36 points and nine assists, while Shaedon Sharpe added 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists in the loss.
• Key plays in the final minutes included a Malik Beasley three-pointer and a Jalen Duren putback, sealing the Pistons' victory despite Portland's late efforts.

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