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In addition to his 52 points, Cunningham contributed 11 assists, five rebounds, one steal, and one block. By reaching the 50-point and 10-assist threshold while maintaining a clean sheet in the turnover column, he became the first player in league history to achieve such a statistical feat. This performance surpassed his previous career-high of 46 points, which he also set against Washington just over a year ago.
A Night of Statistical Milestones
Cunningham’s historic outing places him in elite company. While legends like Larry Bird and Alex English previously recorded at least 45 points and 10 assists without a turnover, Cunningham is the first to push those figures past the 50-point mark. Since the NBA began tracking turnovers in the 1977-78 season, no other player has managed to balance such high-volume scoring and playmaking with perfect ball security.
The Pistons' victory was a collective effort, bolstered by a significant contribution from Ausar Thompson. Thompson recorded the first
Washington’s Offensive Surge
Despite the loss, the Washington Wizards produced a rare offensive display of their own. The team saw three different players—Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr, and Trae Young—each score at least 30 points. Davis finished with 30 points and 15 rebounds, Sarr added 30 points and nine rebounds, and Young contributed 37 points alongside 14 assists. This marked the first time the franchise has had three players score 30 or more points in a single game since the Baltimore Bullets achieved the feat in November 1969.
Trae Young’s individual performance also carried historical significance, as he became the eighth player in