In a game that had everything—heart-stopping rallies, buzzer-beaters, and a whole lot of drama—the Detroit Pistons edged out the Washington Wizards 137-135 in overtime on Monday night. It was the kind of matchup that reminds you why basketball's the best sport going, especially with Cade Cunningham dropping a career-high 46 points on a whopping 45 shots. Yeah, he missed 31, but who’s counting when you’re carrying your team like that?
The Pistons were down by double digits heading into the fourth, but Cunningham wouldn't let it slip away. He tied it up late, forcing OT where Detroit finally pulled ahead. Jaden Ivey chipped in with 22 points, and Jalen Duren grabbed 14 rebounds to anchor the paint. Over on the Wizards' side, Jordan Poole led with 28 points, while Kyle Kuzma added 25, but their late-game fouls proved costly. Washington shot 50% from the field, but turnovers in crunch time—12 total—hurt them bad.
This win bumps Detroit's record to 5-5, showing some grit amid a rocky start to the season. Meanwhile, in another Eastern Conference tilt, the Orlando Magic survived the Portland Trail Blazers 115-112, thanks to Desmond Bane's clutch three at the buzzer. Both games highlight how unpredictable this NBA year’s shaping up to be.
With stars like Cunningham stepping up, one can't help but wonder if the Pistons are turning a corner—or if it's just another rollercoaster ride ahead.
