Nov 10, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) celebrates in overtime against the Washington Wizards at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Cade Cunningham Lands in Company With Michael Jordan

Originally posted on Detroit Pistons on SI
By Justin Grasso | Last updated Nov 11, 2025 11:14 AM ET

On the second night of a back-to-back set, Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham landed in legendary company.

A triple-double was just what the Pistons needed to take care of business against the Washington Wizards. Cunningham came just four points shy of a 50-point effort and stuffed the stat sheet everywhere else.

In 44 minutes of action, Cunningham attempted 45 shots. While he struggled in the efficiency department, making just 14 of his 45 shots and going 2-11 from three, Cunningham scored a game-high 46 points. He also came down with 12 rebounds and dished out 11 assists.

In addition, Cunningham came up with five steals and two blocks.

Cunningham joins Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with 40-plus points, 10-plus rebounds, 10-plus assists, and five-plus steals in a single game.

CADE CUNNINGHAM TRIPLE-DOUBLE IN DETROIT'S OT WIN VS. WASHINGTON

46 POINTS
12 REBOUNDS
11 ASSISTS
5 STEALS

He joins Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history with 40+ PTS, 10+ REB, 10+ AST and 5+ STL in a single game (h/t @statmuse) pic.twitter.com/IDw7FH75RH
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) November 11, 2025

Before the Wizards' matchup, the Pistons visited the Philadelphia 76ers. The veteran guard had a tough first-half showing, but turned it up in the final two quarters.

By the end of the night, he had checked in for 40 minutes. Cunningham finished that matchup with 26 points, 11 assists, and four rebounds, while shooting 45 percent from the field. Ahead of Monday’s action against the Wizards, Cunningham was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

The Pistons’ 137-135 overtime win over the Wizards was their seventh victory in a row. They continue to lead the Eastern Conference with a 9-2 record. They are trailed by the New York Knicks, who hold a 6-3 record.

Detroit gets the day off on Tuesday, before returning to the court on Wednesday night to face the Chicago Bulls on their home court.

This article first appeared on Detroit Pistons on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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