Cade Cunningham declares his 52‑point, 11‑assist, zero‑turnover performance the best of his NBA career. The Pistons beat the Wizards 144‑140 in double overtime on Nov. 13, 2026, with Cunningham becoming the first player since 1978 to log 50+ points and 10 assists without a turnover. He poured in 30 points in the fourth quarter and both overtimes, while teammate Ausar Thompson recorded his first triple‑double (17‑11‑11). Washington’s Trae Young scored 37, and Anthony Davis added 30 and 15 rebounds, but Cunningham’s scoring and playmaking secured Detroit’s win and the fourth‑highest point total in Pistons history.
The Detroit Pistons survived the Washington Wizards 144-140 in double overtime on Thursday night.
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NBC’s Tuesday night regional package hits a new high as the Celtics‑Sixers showdown draws 4.4 million average viewers and peaks at 4.7 million, eclipsing last week’s 3.7 million and more than doubling the same week a year ago. The league’s primetime slot now averages 5.2 million viewers, up 37% from last season. Meanwhile, the Sixers’ appearances on ESPN and Prime Video also surge, with a 36% rating jump for the Celtics‑Pistons game and a near‑doubling of Prime Video viewership for the Sixers‑Cavaliers matchup. These gains mark the NBA’s strongest season‑opening ratings in years.
Cade Cunningham's historic night powered the Detroit Pistons to a 144-140 win over the Washington Wizards in double overtime on Thursday.
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Cade Cunningham erupts for a career‑high 52 points, 11 assists and zero turnovers as the Detroit Pistons edge the Washington Wizards 144‑140 in double overtime on Nov. 13, 2026. Shooting 16‑of‑25 from the floor and 17‑of‑18 at the line, Cunningham becomes the only player since 1977‑78 to record 50+ points, 10+ assists with no turnovers. He also adds five rebounds, while Ausar Thompson posts a triple‑double (17‑11‑11) and Duncan Robinson contributes 13 points. The Wizards’ Trae Young scores 37 with 14 assists, but Washington falls to 4‑9 as Detroit improves to 8‑3.
In a thriller that ended 144-140 in Detroit’s favor, Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa endured a head‑to‑head collision with Pistons star Cade Cunningham, leaving him bleeding from his mouth with 25.7 seconds left. Despite the injury, Dybantsa stayed in the game, sinking a clutch pull‑up free‑throw that forced double overtime. He logged 44 minutes, adding five points, eight rebounds and four assists, while Trae Young poured in 37 points and 14 assists. Cunningham exploded for 52 points and 11 assists, but Detroit held off Washington 12‑8 in the sixth period to secure the win.
Trae Young saves the Washington Wizards from a 121‑121 tie with a 3‑pointer in the final 1.8 seconds, sending the game into overtime against the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 13, 2026. Despite Young’s 37 points, perfect 17‑for‑17 free throws and 14 assists, the Wizards fall 144‑140 in double overtime to Cade Cunningham’s Pistons, extending Washington’s losing streak to six games (4‑9). The clutch shot highlights Young’s continued role as a late‑game threat after his Atlanta Hawks tenure.
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The Washington Wizards fell to the Detroit Pistons 144-140 in a double‑overtime thriller on Nov. 13, 2026, extending their losing streak to six games. Trae Young’s buzzer‑beating three forced OT, but the Wizards couldn’t finish, despite strong early play from Alex Sarr (21 points, perfect shooting) and Anthony Davis (16 points, eight rebounds). Detroit’s Duncan Robinson (3‑for‑3 from three) and Cade Cunningham kept the lead alive, while rookie AJ Dybantsa struggled against Ausar Thompson. The loss follows a back‑to‑back schedule and a previous 114‑101 defeat to Indiana, leaving Washington at 4‑9.
The Washington Wizards (4-8) head into a back‑to‑back showdown with the Detroit Pistons after a 114-101 loss to Indiana, marking a five‑game skid with four double‑digit defeats. Washington committed 19 turnovers against Detroit’s 122-111 win on Monday, and injury woes loom with Champagnie, Vukcevic, Watkins and Beekman sidelined. The Pistons (7-3) list several G‑League call‑ups as questionable but retain a healthier roster. Projected Wizards starters feature Trae Young at point guard and AJ Dybantsa on the wing, with an unlikely Anthony Davis listed at power forward. The game tips off at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena, broadcast on Monumental Sports Network.
The Lakers extend their streak to seven wins, beating the Bucks 123-112, but saw Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sustain injuries. Doncic rolled his ankle in the fourth quarter yet wakes up pain‑free, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, and is expected to follow his normal treatment before Sunday’s game in Phoenix. Reaves left in the third quarter with a heel issue and will undergo tests, though he recently dropped 43 points vs Detroit. Doncic urges a “next‑man‑up” mindset if Reaves misses time.
The Washington Wizards fell to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, extending their five‑game losing streak. Trae Young, despite shooting efficiently, drew criticism after stopping mid‑possession to argue with the referee, leaving Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard open for a sure‑thing jumper. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about Young’s defensive effort, a problem dating back to his Atlanta days. Rookie AJ Dybantsa showed typical first‑year inconsistency, while veteran Anthony Davis contributed solid minutes. Washington next hosts the Detroit Pistons on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Bam Adebayo says the Miami Heat must overhaul their mindset to meet his bold targets of a top‑three defense and top‑five offense this season. With the team sitting under .500 after 11 games, 19th in offensive rating and 25th in defensive rating, Adebayo and new teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo are focusing on chemistry, communication and film study after a West Coast road trip. Coach Erik Spoelstra even took the duo out for coffee in Los Angeles and a film session in Sacramento to spark change. The Heat now face a tough five‑game home stretch against Cleveland, Detroit and Houston as they try to reverse their fortunes.
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Timberwolves insider Jon Krawczynski says the Hornets’ “very high” chance of trading veteran center Naz Reid amid a 4-7 start and a roster overhaul that saw LaMelo Ball dealt away. Reid, who posted a 25‑point, 13‑rebound double‑double in a 124‑112 win over Cleveland, was benched in a 124‑91 loss to Detroit and could be a key trade chip before the deadline. Charlotte’s core now hinges on Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel, both dealing with injuries, as the team seeks a new path to contention.
Former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley spends hours on TikTok Live auctioning his game‑worn, autographed jerseys as his NBA future hangs in the balance. Clips shared by TheDunkCentral and MrBuckBuckNBA show him confirming authenticity and joking about a Minnesota Timberwolves jersey, despite looking exhausted. The livestream coincides with a federal gambling investigation that led him to agree to plead guilty; a hearing is set for Dec. 9, 2026 in Brooklyn. The scandal derailed a potential $42 million, three‑year Detroit contract after his 2025 Sixth‑Man runner‑up season, leaving fans to wonder about his finances and career prospects.
The Sixers open a grueling schedule, facing two games each vs. the Knicks, Cavs and Pistons, plus a loss to Boston, but now enter their easiest five-game stretch. Thursday they host a depleted Toronto Raptors—missing Kawhi Leonard and likely Scottie Barnes—followed by a matchup with an injury‑hit Indiana Pacers lacking Tyrese Haliburton. The run continues with back‑to‑back games at Brooklyn against the Nets and at home versus the Bucks, all while experimenting with small‑ball lineups featuring Jabari Walker or Dean Wade. Coach Nick Nurse sees the stretch as a chance to tweak defensive schemes and rack up early wins, provided health holds up.
NBA forward Malik Beasley is livestreaming on TikTok to sell game‑worn, autographed jerseys as he prepares for a Dec. 9 plea hearing in Brooklyn on federal gambling charges. The merch, shown in a NBACentral clip, includes a Nuggets jersey, though its game‑use history isn’t verified. Beasley, who last played for the Pistons in 2024‑25 (16.3 points per game, second in Sixth Man voting) and missed the 2025‑26 season, has agreed to plead guilty after being indicted in June for allegedly fixing his performance with the Bucks in 2023‑24. The sale has sparked speculation about his finances, but no comment from Beasley was provided.
Daniss Jenkins earned his first start next to Cade Cunningham, then explained what changed for Detroit. #Pistons
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