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Cunningham’s 52 Powers Detroit Through Double-Overtime Escape

November 13, 2026 · 3:17 AM

Detroit edged Washington 144-140 in double overtime Thursday, 2026-11-12 (today), after the Wizards forced two extra periods.

Detroit escaped Washington 144-140 in double overtime Thursday, turning a four-point lead after three quarters into a game that needed two extra periods. Cade Cunningham delivered 52 points, five rebounds and 11 assists, shooting 16-for-25 from the field and 17-for-18 at the line; he added one steal, one block and committed no turnovers. Trae Young kept Washington in it with 37 points and 14 assists, going 8-for-23 from the field and 17-for-17 on free throws, with two rebounds and four turnovers. Anthony Davis added 30 points and 15 rebounds on 13-for-21 shooting, alongside four assists, one steal and two turnovers. Alexandre Sarr also scored 30, making 12 of 14 shots, including four of six threes, and finished with nine rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and two turnovers. Washington outscored Detroit 31-27 in the fourth to force overtime, then the teams matched 11 points in the first extra period. Detroit sealed it with a 12-8 edge in the second overtime, with Cunningham’s 52-point night powering the Pistons across the finish line.

Key Performers

Cade Cunningham, Detroit: 52 PTS, 5 REB, 11 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, 0 TO; 16/25 FG, 17/18 FT Trae Young, Washington: 37 PTS, 2 REB, 14 AST, 0 STL, 0 BLK, 4 TO; 8/23 FG, 17/17 FT Alexandre Sarr, Washington: 30 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK, 2 TO; 12/14 FG, 4/6 3PT

Standings Impact

Detroit’s listed 7-3 record would move to 8-3 with the win; Washington’s listed 4-8 mark would become 4-9. The Pistons are No. 8 in the power index, while the Wizards are No. 25.

DYMA Insight

Cunningham combined a 52-point scoring load with 11 assists and zero turnovers. Detroit’s ability to win the second overtime, 12-8, proved decisive after Washington erased the fourth-quarter deficit.