Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to a 123-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, posting impressive stats with 22 points, 17 assists, and 10 rebounds. Cunningham's performance marked him just one assist shy of his career high, as he now holds the second-most triple-doubles in Pistons history. Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed significantly with 27 points, while Malik Beasley added 18 points, helping the Pistons secure their ninth win in 11 games.
The Raptors, struggling with form, saw Immanuel Quickley score 25 points in a losing effort, marking their fifth consecutive defeat and 16 losses in their last 17 games. Scottie Barnes contributed with a double-double, scoring 16 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, while Toronto had seven players in double figures.
As the game progressed, Quickley managed to tie the score at 109 with five minutes remaining. However, Toronto's failure to convert four consecutive free throw attempts proved costly, allowing Detroit to regain a lead. The Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff has decided on Ausar Thompson to replace Jaden Ivey in the starting lineup, while Beasley has stepped up as a key player during clutch moments.
