Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons with a strong performance against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. He scored 20 points and dished out 11 assists, marking a double-double in the game. Cunningham also played 35 minutes, leading his team in both assists and blocks, though the Pistons fell short with a 125-121 loss.
What It Means
Cunningham’s 11 assists were the most by any player in the game, continuing his streak of games with high assist numbers. This season, he is averaging 9.4 assists per game, ranking third in the league for his position. His consistent playmaking has placed him among the top five point guards in assists for over half of his games this year. Despite shooting just 26.9% from the field against the Suns, Cunningham remains a key contributor for Detroit, averaging 24.4 points per game this season.
