Cunningham Posts 42/8/13 Triple-Double
Cade Cunningham posted 42 points, 8 rebounds, and 13 assists to power the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 victory over the New York Knicks on February 20. The performance marked Detroit's third straight win over New York and continued Cunningham's surge in MVP consideration. The Pistons are making a surprising rise this season as Detroit pushes for playoff positioning.
- This performance marked the third time this season Cunningham has scored 40 or more points. - Cunningham is currently averaging 25.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 9.7 assists for the 2025-26 season. - The 42-point effort was close to but did not surpass his career-high of 46 points, which he scored against the Washington Wizards on November 10. - This victory improved the Pistons' record to 41-13, placing them first in the Eastern Conference standings. - Cunningham's MVP odds have significantly improved, moving from +1400 to +500 this week alone, placing him third in contention behind Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. - For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson led the team in the losing effort with 33 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. - OG Anunoby returned for the Knicks after a four-game absence, scoring eight points and recording a season-high four blocks. - The loss was the Knicks' second in their last three games, dropping their record to 35-20 on the season.
