Cade Cunningham Leads Detroit Pistons To Victory Over Philadelphia 76ers With Key Plays

Cade Cunningham played a pivotal role in the Detroit Pistons' narrow victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 26 points. His crucial plays in the final moments helped the Pistons secure a 111-108 win,

extending their winning streak to six games. With less than two minutes left and a slim lead, Cunningham's dunk over Andre Drummond and subsequent free throw pushed the score to 109-104.

Tyrese Maxey of the 76ers responded with four quick points, narrowing the gap to one. However, Cunningham's fadeaway jumper with 19 seconds remaining increased Detroit's lead to three. Maxey, who scored a game-high 33 points, missed a potential game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds. Jalen Duren contributed significantly for Detroit with 21 points and 16 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in Oklahoma City Thunder's triumph over the Memphis Grizzlies. Scoring 35 points, he dominated the fourth quarter, helping his team secure a 114-100 victory. The Thunder improved their record to 10-1 with this win. Gilgeous-Alexander scored nine consecutive points late in the game, including two three-pointers and a three-point play.

The Thunder overcame a sluggish start after trailing by up to 19 points in the first half. They outscored Memphis significantly after halftime, extending their winning streak against them to 14 games. Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell each added 21 points for Oklahoma City, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed with 18 points and 13 rebounds.

The New York Knicks maintained their offensive momentum with a commanding win over the Brooklyn Nets, finishing at 134-98. Karl-Anthony Towns led with 28 points and 12 rebounds as the Knicks secured their fourth consecutive victory. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby also contributed significantly with 19 points each.

New York dominated from the start, scoring an impressive 40 points in the first quarter and leading by as much as 39 during the game. This victory marked their eleventh straight win over Brooklyn, equalling their longest winning streak against them. The Nets struggled offensively, missing nine of their first ten three-point attempts.

Michael Porter Jr. was Brooklyn's top scorer with 25 points. Nic Claxton added another twelve while Egor Demin managed ten points for Brooklyn (1-9). The Nets failed to reach triple digits for the first time this season due to their shooting woes.

The recent performances highlight key players stepping up when needed most across different teams. Each team showcased resilience and skill during crucial moments of their respective matches. These games underline how individual brilliance can influence outcomes significantly in basketball contests at this level.