Cade Cunningham had 42 points (17-of-34 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight rebounds, 13 assists, one steal, two blocks and five three-pointers in the Pistons’ 126-111 victory over the Knicks on Thursday.
With Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart suspended, the Pistons entered Madison Square Garden as underdogs Thursday night. Shorthanded or otherwise, Cunningham proceeded to carry Detroit to a 15-point victory, its third of the season over the Knicks. The 24-year-old point guard was aggressive and never let up, dropping 42 points and 13 assists on New York in the process. He’s provided second-round per game value this season, according to Basketball Monster.