Cade Cunningham Joins Michael Jordan in a Rare NBA Record
In one unforgettable night of basketball, Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons did something only one other player in NBA history had ever achieved — and that player was none other than Michael Jordan. That’s right, Cunningham joined elite company after an electrifying performance that had basketball fans everywhere talking.
It all went down during Monday night’s matchup between the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards — a game that turned into an intense, high-scoring overtime battle. Cunningham took complete control of the floor, delivering one of the most remarkable stat lines we’ve seen in recent years. By the time the final buzzer sounded, he had racked up 46 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, 5 steals, and 2 blocks . According to StatMuse, before this game, only Michael Jordan had ever recorded a game with at least 40 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and five steals.
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That’s an incredibly rare combination — it takes scoring power, defensive hustle, and court vision all rolled into one performance. For Cunningham, it was more than just another big night; it was proof of his growth as a true all-around leader for the Pistons.
Now, the numbers tell another story too. Cunningham was relentless in his pursuit of victory, putting up a jaw-dropping 45 shots from the field. He finished 14-of-45 overall, went 2-of-11 from three-point range, and made 16 of his 18 free throws. Those stats might raise a few eyebrows, but they also highlight the kind of responsibility he carried that night. With teammates Tobias Harris out and Jaden Ivey still in the lineup but limited, Cunningham practically had to carry Detroit on his shoulders.
Yes, it wasn’t the most efficient shooting performance — and if a few more of those shots had gone in, he might’ve easily crossed the 50-point mark. But even with the misses, this was the kind of night that reminds everyone why Cade Cunningham was drafted as the future of the Pistons franchise.
It was a fast-paced, hard-fought game where Cunningham’s confidence and endurance were on full display. The Pistons may not be among the league’s top teams right now, but moments like these show the potential brewing in Detroit. For fans, it was one of those games that will be remembered — not just because of the numbers, but because of what they represented.
Cade Cunningham didn’t just put on a show; he etched his name alongside Michael Jordan in NBA history. And when your name appears in the same sentence as MJ — even once — you know you’ve done something truly special.
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