The Detroit Pistons defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-103 on Monday night, riding a solid team performance and a standout triple-double from Cade Cunningham. With the win, Detroit improved to a 5-3 record, while the Lakers dropped to 4-3 despite strong efforts from Anthony Davis and LeBron James.
The Pistons took control early, building a strong lead and maintaining it throughout. Cunningham was instrumental in holding off a potential Lakers comeback, hitting key shots late in the game.
Cunningham went on a scoring run midway through the third quarter. The Pistons star sank back-to-back buckets that extended the Pistons’ lead to 18 points. With just 41 seconds left, Cunningham added a final layup, securing the win and completing his stellar triple-double performance with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Cunningham had plenty of help from his teammates. Jaden Ivey was in top form, matching his season high with 26 points, along with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Tim Hardaway Jr. contributed 19 points, and Tobias Harris added 15 points and seven rebounds. Jalen Duren finished with 11 points, 14 rebounds, and 1 assist.
On the Lakers’ side, Anthony Davis led the scoring effort with a remarkable 37 points, nine rebounds, and four assists, playing 39 minutes despite dealing with an ankle injury. LeBron James also contributed heavily, as he added 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 11 assists.
D’Angelo Russell added 11 points, three rebounds, and eight assists, while Austin Reaves scored 17 points, with 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Rui Hachimura chipped in 8 points, and rookie Dalton Knecht rounded out the Lakers’ contributions with 5 points.
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Detroit Pistons’ Draft Pick Sparks Concerns For Cade Cunningham’s Development
The Detroit Pistons’ decision to draft Ron Holland II with the No. 5 pick has sparked some criticism, particularly concerning how the move impacts their young star, Cade Cunningham. Recently, an anonymous league executive voiced concerns, suggesting that adding Holland might complicate things for Cunningham rather than help him develop further.
“I feel bad for Cade Cunningham. They’ve been rebuilding for years even though they never planned on it, and this pick signals they might need to blow up the roster and start over again. I just don’t see how [Holland] plays with Ausar Thompson, Jaden Ivey, and all their other young guys. That situation is a mess,” the executive said.
Holland, who has been limited in his playing time this season, is averaging just 6 points per game. Meanwhile, Cunningham is shouldering much of the offensive load with 23.2 points per game, but the team still seems to lack the support needed for him to thrive fully.
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