DETROIT — Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham played the best game of his short NBA career. As electric as his night was, it wasn't quite enough against the reigning MVP.
Cunningham scored a career-high 34 points, dished eight assists, grabbed eight rebounds, blocked four shots and also tallied two steals against the Denver Nuggets. It was a signature game by the No. 1 pick, who impacted every aspect of the game and kept the margin close against a Western Conference contender.
But Nikola Jokic also had a big night, finishing with 28 points, 21 rebounds and nine assists to lead the Nuggets to a 110-105 win over the Pistons. It was Denver's second straight win over Detroit this week, after beating them 117-111 in Denver on Sunday.
