Cunningham scores a season-high 40 and Pistons win 3rd straight, 119-105 over Timberwolves

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) collides with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) while driving to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Detroit.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) collides with Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) while driving to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)


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DETROIT — Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 40 points and the Detroit Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-105. Cunningham, who also had nine assists, set his previous season high when he scored 35 against Milwaukee on Nov. 13. Edwards' previous career high was 51 points against Washington on April 9 last season. His 3-pointer with 9:25 remaining tied his career best but he didn't score again until 22 seconds remained. Malik Beasley had 23 points as the Pistons won their third straight and sixth in the last seven games. Julius Randle was the only other Minnesota player in double figures with 17.

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