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DETROIT — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached .500 for the first time after New Year's Day since 2019 with a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 26 points for Detroit and Jalen Duren had 14 points and 12 rebounds. The Pistons, who were 3-33 after 36 games a season ago, have won seven of eight to improve to 18-18. Anfernee Simons had 36 points and nine assists for Portland, while Shaedon Sharpe had 20 points, eight assists and eight rebounds. The Trail Blazers led by 22 points in the first half.
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Detroit Pistons forward Simone Fontecchio (19) drives the lane against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, in Detroit. - AP Photo/Duane Burleson
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