HOUSTON — Cade Cunningham put on an impressive performance, finishing with 32 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists to guide the Detroit Pistons to a 107-96 victory against the Houston Rockets on Monday night.

Cunningham was efficient, making 12 of his 22 attempts from the floor and notably scoring 19 points during the pivotal third quarter, enabling the Pistons to establish a 90-80 lead heading into the final period.

Supporting Cunningham, Jalen Duren contributed significantly with 16 points and 14 rebounds, while Malik Beasley provided 17 points off the bench. Ausar Thompson also played a key role, adding 11 points and nine rebounds for Detroit, who finished the game shooting 48% from the field and was 10 for 27 from beyond the arc.

For the Rockets, Fred VanVleet led the scoring with 20 points, while Jalen Green followed closely with 19 points. Amen Thompson, returning from a left calf injury that caused him to miss the previous game against Portland, contributed 17 points, though the Rockets struggled overall, shooting just 39% and hitting only 11 of their 39 attempts from three-point range.

**Takeaways**

The Pistons faced challenges with their ball control, committing 23 turnovers during the game. However, they managed to counter this by forcing the Rockets into 17 turnovers and converting those mishaps into 19 points.

The Rockets displayed a balanced offensive effort, boasting five players who reached double digits in scoring. This included Alperen Sengun, who recorded 11 points and eight rebounds, and Cam Whitmore, who scored 10 points off the bench, though their poor shooting percentage proved costly.

**Key Moment**

A crucial moment in the fourth quarter occurred when the Rockets trimmed Detroit’s lead to 90-85. This prompted Marcus Sasser to make a jumper followed by a three-pointer, igniting an 11-2 run for the Pistons, allowing them to extend their advantage.

**Key Statistical Highlight**

Detroit dominated the rebounding battle with a notable 52-39 advantage and also led in points scored in the paint, outscoring Houston 50-40 in that category.

**Looking Ahead**

Next on the schedule, the Rockets will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, while the Pistons are set to travel to Atlanta the same day.