Detroit witnessed an electrifying performance on Saturday night as Cade Cunningham lit up the court with a season-high 40 points, helping the Detroit Pistons secure a 119-105 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cunningham’s impressive outing included nine assists, surpassing his previous season-high of 35 points that he recorded against Milwaukee earlier in the month.

On the opposing side, Anthony Edwards shone brightly for the Timberwolves, scoring a career-high 53 points. Edwards had previously set his career best at 51 points during a game against Washington last April. He managed to hit a three-pointer early in the fourth quarter to match his career high but found it challenging to score again until late in the game with just 22 seconds remaining.

Malik Beasley stepped up for the Pistons, contributing 23 points alongside Cunningham’s stellar performance. Tobias Harris added depth to the Pistons’ effort with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Ausar Thompson achieved a double-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-best six steals. For the Timberwolves, only Julius Randle joined the ranks of double-digit scorers with 17 points.

In terms of team momentum, the Timberwolves, who were last season’s Western Conference finalists, had previously seemed to be hitting a groove with three consecutive wins until their recent downturn, which has seen them lose three straight games and return to an even record of 17-17. Meanwhile, the Pistons have been gaining confidence and find themselves on a winning streak, claiming three victories in a row and six wins out of their last seven games.

An impactful moment in the game came when the Pistons extended their five-point lead from the first quarter to 18 points with a dominant 13-0 run at the start of the second quarter. Cunningham was instrumental during this stretch, contributing six points and an assist, while Thompson’s defensive prowess led to two steals that resulted in dunks. This surge allowed the Pistons to maintain their lead for the remainder of the night.

A notable statistic highlights that Edwards had struggled in the scoring department, failing to reach 20 points in eight out of his last 14 games before his breakout performance. His outstanding 37-point game in November against Portland had been his highest so far this season.

Looking ahead, the Timberwolves will prepare to host the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Pistons are set to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers in their next outing on Monday night.