"Cunningham was 13 for 18 from the field and made all six of his free throws to help lead Detroit to its fifth straight victory and a 7-2 record. The All-Star point guard has averaged 29.8 points and 11.2 assists while shooting 54% from the field during the streak. Ausar Thompson had 14 points, and Caris Levert added 10 for the Pistons. They have won their last four meetings against Brooklyn."
"Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points for Brooklyn, and Noah Clowney added 19 as the Nets fell to 1-8. They were without Cam Thomas because of a strained left hamstring. He will be reevaluated in three to four weeks. Detroit fell behind by 10 points in the first quarter and led by five at halftime before Cunningham took over in the third with 14 points as Pistons had a 34-19 edge in the period."
Cade Cunningham scored 34 points and had 10 assists as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-107 in an NBA Cup group opener in New York. Cunningham shot 13 for 18 and made six free throws, powering Detroit to its fifth straight victory and a 7-2 record; he has averaged 29.8 points and 11.2 assists while shooting 54% during the streak. Jalen Duren contributed 30 points and 11 rebounds. Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 28 points while the Nets fell to 1-8 and missed Cam Thomas due to a strained left hamstring.
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