"We're only three weeks into the NBA season, but some trends are already starting to stand out. Keeping an eye on them now can tell us a lot about how the early part of the season might take shape. That's what this column is about. We'll start with a high-altitude view of the league and then zoom in on the details that matter."
"On Monday, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham delivered one of the most unique performances in league history. Cunningham posted 46 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, becoming just the second Piston ever to record a 40-point triple-double, joining Isiah Thomas in 1983. He also added five steals, making him the first player ever with 45 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals in a game since steals became an official stat."
Three weeks into the NBA season, early trends are emerging that shape the league's opening stretch. A single night featured 15 game-tying or go-ahead field goals in the final 75 seconds of regulation or overtime, the third-most such plays in the play-by-play era despite only nine games. Detroit guard Cade Cunningham produced a historic 46 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists with five steals, becoming the first player with at least 45 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and five steals since steals became official. Cunningham attempted 45 shots, the most in Pistons history, and missed 31, the most misses ever in a game. Five other early-season trends merit monitoring.
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