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Cade Cunningham became the first player in NBA history to post 50 points, 10 assists and zero turnovers in a single game, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 144-140 double-overtime win over the Washington Wizards. It was his first trip into the NBA’s 50-point club, and it secured him a permanent place in league lore.
A Historic Stat Line
Cunningham finished with 52 points, 11 assists, five rebounds, a steal and a block. The most striking number was the zero in the turnover column. No player in NBA history had recorded more than 50 points and 10 assists without a turnover. Cunningham is also the first Pistons player to produce a 50-plus point, 10-plus assist performance.
His previous career high was 46 points, set just over a year earlier against the Washington Wizards, the same opponent he faced in this double-overtime game.
Where Cunningham Ranks
Before Cunningham, only two players had reached at least 45 points, 10 assists and zero turnovers in a game. Larry Bird did it for the Boston Celtics against the Orlando Magic on March 16, 1990, posting 46 points and 10 assists. Alex English did it for the Denver Nuggets against the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan. 24, 1987, with the same 46 points and 10 assists. The NBA first began tracking turnovers in 1977-78.
Since 2000, only five players have logged 40-plus points, 10-plus assists and zero turnovers in a game. The most recent came last season.
- Nikola Jokić, Nuggets vs. Spurs, April 4, 2026: 40 points, 13 assists
- Luka Dončić, Lakers vs. Cavaliers, March 31, 2026: 42 points, 12 assists
- Damian Lillard, Blazers vs. Kings, Jan. 13, 2021: 40 points, 13 assists
- Joe Johnson, Atlanta Hawks vs. Magic, March 19, 2006: 40 points, 11 assists
- Stephon Marbury, Phoenix Suns vs. Mavericks, Jan. 17, 2003: 41 points, 11 assists
Supporting Performances
Ausar Thompson recorded the first triple-double of his career, finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to help Detroit secure the win.
“My brother can’t say I don’t have any triple-doubles anymore.” Ausar Thompson
Washington’s loss still produced big numbers. Anthony Davis scored 30 points and grabbed 15 rebounds with four assists. Alex Sarr added 30 points and nine rebounds, while Trae Young put up 37 points and 14 assists. That gave the Wizards their first trio of 30-point scorers since Mike Davis, Earl Monroe and Gus Johnson did it for the Baltimore Bullets on Nov. 18, 1969.
Young also became the eighth player in NBA history with 200 games of 20-plus points and 10-plus assists. He reached the mark in 511 career games, a pace only Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson beat, doing it in 355.
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Cunningham’s performance rewrote the record book for the Pistons and the league. Follow TipsGG coverage for every milestone, box score and standings update as the season unfolds.