DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham accomplished his third straight triple-double by scoring the game-winning basket with 8.5 seconds remaining, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Atlanta Hawks 122-121 on Friday night time.
Cunningham had 22 factors, 13 assists and 11 rebounds. Malik Beasley and Tobias Harris additionally scored 22 factors for Detroit.
Cunningham tied Grant Hill for the longest triple-double streak in franchise historical past. It was Cunningham’s fifth profession triple-double, tying Isiah Thomas for second in franchise historical past.
Trae Younger gave the Hawks their first lead of the sport at 121-120 with 12.5 seconds left. However Cunningham drove and made a catch in visitors to place Detroit again in entrance.
Younger then drove to the basket earlier than passing the ball to Onyeka Okongwu, however Cunningham blocked his shot as time expired.
Younger had 35 factors and 13 assists. Jalen Johnson scored 20 for Atlanta.
The Hawks trailed by 24 factors within the first half, however they tied the sport on Dyson Daniels’ floater with 3:36 to play.
Harris responded with a 3-pointer, and after Okongwu’s dunk, Jaden Ivey’s three-point play made it 120-116 with 2:31 left.
Takeaways
Hawks: Atlanta did not assist Younger a lot till his ultimate push. He had seven assists within the fourth quarter to associate with his 10 factors.
Pistons: Detroit constructed its massive lead within the first half with little or no assist from its finest participant. Cunningham had seven rebounds and 9 assists within the half, however scored simply two factors on 1-of-6 taking pictures.
Key second
Detroit led 99-88 early within the fourth quarter, however Larry Nance Jr. dove by means of visitors and made a 3-pointer to deliver the Hawks inside six with 9:05 to play.
Key statistic
The Hawks outscored Detroit 98-82 over the ultimate three quarters.
To be continued
Atlanta returns house to face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Detroit hosts the Houston Rockets on Sunday afternoon.
—By DAVE HOGG, Related Press
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