Cade Cunningham Delivers MVP-Caliber 42-Point Masterpiece in Pistons' Sweep of Knicks

Cade Cunningham delivered a dominant performance at Madison Square Garden, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 victory and completing a regular-season sweep of the Knicks. The All-Star guard recorded a masterpiece of 42 points, 13 assists, and 8 rebounds, shooting 17-of-34 from the field and 5-of-11 from three. This win improves the Pistons' record to an NBA-best 41-13. Coach JB Bickerstaff hailed Cunningham, 24, as a 'superstar' and the current 2025-26 NBA MVP frontrunner, noting his impact on both ends of the court and the team's remarkable turnaround from a 14-68 record two years prior.