Detroit Pistons Fans Erupt Over Cade Cunningham's Outing vs Miami Heat

Detroit Pistons star records sixth triple-double of the year in OT win.

Dec 16, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) controls the ball as Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defends in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Days removed from their blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, the Detroit Pistons were back in action Monday night against the Miami Heat. Despite an impressive outing from Jimmy Butler, they managed to steal a victory in overtime to get back in the win column.

In the end, the Pistons wound up winning by a final score of 125-124. This would not have been possible if not for the stellar play of their lead guard.

Through the first quarter of the season, Cade Cunningham has put together the makings of a breakout season. He continued his potential All-Star campaign against the Heat, notching his sixth triple-double of the year. Cunningham set another new career-high in assists with 18 to go along with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Following the latest Cunningham masterclass, fans took to social media to praise the Pistons star:

Cade Cunningham is a top10 guard in basketball and the only reason ya think differently is because of where he plays. 88% of players couldn’t put up the numbers he puts up in that situation, Cade is a dawg man.

— River Brown (@DuragRiv) December 17, 2024

respect cade cunningham he is very special https://t.co/cs55kxDqOn pic.twitter.com/N2bMyqpTb4

— brad guapovich💍 (@BallUpTopBrad) December 17, 2024

Cade Cunningham tonight:

20 PTS
11 REB
18 AST

ALL-STAR 🔥 pic.twitter.com/YcIdUvVJIR

— Nick Brandel (@MotorCityBanter) December 17, 2024

Cade Cunningham in a Pistons WIN

20 points
18 assists (career high)
11 rebounds

I don’t know how many different ways I have to show you he’s an all star pic.twitter.com/47sLJ4bWTe

— PistonsThoughts (@PistonsThoughts) December 17, 2024

Truly a shame that kids are taught about “Thomas Jefferson” in school and not Cade Cunningham

— gio🦁 (@Clapped_Dre) December 17, 2024

Idk if the average basketball fan has realized yet how good Cade Cunningham is.

This dude...is an absolute star.

— Blair Montgomery (@MontyParlay) December 17, 2024

With Cunningham distributing the ball at such a high rate, multiple Pistons players also had strong outings in the OT thriller against Miami. Malik Beasley started in place of Jaden Ivey, who was a late scratch, and recorded a team-high 28 points including seven made threes. Ausar Thompson (19 points, nine rebounds, four steals) was another notable standout.

In each passing game, Cunningham continues to prove he is an emerging star in the NBA. Based on how he's looked this year, it appears the Pistons have found their guy who will be the key pillar for years to come.

The Pistons' victory over the Heat moves them into 10th place in the East with an 11-16 record. Cunningham and company will be back in action Thursday to take on the Utah Jazz.