On January 11, Beijing time, the Detroit Pistons sat at home to meet the fierce rival Jazz, and in the case of falling behind by 22 points at most, the Pistons finally completed a stunning reversal, defeating the Jazz 126-116, giving the latter three consecutive defeats. Canningan can be said to have played the strongest match of his career.
In the first half of the competition, Whiteside, who replaced Gobert in the starting lineup, performed well on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends, and personally ruled the basket 9-of-13 efficiently scored 18 points, 9 boards and 2 hats, which was also the key to the Jazz's 13-point lead at halftime. Cunningham started with a cold start, hanging zero in the first quarter of 4,000 points and picking up 5 points in the second quarter.
Entering the third quarter, the situation on the court suddenly changed, cunningham suddenly ushered in a big outbreak, under the basket, mid-range, three points all open! Individual single quarter 7 6 three-pointers 4 3 free throws 3 of 3 slashed 18 points and 3 assists, leading the Pistons to a 40-23 climax in the single quarter to complete the rebound!
In the final quarter, the Pistons maintained a super high offensive efficiency, scoring 38 points again in the single quarter and finally completing a major reversal. This game is arguably the Pistons' most exciting win so far this season, as the rival Jazz finish is 4th in the league!
Throughout the game, Cunningham played 38 minutes, 17-of-10 three-pointers, 9-of-5 free throws, 4-of-4, 29 points, 8 assists, 2 breaks and 2 caps, including scoring a career high. There is no doubt that Cunningham's outburst in the third quarter was the key to the Pistons' completion of the rebound and the final victory, and his name also rushed to the hot search for the first time, congratulating Cunningham on his career night performance.