On January 11, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season is in full swing. In today's focus battle, the Pistons' home team ushered in the Jazz's challenge. The two teams are very different in rankings, with the Jazz finishing 3rd in the West and the Pistons only second-to-last in the East. But the Pistons broke out at home, beating the Jazz 126-116.
The Pistons were able to win today, and Cunningham was credited with it. Throughout the game, Cunningham played 38 minutes, shooting 10-of-17, including 5-of-9 three-pointers and 4-of-4 free throws, totaling 29 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks, and 29 points set a new career high for Cunningham.
In the first half, Cunningham's performance was very average, with 0 points on 4-of-4 in the first quarter and 5 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist in the second quarter. After entering the third quarter of the game, Cunningham ushered in a big explosion, one of 7 shots in a single quarter, one man scored 18 points and 3 assists, he hit three long-range shots from the outside, and also sent a wonderful second pass many times. Under his leadership, the Pistons played a crazy 40:23 in the single quarter, from trailing by 13 points to four points!
Cunningham's performance wasn't over yet. After entering the final quarter, he hit consecutive shots to block the Jazz's counterattack. He first hit a crucial three-pointer against Bogdanovic, then scored a 2+1 foul on Whiteside from a basket, and after scoring his 29th point, he set a new career scoring record.
In the end, Cunningham led the Pistons to victory. During the season, due to injuries at the beginning of the season and the Pistons' poor performance, Cunningham has been neglected as a champion. But he's still proving himself step by step.
According to the schedule, the Pistons will challenge the Bulls away tomorrow, and Cunningham and the Pistons will go all out to win 3 straight!