NBA Roundup: Cade Cunningham, Pistons Rally to Dump Jazz

NBA Roundup: Cade Cunningham, Pistons Rally to Dump Jazz
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) receives congratulations from guard Cory Joseph (18) after he makes a three point basket in the second half against the Utah Jazz at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, on Jan. 10, 2022. Rick Osentoski/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Rookie Cade Cunningham set a career best with 29 points and the host Detroit Pistons rallied from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Utah Jazz 126–116 on Monday.

Cunningham, the top pick in the draft, scored all but five of his points after halftime. He also dished out eight of Detroit’s 30 assists. Saddiq Bey matched Cunningham with 29 points, while Cory Joseph contributed 16 points off the bench. Trey Lyles added 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists.