Cade Cunningham

Peering down at the NBA’s entirety on the triple-double leaderboard already, it could’ve been said that Cade Cunningham — having already also held opposing scorers to 3-of-17 shooting — couldn’t have deposited much more into November 8, 2024’s outcome. That is, of course, until the Detroit Pistons star summoned the energy for one final trip to the bank. Somewhat successful, yet unfilled in his quest to rewrite the Pistons’ early-season redemption story, Cunningham begins the next chapter, racing up the arc to retrieve an inbounds pass before using a subtle pivot to shake free of Dyson Daniels. Balancing himself amidst the rocky terrain of a double team, Cunningham hangs a hooked, floating banker through, giving Detroit a one-point lead with 8.5 seconds remaining. Tugging his cape for one final defensive stand, Cunningham, tracking both his own assignment and Trae Young’s sure-to-be-pinpoint pass attempt, plays hero once more, securing victory through a come-from-behind block on Onyeka Okongwu’s go-ahead attempt. Outstanding in every facet, Cunningham’s final tally on November 8, 2024 featured 22 points (including a near-perfect nine in the fourth), 11 rebounds, 13 assists, one 3-pointer, and recognition as Detroit’s first since 1997 to record three consecutive triple-doubles.