Cunningham’s career-high 29 leads Pistons over Jazz 126-116 – Cache Valley Daily
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) looses control of the ball as Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham scored 18 of his career-high 29 points in the third quarter to help the Detroit Pistons erase a 22-point deficit and beat the Utah Jazz 126-116 on Monday night. “I have to give all the credit to my teammates, who kept encouraging me and getting me the ball,” said Cunningham, who made 10 of his last 12 shots after an 0-5 start. “I’m new to this league, but I’ve been playing basketball for a long time. I know what I’m capable of doing to help a team win once I get into a rhythm.” Saddiq Bey added 29 points for Detroit, which is 4-2 in 2022 after finishing 2021 with 18 losses in 19 games. Lead assistant coach Rex Kalamian took charge with coach Dwane Casey having entered COVID-19 protocol. “That’s the first game ball I’ve gotten in 28 years,” said Kalamian, who has been an NBA assistant coach since 1995. “I wanted to get the win for
