Cunningham hits playoff feat last seen in 2021 with Doncic and Antetokounmpo

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The Detroit Pistons delivered on their top seed status with a commanding Game 7 win. They completed a comeback series victory over the Orlando Magic with a 116-94 result on Sunday.

Cade Cunningham once again led the way in a defining performance. His control of the game ensured Detroit pulled away after a competitive stretch earlier in the contest.

His production across the series now sees him join a select list in NBA playoff history.

Cade Cunningham joins elite playoff company with historic numbers

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NBA Stats reports that Cunningham became one of the few players to record at least 225 points and 50 assists in a single playoff series. It is a milestone that has only been reached by some of the game’s greatest names.

The most recent players to achieve that mark were Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic in 2021.

Beyond them, only LeBron James, Jerry West and Oscar Robertson have done it. That places Cunningham firmly among elite historical company after his latest outing.

In Game 7, he delivered a double-double with 32 points and 12 assists. He also received strong support from Tobias Harris, who added 30 points in the victory.

The combination proved decisive as Detroit took control and closed out the series emphatically.

Cade Cunningham raises level further in decisive playoff stretch

Cunningham’s performances underline his ability to elevate his game when it matters most, as his playoff output has surpassed an already strong regular season baseline.

According to SofaScore, he averaged 23.9 points per game during the regular season. That figure jumped significantly against the Magic, where he averaged 32.4 points per game.