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Cade Cunningham leads Pistons to 124-121 win over Nuggets
All-Star scores 29 points and adds 10 assists in Detroit victory
Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:23am
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Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons' All-Star guard, scored 29 points and dished out 10 assists to lead his team to a 124-121 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Jalen Duren added a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson scored 20 points for the Pistons, who have now won 5 of their last 6 games.
Why it matters
The win over the Nuggets, who are one of the top teams in the Western Conference, is an important victory for the rebuilding Pistons as they look to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season. Cunningham's performance continues to showcase his All-Star caliber play and the team's ability to compete with the league's elite.
The details
The Pistons never trailed in the game, building a 69-50 halftime lead behind Cunningham's 17 points and 7 assists in the first half. The Nuggets made a run in the second half to cut the deficit to just 2 points late, but the Pistons were able to hold on down the stretch, sealing the victory from the free-throw line.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
The players
Cade Cunningham
The Pistons' 24-year-old All-Star guard, who is in his 5th NBA season after being the 1st overall pick in the 2021 draft.
Jalen Duren
The Pistons' 21-year-old center, who is in his 2nd NBA season after being the 13th overall pick in the 2022 draft.
Duncan Robinson
The Pistons' 28-year-old sharpshooting guard, who is in his 6th NBA season after going undrafted in 2018.
Jamal Murray
The Nuggets' 25-year-old All-Star guard, who is in his 7th NBA season after being the 7th overall pick in the 2016 draft.
Nikola Jokic
The Nuggets' 27-year-old superstar center, who is the reigning 2-time NBA MVP and in his 8th season.
What they’re saying
“Cade Cunningham was unstoppable tonight. He's really taken his game to the next level this season.”
— Dwane Casey, Pistons Head Coach
“We fought hard to get back into the game, but Cunningham and the Pistons made the plays down the stretch to get the win.”
— Michael Malone, Nuggets Head Coach
What’s next
The Pistons will look to build on this win when they host the Washington Wizards on Thursday, February 6th. The Nuggets will try to bounce back when they visit the New York Knicks on the same night.
The takeaway
Cade Cunningham's continued development into an All-Star caliber player is a promising sign for the Pistons' future, as they look to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. The team's ability to compete with and defeat one of the NBA's top teams shows they are headed in the right direction.
