Cade Cunningham leads Pistons past Warriors 131-124

Pistons rookie star scores 29 points and dishes 11 assists in victory

Jan. 31, 2026 at 12:31am

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Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons' young star, led his team to a 131-124 victory over the Golden State Warriors with a standout performance of 29 points and 11 assists. The Pistons jumped out to an early lead and were able to hold off a late Warriors comeback attempt.

Why it matters

Cunningham's breakout game against the defending champion Warriors is a promising sign for the rebuilding Pistons, who are hoping the 2021 No. 1 overall draft pick can develop into a franchise cornerstone. The win also shows the Pistons can compete with the NBA's elite teams.

The details

Cunningham shot an efficient 10-of-16 from the field and added 5 rebounds and 2 steals to his stat line. The Pistons built a 19-point lead in the first half and maintained a double-digit advantage for most of the game before the Warriors made a late push. But Cunningham and the Pistons held on for the victory.

  • The game was played on January 31, 2026.

The players

Cade Cunningham

The Detroit Pistons' 2021 No. 1 overall draft pick, who is emerging as a young star in the NBA.

Detroit Pistons

The professional basketball team based in Detroit, Michigan that competes in the NBA.

Golden State Warriors

The professional basketball team based in San Francisco, California that has won multiple NBA championships in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“Cade really took over the game for us tonight. He's showing why he was the top pick and why we're so excited about his future.”

— Dwane Casey, Head Coach, Detroit Pistons (Yahoo Daily News)

The takeaway

Cade Cunningham's dominant performance against the Warriors demonstrates the immense potential of the young Pistons star, who is poised to lead Detroit's rebuilding efforts in the coming years as they look to return to contention in the Eastern Conference.