NBA roundup: Cade Cunningham (46), Pistons nip Wizards in OT
3 minute readPublished: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:18 am
NBA Roundup: High Scores and Buzzer-Beaters Dominate the Court
Monday night saw a flurry of exciting NBA action, with several games decided by narrow margins and individual performances reaching new heights.
In a thrilling overtime contest, the Detroit Pistons edged out the Washington Wizards 137-135. Cade Cunningham had a career night, scoring 46 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 11 assists for a triple-double. Despite Cunningham's impressive performance, he also set a record for the most missed field goals in a game since the stat began being tracked in 1983. Daniss Jenkins' late three-pointer sent the game into overtime, while CJ McCollum led the Wizards with 42 points.
The Orlando Magic secured a last-second victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, with Desmond Bane hitting a game-winning three-pointer as time expired. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 28 points, while Shaedon Sharpe scored 31 points for the Trail Blazers.
Another overtime thriller saw the Miami Heat defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 140-138. Andrew Wiggins' buzzer-beating dunk sealed the win for Miami. Norman Powell led the Heat with 33 points, while Mitchell led Cleveland with 28 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists.
The Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to stun the Dallas Mavericks 116-114. Cooper Flagg had a career-high 26 points for Dallas, but Giannis Antetokounmpo's 30 points and Kyle Kuzma's 26 points fueled the Bucks' comeback.
Grayson Allen had a career night, scoring 42 points and setting a franchise record for three-pointers in a game as the Phoenix Suns dominated the New Orleans Pelicans 121-98.
Vit Krejci scored a career-high 28 points, including eight three-pointers, leading the Atlanta Hawks to a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. James Harden had a strong performance for the Clippers with 35 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists.
Victor Wembanyama's 38 points, including crucial three-pointers in the final minute, propelled the San Antonio Spurs to a win over the Chicago Bulls.
Luka Doncic's 38 points led the Los Angeles Lakers to a victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Miles Bridges scored a season-high 34 points for the Hornets.
Finally, Anthony Edwards scored 35 points, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a win over the Utah Jazz.
BNN's Perspective: The NBA continues to deliver exciting and unpredictable games. The league's parity is evident, with teams battling back from deficits and individual players stepping up in crucial moments. The high scoring and close finishes are a testament to the league's competitive nature and the talent on display.
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