Miami, February 25, (V7N): The Detroit Pistons extended their winning streak to seven games with a 106-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, led by a stellar performance from Cade Cunningham. The 23-year-old guard scored 32 points and grabbed nine rebounds to help Detroit improve to a 32-26 record—its best at this stage of the season in 17 years.

Tobias Harris contributed 20 points, while Jalen Duren recorded a double-double with 12 points and 19 rebounds. The Pistons, currently in playoff contention, pulled away late in the third quarter and held off a Clippers rally to match their longest winning streak since the 2014-15 season.

Detroit’s resurgence comes after finishing with the worst record in the NBA for the past two seasons, including a 28-game losing streak last year—the longest single-season losing run in league history. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited Cunningham’s leadership for the team's turnaround.

Timberwolves Pull Off Historic Comeback Against Thunder

Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a stunning 131-128 overtime loss at home to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who overcame a 25-point deficit.

Jaden McDaniels led Minnesota with 27 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists, while Naz Reid added 22 points and 11 rebounds. The Timberwolves trailed 121-105 with just 3:41 remaining in regulation but clawed back to force overtime, tying the franchise's biggest comeback win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an impressive performance for Oklahoma with 39 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, but his final shot in overtime missed as Minnesota secured a dramatic victory.

Jokic's Career-High Assists Propel Nuggets Past Pacers

In another notable matchup, Nikola Jokic recorded a career-high 19 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 125-116 win over the Indiana Pacers. The Serbian star also posted 18 points and nine rebounds, while Aaron Gordon scored 25 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 19.

Denver, second in the Western Conference, controlled the first half and bounced back from a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Michael Malone praised his team's response, emphasizing their focus as the season enters a critical phase.

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