Pistons lose to Mavericks despite Cunningham's 35 points

The Detroit Pistons lost to the Dallas Mavericks 123-117 on Friday night. Cade Cunningham scored an impressive 35 points for the Pistons, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. Spencer Dinwiddie led the Mavericks with a season-high 31 points. P.J. Washington Jr. contributed 27 points, including five 3-pointers. Dallas performed well at the free-throw line, making 27 out of 36 attempts, while Detroit made 14 of 19. Despite Cunningham's strong performance, the Pistons struggled to capitalize on fast breaks, scoring only six points in that area. Tim Hardaway Jr. was honored before the game, but he left in the second quarter with an ankle injury. The Mavericks snapped a four-game losing streak and are fighting for a play-in spot in the playoffs. They have dealt with injuries this season, with several key players unavailable. Next up, the Pistons will play against New Orleans on Sunday. The Mavericks will face Brooklyn on Monday.