The bank was open – and Cade Cunningham made the most of it.
The All-Star guard’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer with just 0.6 seconds remaining highlighted his breakout season.
5 STORIES IN TODAY’S EDITION 🏀
March 20, 2025
Clutch 3s Secure Wins for DET and IND: Cade Cunningham and Andrew Nembhard came through in the clutch.
Wild West Standings: The Rockets continue their win streak, the Thunder capture their division, and the Lakers and Nuggets switch spots in the playoff race.
West Play-In Update: The Kings handed the Cavaliers their third consecutive defeat, the Timberwolves fell to 7th, and the Suns overtook the Mavericks for the 10th spot.
Roundup: Mamu makes history with a record performance in under 20 minutes, the Blazers continue their hot streak, and the Jazz snap their losing streak.
Thursday Preview: A look at Coby White’s impressive rise as he faces off against the Kings in tonight’s Bulls-Kings reunion game.
BUT FIRST … ⏰
Tonight features a five-game lineup…
A spotlight NBA TV doubleheader leads the evening’s slate. Can the Pacers secure a thrilling third consecutive victory against the Nets (7 ET)? Then, the Kings host the Bulls in a reunion matchup featuring Zach LaVine, Kevin Huerter, and DeMar DeRozan (10 ET).
1. PISTONS and PACERS WIN WITH CLUTCH 3-POINTERS FROM CADE AND NEMBHARD
Entering Wednesday’s matchup, Cade Cunningham had shot just 1-of-10 from beyond the arc in 94 clutch minutes, but he rose to the occasion in Miami.
Pistons 116, Heat 113: Cunningham’s initial clutch 3 put Detroit ahead with just 56 seconds left. After a tie, the Pistons looked to their All-Star for a game-winner. He responded by banking in a three-pointer over Bam Adebayo with 0.6 seconds on the clock, clinching Detroit’s 39th victory of the season.
- MotorCade: Cunningham notched his ninth triple-double of the season, recording 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists.
- “It’s a dream come true,” Cade exclaimed. “Counting down in your head like a kid.”
- Postseason Race (DET ↔️): With the win, the Pistons remain 6th in the East, pulling even with the 5th-place Bucks.
- Postseason Race (MIA ↔️): The Heat are stuck in 10th with their ninth straight loss, as the 9th-place Bulls currently hold the tiebreaker.
2. WILD WEST: THUNDER & ROCKETS MAINTAIN 1 & 2 SPOTS, LAKERS & NUGGETS SWITCH 3 & 4
As only two games separate four teams from 2nd to 5th place in the West, the standings are subject to change.
Rockets 116, Magic 108: Houston surged in the second quarter before seizing a lead they wouldn’t relinquish, aided by a buzzer-beater from 33 feet. This win extended their streak to eight games.
- Feeding the Rockets: Jalen Green scored 26 points, and Alperen Sengun added 22 points and 12 rebounds.
- Postseason Race (HOU ↔️): They remain 2nd in the West, 1.0 games ahead of the Lakers and Nuggets.
- Postseason Race (ORL ↔️): The Magic sit at 8th in the East following their defeat.
3. KINGS HAND CAVS THEIR 3RD SUCCESSIVE DEFEAT
Kings 123, Cavs 119: The Kings rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit, led by a combined 49 points from DeMar DeRozan and Malik Monk.
- Cavs Struggles: Despite posting three of the top winning streaks this season, they are now on their second three-game losing streak.
- Postseason Race (SAC ↔️): The Kings maintain their 9th position in the West.
- Postseason Race (CLE ↔️): Cleveland remains atop the East despite the setback.
4. ROUNDUP: HISTORIC PERFORMANCE FROM MAMU
Spurs 120, Knicks 105: Sandro Mamukelashvili made history by scoring 34 points in under 20 minutes.
- Elite Company: Mamukelashvili joins the ranks of only three other players in NBA history to score 30+ points under 20 minutes.
- Postseason Race (NYK ↔️): The Knicks dropped to 3rd place in the East with their loss.
5. ON NBA TV: COBY WHITE AND BULLS VISIT OLD TEAMMATES
On Monday, Coby White claimed his first Player of the Week title as he led the Bulls to a strong performance last week.
Thursday (10 ET, NBA TV): White leads the Bulls against former teammates Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Kevin Huerter in Sacramento.
- Bulls Rising: Chicago won five of their last seven games, closing in on the Play-In positions.
- Kings Battling: Sacramento is looking to bounce back without Domantas Sabonis, out for at least 10 days.
- Former Players: LaVine and Huerter return to face their old squad.
