The Detroit Pistons (14-2) secured their longest winning streak in the last two decades, earning their 12th straight victory with a 129–116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks (8-9) on November 23.
Here are the key stats and the top performers of the game.
BEST PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Cade Cunningham DET PG 29 PTS | 8 REB | 10 AST | 55.6 FPS
Cunningham filled up the stat sheet yet again, posting his sixth consecutive game with at least 25 points and 10 assists—becoming just the third player since 2000 to accomplish the feat. He is currently having a career season, totalling 9 double-doubles and ranking second in the league among guards.
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE:
Bobby Portis MIL PF 18 PTS | 7-10 FG | 7 REB | 29.4 FPS
Portis caught fire from deep, knocking down a season-high four triples to finish with 18 points for the second game in a row.
SCORING MACHINES:
Jalen Duren DET C 19 PTS | 7-10 FG | 5-8 FT | 30.7 FPS
Duren has been a steady force in the paint, averaging 24 points over nine games this month and shooting 60% or better from the field in all but one game.
Ryan Rollins MIL PG 24 PTS | 9-21 FG | 3-4 FT | 46.5 FPS
Rollins has registered at least 20 points and 5 assists in three-straight games.
STAT SPECIALIST:
AJ Green MIL SG 15 PTS | 5-10 3PT | 2 REB | 20.4 FPS
Green continues to shine on offense, posting his seventh game in double-figures while averaging three made triples over 12 games this month. He currently ranks sixth in the league in three-pointers made.
DEFENSIVE STANDOUT:
Myles Turner MIL C 4 REB | 1 STL | 2 BLK | 26.8 FPS
Turner fell short of his usual numbers but remained impactful, recording at least three stocks for the eleventh time this season. He also contributed on offense, marking his third straight game with double-digit scoring.
THE SHARPSHOOTER:
Duncan Robinson DET SF 15 PTS | 5-6 3PT | 3 REB | 27.6 FPS
Robinson has been on a strong offensive stretch, scoring in double figures in seven straight games while also averaging four made three-pointers. He currently ranks eighth in the league in three-pointers made this season.
THE X-FACTOR:
Tobias Harris DET PF 18 PTS | 5 REB | 4 AST | 33.9 FPS
Harris made his return after missing almost three weeks with a sprained ankle. He was huge on offense, hitting 7-of-9 from the field to record his third game this season with at least 18 points. He also posted his best playmaking output of the season for the fourth time.
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Jaden Ivey DET SG 10 PTS | 2 AST | 1 STL | 16.2 FPS
Ivey made his season-debut and delivered on offense while also contributing in other areas. Last year, he averaged 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 30 games before getting injured.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE GAME:
Cole Anthony MIL PG 4 PTS | 3 REB | 2 AST |
Cole continues to struggle offensively, scoring 5 or fewer points in four-consecutive games and also averaging 4.5 turnovers in his last two games.
