Cade Cunningham finished with 52 points and 11 assists as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Washington Wizards 144-140 in double overtime on Thursday night.

Cunningham, who also finished with no turnovers, said it was the best game of his NBA career.

"It was the best I've ever done it in my NBA career for sure," Cunningham said.

The Pistons guard was the first player since 1978 to have at least 50 points and 10 assists with zero turnovers. He was also the fifth player since 1977 to have a 50-point double-double with no turnovers.

It was also the fourth-highest scoring total in a game for the Pistons in franchise history.

Cunningham only had 22 points after the third quarter before getting 18 points in the fourth.

"He led us through the fourth quarter and overtimes," said Ausar Thompson. "He did what he does. One person can't just guard him."

Thompson finished the game with 17 points, 11 assists, and 11 rebounds.

Trae Young scored 37 points in the loss. Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr each had 30 points. It was the first time since 1969 that the Wizards had three players score 30 points in the same game.