Cade Cunningham put together the best game of his career Thursday night. The Detroit Pistons star scored 52 points and handed out 11 assists as Detroit outlasted the Washington Wizards 144-140 in double overtime.

It took everything he had. The Wizards twice forced extra time with shots in the final seconds.

Trae Young hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game to the first overtime. Rookie AJ Dybantsa then knocked down a midrange jumper with less than a second left to force a second one.

Cunningham takes over

Washington scored the first seven points of the first overtime and led 128-121. Cunningham brought Detroit back. He opened the second overtime with a 3-pointer and Anthony Davis fouled out soon after.

It was still a two-point game in the final minute. Cunningham scored from the baseline to make it 142-138 with 25.3 seconds left.

He finished 16 of 25 from the field and 17 of 18 at the free-throw line. His old career high was 46 points, also against Washington, just over a year ago.

A piece of history

Cunningham did not commit a single turnover. He is the first NBA player with 50 points, 10 assists and no turnovers since the league began tracking turnovers in the 1977-78 season.

Ausar Thompson added 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the first triple-double of his career. Daniss Jenkins scored 21 before fouling out.

Three 30-point scorers in a loss

Young scored 37 points with 14 assists for Washington, though he shot just 8 of 23. Davis and Alex Sarr scored 30 apiece. Sarr made all 10 of his shots in regulation and finished 12 of 14.

It was the first time the franchise had three 30-point scorers in a game since the Baltimore Bullets in 1969. Kyshawn George scored 14 before fouling out.

Detroit improved to 8-3 and plays at Miami on Saturday night. Washington has lost six straight and fell to 4-9. The Wizards host Houston on Sunday night.