Cunningham, Duren and Harris lead East-best Pistons to 136-127 win over Kings
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) ,right, dribbles past Sacramento Kings guard Demar Derozan (10) ,left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. Credit: AP/Justine Willard
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Cade Cunningham had 23 points and 14 assists, Jalen Duren had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Sacramento Kings 136-127 on Tuesday night.
Tobias Harris scored 24 points for the Pistons, who have won nine of 11.
Duren's double-double was his fourth straight and 17th of the season. Ausar Thompson had 19 points for Detroit, and Isaiah Stewart added 16 points off the bench.
DeMar DeRozan scored 37 points and Russell Westbrook had 27 for the Kings, who have lost 10 of 12.
Westbrook had four assists to reach 10,140 for his career, one short of Magic Johnson for seventh in NBA history.
The Pistons, who lead the NBA in points in the paint at 58.1 per game, had 70 points inside to the Kings' 48.
Detroit led 75-58 at halftime and 115-97 after three quarters. Sacramento closed within eight in the final period but got no closer.
Detroit Pistons guard Caris Levert (8) goes for a layup during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings, Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. Credit: AP/Justine Willard
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Pistons: At Utah on Friday.
Kings: Host Dallas on Saturday.
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