Mavericks Edge Pistons 116-114 in Overtime

In a thrilling overtime battle at American Airlines Center, the Detroit Pistons fell 116-114 to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, snapping their four-game winning streak. The top-seeded Eastern Conference team, now 21-6, mounted a dramatic comeback from an 18-point deficit but could not hold off the Mavericks' late surge, dropping a heartbreaker in the extra period.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with a near triple-double, scoring 29 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing nine assists. Despite his efforts, including a strong fourth quarter that forced overtime, Cunningham went just 2-for-7 from the field in the extra session. For Dallas, now 11-17 and climbing to 10th in the Western Conference, rookie sensation Cooper Flagg delivered 23 points, including clutch shots down the stretch that sealed the victory. Veteran center Anthony Davis added key contributions with put-backs and fast-break finishes, while the Mavericks capitalized on their edge in free throws, attempting 16 more than Detroit.

The game was marked by physical play and controversy. Early on, Ausar Thompson energized the Pistons with drives and rebounds, helping them build a lead in the paint alongside...