LeBron James praises Cade Cunningham after Sixers beat Pistons, 112-106
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 6:06 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026

LeBron James highlighted Cade Cunningham as one of his favorite players after the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 112-106, on November 4 at Little Caesars Arena. Despite the loss, Cunningham recorded a strong performance with 26 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds. The game saw the Pistons rally from a 17-point deficit, but key plays down the stretch from Jaylen Brown secured the win for Philadelphia. James contributed significantly with 13 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, making NBA history by reaching 16,000 field goals. The Sixers improved to 8-1 and will face the Cleveland Cavaliers next, while the Pistons prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers.
- •76ers improve to 8-1 with win over Pistons.
- •Cade Cunningham scores 26 points in the loss.
- •LeBron James mentions Cunningham as one of his favorites.
- •Jaylen Brown seals game with crucial block.
- •Sixers next face the Cavaliers; Pistons play Lakers.
- 6:06 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James calls Pistons star Cade Cunningham one of his ‘favorite players’ alongside Luka Doncic
"LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers got the better of Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night , but the Sixers star still showed plenty of love to the Pistons’ franchise player. After the 112-106 win at Little Caesars Arena, James put Cunningham in the same category as his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Luka Doncic . “I […] The post LeBron James calls Pistons star Cade Cunningham one of his ‘favorite players’ alongside Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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