Cade Cunningham Joins Elite NBA Company
Cade Cunningham delivered two remarkable fourth-quarter performances this week, joining a select group of players in NBA history. The Detroit Pistons guard recorded back-to-back fourth quarters with 19 or more points, a feat only matched twice in the past five seasons.
Historic Performances in November 2025
On November 3, Cunningham scored 33 points, including 19 in the final quarter, helping Detroit rally past Memphis. Just two days later, he added 31 points with another 19-point fourth quarter to secure a win against Utah.
Exclusive Player List
According to the NBA’s official stats, Cunningham is the third player to accomplish consecutive 19+ point fourth quarters recently, joining:
- Jamal Murray (February 17 and 19, 2021)
- Kyrie Irving (January 19 and 20, 2023)
"Cade Cunningham lit up the league this week with two unforgettable fourth-quarter performances that put him in rare company."
Emerging as a Top Closer
At just 24 years old, Cunningham is demonstrating the poise and confidence typical of a veteran closer. His late-game scoring prowess is becoming one of the most talked-about stories of the early NBA season.
"If he keeps this form, his name could soon be mentioned among the league’s best finishers."
Summary: Cade Cunningham's consecutive 19+ point fourth quarters place him in an elite group, highlighting his potential as one of the NBA's top closers early in his career.
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