Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won NBA MVP last year and led a star-laden Thunder team to its first title in Oklahoma City. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the star tandem in Denver, while Luka Doncic has LeBron James and Austin Reaves by his side on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Per NBA.com, Cunningham’s 183 points as the pick-and-roll ball handler are third in the association to only NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell. Duren’s 68 points as the pick-and-roll roll man trails only Nikola Vučević and DeAndre Ayton. Duren is tied with three-time MVP Nikola Jokić for the third spot.

Cunningham hosted "A Cade Christmas" in Detroit, providing holiday support, including a fully catered meal, brand new bicycles for every child, free gift-wrapping stations, along with grocery and gas cards for parents.

Cade Cunningham’s scoring surge highlights today’s top NBA player props, with analysts eyeing his efficiency and usage for another big night.

"I think we're the best team in the league, and we're going to continue to show it," Jalen Duren said after Friday's victory over the Hawks.

Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons thumped the Atlanta Hawks 142-115 Friday (Saturday in Manila) to extend their lead on top of the NBA Eastern Conference. Shrugging off disappointment at missing the ongoing NBA Cup’s knockout rounds,

Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren are the biggest reasons the Detroit Pistons sit atop the Eastern Conference with a 19-5 record.