The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Detroit Pistons 117-102 on Friday night, falling for the first time on this extended road trip. They have some tough games ahead and likely could've used a win here, but Cade Cunningham made sure that didn't happen, dropping 40 points to match his season-high.

The healthy players on the Dallas Mavericks roster know they have to ramp up their production until their injured teammates return.

Pistons Top Performers Cade Cunningham – 40 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 3PM Tied a season-high for points Jalen Duren – 16 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists Mavericks Top Performers Kyrie Irving – 28 points,