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Cade Cunningham Joins Elite NBA Company

Cade Cunningham made NBA history with consecutive fourth quarters scoring 19 or more points, joining Jamal Murray and Kyrie Irving as the only players to achieve this in the last five seasons.

Historic Performances in Fourth Quarters

The Detroit Pistons guard showcased his scoring prowess with two remarkable games in early November 2025. On November 3, Cunningham scored 33 points, including 19 in the final quarter, leading Detroit to a comeback victory against Memphis. Just two days later, he followed with 31 points and another 19-point effort in the fourth quarter to secure a win over Utah.

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According to the NBA’s official stats, only Jamal Murray (February 17 and 19, 2021) and Kyrie Irving (January 19 and 20, 2023) have achieved back-to-back fourth quarters with 19+ points before Cunningham.

The NBA’s official stats account on X confirmed the feat.
Rising Star at 24

At just 24 years old, Cunningham is displaying the composure and confidence of a veteran closer. His clutch performances are among the standout stories early in the NBA season, suggesting he could soon be recognized as one of the league's top finishers.

Author's summary: Cade Cunningham’s back-to-back 19+ point fourth quarters highlight his emerging status as a confident NBA closer at only 24 years old.

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SportsRation SportsRation — 2025-11-06

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