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Pistons Hold On to Beat Rockets, Bickerstaff Earns 300th Career Win
25 Oct
Summary
- Cade Cunningham's clutch free throws seal Pistons' win
- Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff reaches 300 career wins
- Kevin Durant scores 37 points for Rockets in losing effort
On October 25, 2025, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Houston Rockets 115-111 in a close-fought NBA matchup. Cade Cunningham led the way for the Pistons, scoring 21 points and making two free throws with just 5.5 seconds remaining to seal the victory.
The game also marked a significant milestone for Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, who earned his 300th career win. This achievement makes Bickerstaff and his father, Bernie Bickerstaff, the first father-son duo in NBA history to each reach 300 career wins.
Despite the Rockets' efforts, led by Kevin Durant's 37-point performance, the Pistons were able to hold on for the win. The game remained close throughout, with the Rockets cutting the Pistons' lead to just two points in the final minutes. However, Cunningham's clutch free throws and a key block by Paul Reed in the closing seconds secured the victory for Detroit.
The win was the Pistons' first of the young NBA season, after they had lost their opener to the Chicago Bulls. Meanwhile, the Rockets suffered their second consecutive defeat to start the season.
