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Jenkins Shines as Pistons Extend Win Streak
26 Mar
Summary
- Pistons win four straight games without Cade Cunningham.
- Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points in a recent win.
- Atlanta Hawks are the league's hottest team with 13 of 14 wins.
The Detroit Pistons are demonstrating resilience, maintaining a four-game winning streak even without their All-Star guard, Cade Cunningham, who is out with a collapsed lung. In their most recent victory, Daniss Jenkins delivered a career-high 30 points, including crucial plays in the final seconds, a performance lauded by his coach. Jenkins, who started the season on a two-way contract, has proven his value and impact.
Detroit (52-19) is solidifying its position as the top seed in the Eastern Conference, holding a five-game lead with 11 games remaining. They have an opportunity to sweep their season series against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
The Atlanta Hawks (40-32) are currently the hottest team in the league, having won 13 of their last 14 games. Their recent dominant victory against the Memphis Grizzlies has positioned them to potentially avoid the play-in tournament. Key players like CJ McCollum and Nickeil Alexander-Walker are setting the tone for the team's offense.
