Jalen Duren after his best performance of the postseason in Game 6 (15pts, 11reb):
“I’ve always understood the moment, I think I was just maybe overthinking the moment.”
“There’s been some ups, there’s been some downs, but I’m just trying to stay consistent, stay level-headed.”
Cade Cunningham in win-or-go home games in his young career:
31.2 PPG
7.2 APG
6.0 RPG
2.0 STL
1.0 BLK
40.0% 3PT
+10 average +/-
The only player in NBA history to average 30+ PPG on 40.0% from three in elimination games (min. 5 GP)
Complete list of players to average 30/5/7 over a 10-game Playoff span before age 25:
- Oscar Robertson (1963)
- LeBron James (2009)
- Luka Doncic (2021)
- Cade Cunningham (2026)
JB Bickerstaff on Cade Cunningham:
"He's not a one-dimensional or one-way player. I think he's one of the top 10 two-way players in our league ... His willingness to take on challenges and defend multiple positions, other team's superstars. He runs from nothing."