By Janina Nuno Rios

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Two of the last five number one draft picks will share the spotlight on Saturday when Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham and Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg take the floor at Arena CDMX in the 2025 NBA Mexico City Game.

Both teams arrive at a pivotal early-season moment, as Detroit has shown signs of life and cohesion, with Cunningham fresh off a stellar performance of 30 points, 10 assists and no turnovers in a comeback win against Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

Having shaken off early-season pressure to move to a 3–2 record, the Pistons will look for a win that could lift them from sixth place in the Eastern Conference.

“It’s going to be a highly competitive game it’s going to be a dog fight,” Cunningham told reporters on Friday.

“They

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