Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Huge double-double in win
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Cunningham racked up 21 points (7-16 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, 18 assists and three steals over 37 minutes during Saturday's 122-110 victory over the Mavericks in Mexico City.
The fifth-year guard recorded his second straight double-double and third in six games to begin the campaign, while the 18 assists were his highest total since he produced a triple-double (20 points, 11 boards, 18 assists) against the Heat on Dec. 16 last season. Cunningham has had a little trouble getting his shot to fall so far, but he's still averaging 22.0 points, 9.8 assists, 5.7 rebounds, 1.7 threes, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in 35.5 minutes a contest.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Powers Pistons to victory
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Cunningham registered 30 points (12-24 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists, three steals and three blocks in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 135-116 win over Orlando.
Cunningham was unable to get his shot to fall from beyond the arc, but it didn't stop him from reaching the 30-point threshold and leading Detroit in points, assists, steals and blocks. This was a strong all-around performance from the 24-year-old, who had been held to 12 points and four assists in his last matchup Monday against the Cavs.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Cleared to play Monday
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Cunningham (face/hip) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Cunningham held a probable tag with a pair of injuries but, as expected, will take the floor Monday. The star guard has been productive to start the season, averaging 23.0 points, 9.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds across the Pistons' first three regular-season games.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Leading scorer for Detroit in win
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Cunningham accumulated a team-high 25 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one block over 38 minutes during Sunday's 119-113 victory over the Celtics.
Cunningham has one double-double and two near misses through three games to begin the season, and he's scored more than 20 points in all three, with Sunday's 25 being his best total yet. The first overall pick in the 2021 Draft is coming off a career-best 2024-25 campaign, but Cunningham may not have reached his ceiling yet, and his supporting cast with the Pistons continues to improve.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Double-doubles in loss
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Cunningham recorded 23 points (8-24 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-10 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 34 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 115-111 loss to the Bulls.
Cunningham didn't have the most efficient night, but the usage was certainly encouraging. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said before the season that he had no interest in reducing Cunningham's sky-high usage rate, and there is even more on his plate offensively in the absence of Jaden Ivey (knee).
Cunningham totaled 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, 12 assists, two steals and one block in 24 minutes during Thursday's 119-98 preseason win over the Wizards.
Cunningham had one final tune-up opportunity Thursday in Detroit's preseason finale, and he showed that he's eager for the regular season to begin. He posted an efficient shooting line and dominated as a distributor by dishing out a game-high 12 assists. Cunningham will have nearly one week off before opening the 2025-26 campaign in Chicago on Wednesday.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Will play Thursday
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Cunningham (rest) is good to go for Thursday's preseason finale against the Wizards, Keith Langlois of the Pistons' official site reports.
Cunningham received a rest day Tuesday, but he'll be back to close out the preseason action Thursday evening. He could lead the league in assists this season, making him an enticing early-round target on draft day.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Not expected to play Tuesday
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Cunningham (rest) is out of the starting lineup and isn't expected to play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
The star guard and Jaden Ivey are both expected to sit out the team's penultimate preseason matchup. Cunningham's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Wizards.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Drops 26 points in preseason loss
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Cunningham totaled 26 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals over 19 minutes during Thursday's 117-111 preseason loss to Milwaukee.
Cunningham didn't reach the 20-minute mark but still managed to put up a game-high 26 points by posting a polished shooting line. He also put together a strong effort across the board, leading his squad in both assists and steals. It's clear the star guard is ready for the regular season after tallying 20 or more points in each of his first two preseason matchups.
Cunningham accumulated 20 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds and two steals in 19 minutes during Monday's 128-112 preseason win over the Grizzlies.
Despite a slow start, Cunningham came alive in the second quarter before being rested for the second half. The Pistons overcame the fast-starting Grizzlies, taking control of the game on the back of some inspired play by Cunningham. Coming off a statement campaign during the 2024-25 season, Cunningham will be looking to take Detroit to another level. He will undoubtedly be the head of the snake and looks set for another standout season.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Season ends in Game 6 loss
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Cunningham racked up 23 points (9-22 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, three steals and one block in 44 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to New York in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cunningham led the Pistons in points, rebounds and steals, albeit in a losing effort. The star point guard averaged 25.0 points, 8.7 assists, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks across 41.3 minutes per contest in six first-round games during his playoff debut. However, he shot only 42.6 percent from the field and 17.9 percent from downtown. Cunningham earned All-Star honors for the first time in his career during the 2024-25 campaign, finishing with averages of 26.1 points, 9.1 assists, 6.1 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks across 35.0 minutes per game in 70 regular-season appearances.
Cunningham supplied 24 points (6-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 106-103 win over the Knicks in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cunningham put together another strong performance, helping the Pistons to an impressive road victory. Detroit has now won two of the three games in New York, yet has failed to secure a victory at home. Game 6 will be on Thursday in Detroit, where Cunningham will once again be leading the charge in the hopes of forcing a Game 7.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Triple-double in Game 4
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Cunningham amassed 25 points (11-23 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and four blocks over 42 minutes during Sunday's 94-93 loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cunningham recorded his first playoff triple-double Sunday and joined Isiah Thomas as the only players in franchise history to log a triple-double in the postseason. Cunningham scored 12 of his 25 points in the third quarter to help Detroit win the quarter, 28-14, but the franchise point guard coughed up the ball three times in the final frame and missed the go-ahead jumper with 7.1 seconds left to play. Cunningham is averaging 25.8 points, 9.0 assists, 8.8 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.5 blocks over 41.6 minutes per game this series.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Stuffs stat sheet in defeat
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Cunningham ended Thursday's 118-116 loss to New York in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 24 points (10-25 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 assists, seven rebounds, four steals and two blocks across 42 minutes.
Cunningham led the Pistons in scoring while racking up game-high marks in steals and assists, albeit in a losing effort. The star point guard stuffed the stat sheet on both ends of the floor, recording at least four steals and two blocks for the first time in the 2024-25 campaign. However, it wasn't enough, as the Pistons now face a 2-1 series deficit. Cunningham is averaging 26.0 points, 8.7 assists, 8.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals across 41.0 minutes per game during the first round.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Leads way with double-double in win
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Cunningham chipped in 33 points (11-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 42 minutes during Monday's 100-94 win over the Knicks in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cunningham did a little bit of everything in Monday's first-round contest, leading all Pistons in scoring while swiping a team-high-tying pair of steals and finishing second on the team in rebounds in a 33-point double-double. Cunningham has recorded a double-double in both contests against New York, posting a point-assist double-double in Game 1 and a point-rebound double-double in Game 2.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Double-double in Game 1
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Cunningham provided 21 points (8-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds and 12 assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 123-112 loss to New York in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Cunningham made his playoff debut Saturday, leading both teams in assists while finishing second on the Pistons in scoring behind Tobias Harris (25). Cunningham wasn't very efficient from the field, especially from three-point range, and he was responsible for six of the Pistons' 21 total turnovers, which resulted in 25 points for the Knicks. Cunningham is coming off a career year, but he'll look to take it up a level in Game 2 against New York on Monday.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Expected to play Game 1
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Cunningham (knee) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Cunningham is coming off an incredible regular season with the Pistons, as he had the best campaign of his NBA career thus far. The rising star averaged career-high numbers across the board with 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 9.1 assists, shooting 46.9 percent from the floor and 35.6 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Downgraded to out Sunday
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Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Cunningham was initially listed as probable for the regular-season finale, but he's been downgraded to out right before tipoff. His status for the first-round matchup against the Knicks remains to be seen, but his absence is a bit concerning since he recently missed a six-game stretch due to a calf issue. Marcus Sasser will start at point guard Sunday.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Probable to play Thursday
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Cunningham is probable to play Thursday against the Knicks due to a left knee patellar tendinopathy.
The star floor general is dealing with a knee injury, but the fact that he's been listed as probable suggests he should be able to suit up and handle his regular workload. Cunningham is averaging a career-high 25.9 points per game this season.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Drops 25 points in return
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Cunningham (calf) logged 25 points (9-24 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one block across 28 minutes in Saturday's 109-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
Cunningham returned to the court after missing the previous six games due to a left calf contusion. Though the game was closely contested throughout, Cunningham played well below his season-long average of 35.1 minutes per game, so the Pistons seemed to be deliberately easing him back in. He also finished with five fewer assists than his season-long average, as Cunningham shared playmaking responsibilities out of the backcourt with Dennis Schroder, who remained in the starting five due to the absence of Tobias Harris (heel). Cunningham should see his minutes restriction loosen up a bit in the Pistons' next game Monday versus the Kings.
