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: Officially good to go for Saturday
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Cunningham (knee) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks.
Cunningham sat out the Pistons' regular-season finale but, as expected, will suit up for the team's playoff opener. Cunningham tallied 36 points, eight assists, two rebounds, one steal and one block in 35 minutes during his most recent outing against New York.
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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.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Set to play Saturday
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Cunningham (calf) will start at shooting guard in Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Cunningham typically serves as the main facilitator for the Pistons, but he may share playmaking responsibilities with Dennis Schroder as he returns from a six-game absence due to a left calf contusion. Though Schroder will likely head back to the bench when Detroit is at full strength, he'll stick in the starting five alongside Cunningham while forward Tobias Harris (heel) is sidelined. Cunningham could be operating with a slight minutes restriction as he suits up for the first time since March 21.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Ruled out Wednesday
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Cunningham (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Cunningham will miss a fifth straight game for the Pistons while continuing to nurse a bruised left calf. Dennis Schroder will get the nod as the starter in the backcourt alongside Tim Hardaway in Oklahoma City.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Won't go Tuesday
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Cunningham (calf) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against San Antonio.
Cunningham will miss his second consecutive contest due to a left calf contusion. The star point guard's next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Cavaliers. Dennis Schroder is expected to draw the start at point guard once again, and Marcus Sasser will likely receive an uptick in playing time off the bench while Cunningham is out.
Cunningham registered 25 points (11-25 FG, 3-4 3Pt), 12 rebounds, 11 assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 victory over the Heat.
Cunningham was the hero for the Pistons on Wednesday, sinking the game-winning three-pointer over Bam Adebayo with the clock expiring in the fourth quarter. The star floor general also recorded his ninth triple-double of the season, although this was the first time he achieved this feat since the All-Star break. He's averaging 26.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game since the beginning of March.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Ejected from Saturday's game
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Cunningham was ejected late in the third quarter of Saturday's game against the Thunder after being assessed two technical fouls, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Cunningham was assessed two technical fouls in quick succession near the end of the third quarter while arguing over a foul call. His night will end with 11 points (5-18 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine assists and seven rebounds over 29 minutes. Dennis Schroder and Malik Beasley will play more prominent roles in the fourth quarter due to Cunningham's ejection.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Nears 40 points in double-double
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Cunningham contributed 38 points (9-25 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 20-21 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals in 38 minutes during Thursday's 129-125 loss to the Wizards.
Cunningham struggled from three in Thursday's contest, but dominated from the free throw line en route to a near 40-point performance in a double-double showcase. Cunningham, who also handed out a team-high assist total, has recorded at least 38 points and 10 dimes in two outings this season.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Does it all again in balanced game
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Cunningham posted 32 points (9-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 10-12 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and three steals over 36 minutes in Monday's 106-97 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Cunningham once again led the way for Detroit in Monday's contest, pacing all players in scoring, threes made and assists while finishing second among Pistons in rebounds and steals in an all-around performance. Cunningham has been strong all season long but has been red-hot of late, tallying at least 30 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in two straight outings.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Balanced effort in double-double
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Cunningham closed Sunday's 148-143 win over Atlanta with 38 points (14-24 FG, 7-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, 12 assists, three blocks and one steal over 38 minutes.
Cunningham did it all for Detroit in a high-scoring battle Sunday, pacing the Pistons in scoring, threes made and assists while also leading all players in rebounds and blocks in a balanced effort. Cunningham set a new season high in threes made while posting his seventh outing of the year with 35 or more points. The first-time All-Star has tallied at least 10 assists in three of his last five appearances.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Double-double in Friday's win
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Cunningham closed with 25 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, 12 assists and two steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 125-110 win over the Spurs.
The double-double was Cunningham's 24th of the season, and he continued a strong offensive run that has seen him score at least 20 points in 17 of his last 18 appearances -- and the one game he fell short, he delivered 19 points as part of a triple-double. The fourth-year guard is struggling with turnovers, committing seven Friday and averaging a career-worst 4.4 a contest on the season, the third-highest mark in the league behind Trae Young (4.8) and James Harden (4.5). Otherwise, Cunningham is having a breakout campaign, and during that 18-game stretch, he's averaging 27.9 points, 9.7 assists, 5.6 boards, 1.8 threes and 1.1 steals.
