Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Flirts with another triple-double
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Cunningham accumulated 18 points (9-22 FG, 0-4 3Pt), eight rebounds, eight assists and one block across 35 minutes during Thursday's 123-99 loss to the Celtics.
After posting a huge triple-double at Madison Square Garden in Saturday's win over the Knicks, Cunningham flirted with another one Thursday against Boston but failed to hit a three-pointer for the first time since a Nov. 6 loss to Charlotte. The former No. 1 overall pick has been piling up the counting stats over the past month, averaging 23.3 points, 10.4 assists, 7.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 2.8 three-pointers while shooting 40.3 percent from deep over his last nine outings. Cunningham will aim to get going from three-point land again in a tough matchup Monday against the Heat, a team that ranks seventh in the league in points per game allowed (109.0).
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Hits for team-high 23 in return
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Cunningham finished Tuesday's 128-107 loss to the Bucks with 23 points (9-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one steal over 33 minutes.
A hip issue had cost Cunningham four of the prior five games, but the fourth-year guard looked healthy Tuesday as he led the Pistons in scoring. The 23-year-old has drained multiple threes in nine straight appearances dating back to Nov. 10, averaging 24.2 points, 9.6 assists, 6.9 boards, 2.9 threes, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks over that stretch while shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Available Tuesday vs. Milwaukee
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Cunningham (hip) is not on the NBA injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against the Bucks.
Cunningham has been sidelined for four of the Pistons' last five games due to a hip injury, but it appears he'll be good to go for Tuesday's NBA Cup contest. The No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft averaged 22.7 points, 9.6 assists and 7.8 rebounds over 35.9 minutes per game across 13 outings in November.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Late scratch Saturday vs. Sixers
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Cunningham (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Cunningham made his return Friday against the Pacers after missing the previous three games due to a hip issue. He was initially slated to start on the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday, but he was scratched from the lineup and has been replaced by Malik Beasley in the starting five. Cunningham's next chance to play will come in Tuesday's NBA Cup game against the Bucks.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Will play against Indiana
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Cunningham (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers.
The Pistons will get a huge boost for this matchup against the Pacers since both Cunningham and Tobias Harris (hip) will suit up for this NBA Cup contest. Cunningham, who will return after a three-game absence, should be inserted into the starting lineup right away and handle his regular workload in the backcourt. He's averaging 23.5 points, 8.9 assists and 7.2 rebounds per game this season.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Goes through shootaround
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Cunningham (hip) participated in shootaround ahead of Friday's game versus the Pacers, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.
Cunningham is officially listed as questionable Friday after missing Detroit's last three contests due to a left sacroiliac joint sprain. However, Cunningham's participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against Indiana.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Questionable for Friday
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Cunningham (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Cunningham has missed three straight games but has a chance to return Friday. He's previously been listed as doubtful before ultimately being ruled out, so this questionable tag is a step in the right direction. Before he was sidelined, Cunningham posted at least a double-double in eight of his past 10 games, averaging 23.0 points, 10.3 assists, 8.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 36.7 minutes per game.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Won't play against Orlando
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Cunningham (hip) is out for Saturday's game versus the Magic.
Cunningham will miss Saturday's contest due to a sacroiliac joint sprain in his left hip he suffered against Charlotte. In his absence, Marcus Sasser, Wendell Moore and Malik Beasley are all candidates to receive increased playing time. Cunningham's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Toronto.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Logs sixth triple-double of career
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Cunningham finished Sunday's 124-104 win over the Wizards with 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 assists, 10 rebounds, five steals and one block over 31 minutes.
Cunningham did a little bit of everything for the Pistons on Sunday. Not only did he register a career-high steal tally, but he also logged the sixth triple-double his NBA career and the fourth of the 2024-25 regular season. Cunningham has raised his game to another level in his fourth NBA season, and he's averaged 21.8 points, 9.4 assists and 8.2 rebounds over 36.1 minutes per game thus far in November.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Scores 15 points Friday
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Cunningham supplied 15 points (6-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 99-95 win over the Raptors.
Cunningham was one of two Detroit players who reached the 15-point plateau in this low-scoring affair, though he did it amid a woeful shooting display that saw him attempt 21 shots. The star floor general couldn't build off the season-high 35-point output he delivered in the loss to the Bucks on Wednesday and saw his streak of games with at least 20 points snapped at five. Despite the shooting woes, Cunningham should remain Detroit's go-to player on offense. He's averaging 21.9 points, 9.3 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game since the beginning of November.
Cunningham ended with 35 points (13-34 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, 11 assists, three blocks and two steals across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 127-120 overtime loss to the Bucks.
Despite nailing five triples and scoring a season-high 35 points, Cunningham shot just 38.2 percent from the field in Wednesday's overtime loss. The 23-year-old guard has become one of the league's best passers and shot blockers for a guard, averaging 8.5 assists and 1.1 swats through his first 13 appearances. However, turnovers continue to be a problem, as Cunningham is averaging 5.0 giveaways over that span.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Near triple-double
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Cunningham closed with 26 points (10-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and one block in 36 minutes during Sunday's 101-99 loss to the Rockets.
Despite Cunningham's best efforts, the Pistons dropped to 4-7 on the season. He's enjoying a breakout season so far, as the point forward has produced averages of 23.1 points, 8.3 assists, 7.3 rebounds and 1.9 three-pointers in 36.1 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Posts third straight triple-double
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Cunningham notched 22 points (8-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, 13 assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 122-121 win over the Hawks.
Cunningham continued his incredibly hot start to November by drilling the game-winning shot and securing his third triple-double in as many appearances. His scoring production has taken a slight hit during this impressive stretch, though he still reached or came close to the 20-point threshold during all three triple-doubles. Cunningham is averaging 20.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 9.0 assists over his last five games.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Leads Detroit with 22 points
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Cunningham racked up 22 points (10-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, six assists and one block in 32 minutes during Friday's 128-98 loss to the Knicks.
Cunningham was the lone offensive bright spot for the Pistons on Friday in a game during which Detroit scored just 13 points in the first quarter. Cunningham has logged at least 21 points and six assists across all six regular-season games so far, and he leads the Pistons in both of those statistical categories.
Cunningham recorded 21 points (9-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT). six rebounds, 10 assists, a steal and four blocks across 41 minutes in Saturday's 124-118 loss to the Celtics.
Cunningham did everything he could to pull the upset against the reigning champions, but the Pistons came up short even though they fought until the final stages of the fourth quarter. Cunningham wasn't at his best in terms of efficiency, but that won't matter much if he's able to deliver the kind of two-way play he's been putting up to start the campaign. Through three appearances, Cunningham is averaging 27.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Goes for 28 points in season opener
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Cunningham totaled 28 points (10-23 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 115-109 loss to the Pacers.
The Pistons competed hard in this season opener, and although they came up short and had to settle with the loss, Cunningham delivered an impressive outing both as a scorer and playmaker. If he stays healthy, Cunningham could be in line to improve his 2023-24 season numbers, when he averaged 22.7 points and 7.5 assists per game across 62 regular-season contests.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Poor shooting in preseason win
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Cunningham delivered 13 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block across 25 minutes in Sunday's 120-87 preseason win over the Bucks.
Jaden Ivey led the way for the Pistons with a 22-point effort, and while Cunningham struggled from the field, he was the only other starter who reached double-digit points. Cunningham's role as the team's go-to scorer and undisputed star is not under any risk, so the star floor general is simply ramping up to get ready before the regular-season opener against the Pacers on Oct. 23.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Downgraded to out
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Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
As expected, Cunningham has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss the regular-season finale. The third-year guard rebounded from a lost 2022-23 campaign and averaged career highs in points (22.7) and assists (7.5) per game this season. The Pistons' season was disappointing, but Cunningham was a bright spot and figures to be a key part of Detroit's future.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Questionable for Thursday
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Cunningham (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against Chicago.
Cunningham has missed the last four games due to his knee injury, and it's unclear whether the Pistons will elect to bring him back over their final few regular-season games since they're out of the playoff picture. If Cunningham remains out against the Bulls, Marcus Sasser will likely continue to handle a starting role.
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Pistons' Cade Cunningham: Won't play Tuesday
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Cunningham (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, James L. Edwards III of The Athletic reports.
Cunningham will miss a fourth straight game, allowing Marcus Sasser to remain in the starting lineup. Cunningham has three more chances to suit up this season, but with Detroit out of the playoff picture, we may have seen the last of the point guard in 2023-24.
