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Thunder's SGA, Wembanyama, and Doncic Lead 2025-26 All-NBA Teams
basketball1 day ago

Thunder's SGA, Wembanyama, and Doncic Lead 2025-26 All-NBA Teams

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlines the 2025-26 All-NBA selections with Nikola Jokić, Victor Wembanyama, Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham on the First Team; Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant and Jalen Brunson are on the Second Team; Jalen Duren, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson, Tyrese Maxey and Jamal Murray compose the Third Team. Durant adds to his historic All-NBA résumé, while Dončić and Cunningham were granted eligibility under the NBA/NBA PA extraordinary circumstances provision after initially missing the 65-game threshold.

via Bleacher Report|
#basketball#cade-cunningham#luka-doncic
Pistons' season ends in sobering fashion as playoff run falters
sports7 days ago

Pistons' season ends in sobering fashion as playoff run falters

Detroit’s season concludes with a 125-94 Game 7 loss to Cleveland, exposing offensive gaps despite a 60-win regular season. Cade Cunningham carried a heavy playoff load while Jalen Duren underperformed and enters restricted free agency; Ausar Thompson is set for extension talks as Detroit confirms its plan to keep coach J.B. Bickerstaff and rebuild around Cunningham, Duren and Thompson in a pivotal offseason and draft.

via The New York Times|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#jalen-duren
Pistons Offseason Roadmap: Balancing Cade Cunningham’s Rise with a Sharper Supporting Cast
sports8 days ago

Pistons Offseason Roadmap: Balancing Cade Cunningham’s Rise with a Sharper Supporting Cast

The Pistons rode a surprising regular season to a first playoff series win but were swept in seven by Cleveland, exposing a need for more shooting and playmaking around Cade Cunningham. The big question is how to handle Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency without undermining the core, while adding perimeter firepower through free agency or trades using LeVert’s expiring deal and Detroit’s ample cap space and draft capital. With Ausar Thompson delivering elite defense but limited offense, Detroit must decide on retaining Tobias Harris and Javonte Green or moving on, and use their draft assets (including a 2026 No. 21 pick via a swap) to land a reliable second creator to complement Cunningham.

via Sports Illustrated|
#ausar-thompson#cade-cunningham#detroit-pistons
Game 7 Showdown: Cavs and Pistons Fight for East Finals
sports9 days ago

Game 7 Showdown: Cavs and Pistons Fight for East Finals

Cleveland and Detroit meet in a decisive Game 7 to decide who reaches the East Finals, led by Cade Cunningham and Donovan Mitchell with James Harden in the mix; Cade’s energy after a long playoff grind and key contributions from unsung heroes Jarrett Allen, Max Strus and Daniss Jenkins could swing the outcome as the winner faces the Knicks on a tight turnaround at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video.

via NBA|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#game-7
Pistons’ rugged defense, Cunningham surge force Game 7
sports10 days ago

Pistons’ rugged defense, Cunningham surge force Game 7

Detroit overwhelmed Cleveland with relentless defense and a Cade Cunningham-led attack, beating the Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7. The Pistons controlled the paint (48-29) and forced 18 Cavs turnovers, while bench scoring (48 points) and 17 points from Paul Reed helped spark the win. Cunningham had 21 points and eight assists, with Jalen Duren adding 15 points and 11 rebounds as Detroit leaned on its depth to even the series heading into a decisive seventh game.

via NBC Sports|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#jalen-duren
Pistons seize 2-0 series lead with lockdown defense and scorching 3s
sports18 days ago

Pistons seize 2-0 series lead with lockdown defense and scorching 3s

The Detroit Pistons built a 2-0 series cushion by smothering the Cavaliers on the perimeter and raining in threes, led by Cade Cunningham's 25 points and 10 assists and Tobias Harris's 21 points. Detroit shot 14 of 28 from deep, with Duncan Robinson adding 17 on five 3-pointers, while Cleveland shot just 22% from long range and struggled to find consistent scoring beyond Donovan Mitchell's 31. James Harden shot 3-for-13 for 10 points as the Cavs couldn’t defend the arc; the series moves to Cleveland for Game 3 with Detroit in control.

via nytimes.com|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#nba-playoffs
Cade Cunningham fuels Pistons past Cavaliers, takes 2-0 series lead in Game 2
sports18 days ago

Cade Cunningham fuels Pistons past Cavaliers, takes 2-0 series lead in Game 2

Detroit defeated Cleveland 107-97 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead. Cade Cunningham (25 points, 10 assists) and Tobias Harris (21) led a late surge after Donovan Mitchell’s 31 for the Cavs, as Detroit’s defense clamped down and held on after a Cavaliers push. The Pistons’ role players contributed key baskets, and the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3.

via Detroit Free Press|
#cade-cunningham#cavaliers#game-2
Cade Cunningham fuels Pistons to 2-0 series lead over Cavaliers
basketball18 days ago

Cade Cunningham fuels Pistons to 2-0 series lead over Cavaliers

Detroit topped Cleveland 107-97 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Little Caesars Arena to take a 2-0 lead. Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Donovan Mitchell scored 31 for the Cavs, and Detroit connected on 50% of its 3-pointers (14-for-28) while Cleveland went 0-for-11 from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter, fueling Cleveland’s road playoff woes. The Pistons’ win in Detroit gives them control of the series heading into Game 3 in Cleveland on Saturday.

via CBS Sports|
#basketball#cade-cunningham#cavaliers
Cavs Aim to Contain Cade Cunningham in Game 1 vs Pistons
nba21 days ago

Cavs Aim to Contain Cade Cunningham in Game 1 vs Pistons

Cleveland faces a strong Pistons defense in Game 1 and plans to reestablish the pick-and-roll to exploit Detroit's drop coverage, attack weaker links and mismatches, knock down three-pointers, win the possession game by controlling rebounds and limiting turnovers, and have Dean Wade guard Cunningham with help from the rest of the defense—Cunningham's performance remains the deciding factor of the series.

via Fear The Sword|
#cade-cunningham#cleveland-cavaliers#detroit-pistons
Cavs Unveil 3-Step Game Plan to Outsmart Pistons in Round 2
sports21 days ago

Cavs Unveil 3-Step Game Plan to Outsmart Pistons in Round 2

The Cavaliers’ blueprint to beat Detroit in round two focuses on three strategies: (1) shrink the floor to disrupt Detroit’s limited three-point shooting and force mid-range/drive opportunities; (2) put Cunningham under heavy pressure and rely on Cleveland’s defense to wear him down while limiting Detroit’s other scorers; and (3) seek advantageous mismatches by leveraging the Cavs’ length and switching ability to neutralize Pistons’ wings and expose their weaker shooters. The plan hinges on containing Cunningham, exploiting Detroit’s outside shooting weaknesses, and using Cleveland’s disruptive defense to control the series tempo.

via Fear The Sword|
#basketball-strategy#cade-cunningham#cleveland-cavaliers
Pistons Ready to Force Game 7 in Orlando After Cade's 45-Point Night
sports24 days ago

Pistons Ready to Force Game 7 in Orlando After Cade's 45-Point Night

The Pistons head to Orlando needing a win to force a Game 7 after Cade Cunningham erupted for 45 points in Game 5; Franz Wagner remains out for the Magic and Tobias Harris is questionable for Detroit, prompting possible lineup tweaks (including Isaiah Stewart at the 4) to slow Paolo Banchero, whose hot scoring carried Orlando in Game 5 as Ausar Thompson provided tempo and ball-handling to boost Detroit ahead of Friday's pivotal Game 6.

via Detroit Bad Boys|
#cade-cunningham#franz-wagner#orlando-magic