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Cade Cunningham returned from a collapsed lung with 13 points and 10 assists in 26 minutes, helping the Pistons to a 137-111 win over the Bucks. Detroit clinched the East’s No. 1 seed and the Central Division, but Cunningham’s 64-game total may fall short of the NBA’s 65-game threshold for seasonal awards, potentially affecting his All-NBA chances.
Detroit Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 at Little Caesars Arena, with Cade Cunningham returning from injury to post 13 points and 10 assists in a home-finale win. Jalen Duren added 21 points and 9 rebounds, and Bucks reserve Jericho Sims notched a triple-double (11 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) in the loss as Detroit pulled away in the 2nd and 3rd quarters to improve to 58-22, while Milwaukee dropped to 31-49 with two games left.
Cade Cunningham’s injury threatens his postseason-awards eligibility due to the NBA’s 65-game threshold, prompting the NBPA to demand abolishing or reforming the rule to account for legitimate injuries. The rule aimed to curb load management and influence contract bonuses, and the NBA offseason is expected to discuss adjusting it as other stars near the threshold; several players have trended at risk of missing or meeting the cutoff depending on games played.
The NBPA has urged abolishing or reforming the NBA’s 65-game threshold for season-long awards, arguing the rule is arbitrary and hurtful after Cade Cunningham played 61 games before a collapsed lung; there is a separate exception for season-ending injuries if a player has already appeared in 62 games, but Cunningham doesn’t qualify. With other top contenders near the cutoff, the union says the rule should be changed or an injury exception created, a process that would require agreement from both NBA owners and players, and could be addressed by Commissioner Adam Silver at the Board of Governors meeting.
Cade Cunningham suffered a collapsed lung after a rib collision, forcing him home and delaying his return as he is reevaluated in two weeks. Because MVP eligibility hinges on playing a minimum number of games (with a minutes component), his absence could push him off the ballot despite Detroit's strong season, especially with only about six regular-season games left and a looming playoff push.
Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung and will miss an extended period (roughly 3–8 weeks) per Shams Charania, threatening Detroit’s bid for a deep playoff run. Cunningham has averaged about 24.5 points, 10 assists and 5.6 rebounds, and the Pistons entered the season with the East’s best record; the playoffs begin in mid-April as the team navigates his absence.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has a collapsed left lung and will be reevaluated in two weeks. Doctors say it’s likely a mild pneumothorax for a healthy young athlete, typically treated as an outpatient with healing often occurring on its own. A chest tube is only needed in more severe cases. If recovery goes as hoped, he could miss roughly nine games, keeping playoff hopes alive while the timeline remains uncertain.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a left pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and will miss extended time, with re-evaluation in two weeks and cautious optimism for a playoff return; his absence could sap Detroit’s high-powered offense, though the team remains defensively solid.
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung and will be evaluated over the next two weeks, likely sidelining him for multiple games.
Detroit star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a left pneumothorax (collapsed lung) and will be reevaluated in two weeks, signaling an extended absence. The Pistons confirmed the diagnosis after Shams Charania first reported the issue, with speculation that return timing could mirror CJ McCollum’s 2021-22 recovery but remaining unclear. Detroit, holding a solid lead in the East, can survive the regular season without him, but missing games could jeopardize 65-game eligibility for awards and will push more responsibility to guards like Marcus Sasser, Daniss Jenkins, and Caris LeVert as the team pursues a deep playoff run.
Pistons star Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a collapsed left lung after a collision in Tuesday’s game and will be reevaluated in two weeks, sidelining him for at least eight games. The team will lean on reserves Daniss Jenkins and Marcus Sasser as they navigate without their All-Star.
Detroit’s Cade Cunningham has been diagnosed with a mild left lung pneumothorax and will miss at least two weeks, with team optimism to return for the start of the NBA Playoffs; he left Tuesday’s game with back spasms, and Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists as Detroit leads the East.
In Detroit, a heated first half of the Spurs-Pistons game saw tempers flare and benches on edge as Cade Cunningham faced Victor Wembanyama, with sideline shouts from Spurs coach Mitch Johnson and Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff, while Devin Vassell contributed early scoring for San Antonio.
Detroit defeated Boston 104–103 in a playoff-like showdown, extending their surge to 31 wins and cementing their status as a top Eastern Conference threat. Cade Cunningham logged 14 assists with zero turnovers in 40 minutes, Tobias Harris led with 25 points, and Detroit’s physical defense and frontcourt grind limited Boston’s three-point attack, marking the Pistons’ 18th clutch win of the season.
Cade Cunningham's 45-shot game, resulting in 46 points with a poor shooting percentage, is compared to Kobe Bryant's 81-point game, highlighting Cunningham's inefficiency and historical context in NBA scoring performances.