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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.
A 113-110 loss to Detroit ended the Lakers’ nine-game win streak but reinforced their emergence as a legitimate playoff threat, showing resilience through fatigue and injuries, sticking to their plan, and still controlling their fate for a top seed in the West.
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.
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.
Victor Wembanyama put up 38 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks, while De’Aaron Fox added 29 as the Spurs overwhelmed the Pistons with efficient shooting and stifling defense, underscoring San Antonio’s high ceiling and Detroit’s offensive struggles.
Shorthanded Cavaliers push Detroit to overtime but squander late chances and commit crucial turnovers in a 122-119 OT loss; Jarrett Allen dominates and Evan Mobley looks to be returning to form as Cleveland gauges its playoff path.
Evan Mobley put up 23 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks after returning from a calf injury, but it wasn’t enough as the Cavaliers lost a thriller to the Pistons in overtime. With Donovan Mitchell and James Harden out, Dennis Schroder carried a high usage load but finished with 12 points, 9 assists and 8 turnovers. Jarrett Allen had 25 points and 9 rebounds but fouled out late, while Mobley’s late scoring drought in OT limited Cleveland’s closing push. Jaylon Tyson added 15 points and a clutch OT 3, Craig Porter Jr. dished 12 assists but had some costly plays, Sam Merrill scored 20 and Thomas Bryant contributed 13 and 8, but the Cavs couldn’t seal the win.
Cleveland’s Friday game vs Detroit is in doubt as Donovan Mitchell is out with a groin strain and James Harden is questionable with a broken thumb; Keon Ellis, Dean Wade and Dennis Schroder are also questionable, and Max Strus is out with a left foot Jones fracture. The severity of the new injuries isn’t known, and coach Atkinson will provide updates as the Cavaliers navigate a short-handed lineup amid playoff hopes.
San Antonio’s young core, led by Victor Wembanyama (21 points, 17 rebounds, 6 blocks) and Devin Vassell (28), beat Detroit 114-103 to seize the top spot in the NBA power rankings after nine straight wins. The Pistons, who were No. 1 last week, slip to No. 2 as the Spurs take command of the ranking.
Detroit beat Charlotte 110-104 in a heated showdown that erupted into a bench-clearing brawl, with Duren and Diabate ejected for the Pistons, Bridges ejected for the Hornets, and Isaiah Stewart involved in a late rush; Hornets coach Charles Lee was also ejected. The game featured a competitive Hornets squad on a nine-game win streak, a fired-up Pistons defense, and left the door open for a future playoff-grade rivalry.
A Pistons–Hornets game in Charlotte erupted into a third‑quarter brawl after Moussa Diabaté fouled Jalen Duren, leading to four players being ejected—Diabaté and Miles Bridges (Hornets) and Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart (Pistons)—with Hornets coach Charles Lee also tossed in the fourth. The melee spilled across the court as players and coaches tried to separate, occurring while Detroit held a 70‑62 lead; Detroit went on to win 110‑104, and the NBA is expected to review for additional discipline.
Detroit acquires Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić from the Bulls in a three-team deal that sends Minnesota’s Mike Conley and Detroit’s Jaden Ivey to Chicago; Minnesota also sends a 2026 first-round protected swap to Detroit. All four players are on expiring contracts. The trade boosts Detroit’s shooting and depth for the stretch run, while Minnesota trims payroll and Chicago adds veteran guard presence.