<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/detroit-pistons/pistons-news-cade-cunningham-1st-half-bucks-preseason-strike-fear-rivals');   ga('set', 'title', 'Pistons star Cade Cunningham’s unreal 1st half vs. Bucks will strike fear in rivals');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cade-Cunninghams-unreal-1st-half-vs.-Bucks-will-strike-fear-in-rivals.jpg"><figcaption>Benny Sieu-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Pistons star Cade Cunningham’s unreal 1st half vs. Bucks will strike fear in rivals</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-09T18:57:46-07:00">October 9th, 6:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-09T18:57:46-07:00">October 9th, 6:57pm</time><address><a>Paolo Mariano</a>Paolo Mariano is a freelance writer, editor, and producer based in Manila, Philippines. He is a journalism graduate from the University of Santo Tomas and the father of a young girl whose personality swings from Simone Biles to Dillon Brooks. A beacon of objectivity, he believes Penny Hardaway is the true NBA GOAT.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Pistons</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham woke up on Thursday wanting to mess around.</p><p>The Pistons visited the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum, looking for back-to-back wins in the preseason. They were coming off an easy victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, 128-112, on Monday.</p><p>The Bucks took the first quarter, but <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/pistons-news-cade-cunningham-detroit-praise-fans-love">the Pistons, led by Cunningham</a>, returned the favor in the ensuing period to take a 12-point lead at halftime, 72-60.</p><p>The do-it-all guard went berserk <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1976458574365950244" rel="noopener">in the first half</a>. He tallied 26 points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals in just 19 minutes. He shot 8-of-14 from the field and 8-of-8 from the charity stripe.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cade Cunningham in the 1st half of Pistons-Bucks preseason:</p><p>26 points               8-of-14 FG<br>6 rebounds           8-of-8 FT<br>6 assists<br>2 steals<br>19 minutes</p><p>Already in mid-season form 🚘 <a href="https://t.co/YsNQa89N4W">pic.twitter.com/YsNQa89N4W</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1976458574365950244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 10, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>He merely toyed with the Grizzlies’ defense, displaying his well-rounded offensive game. When he entered the NBA as the top overall pick in 2021, there were concerns about his efficiency as a scorer. But over the past few years, he has improved on it, earning him his first-ever nod to the All-Star Game last season.</p><p>It’s scary to think that he’s only 24 years old.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/cade-cunningham-bold-predictions-2025-26-pistons-season">The Pistons will continue to rely on Cunningham</a> in the upcoming campaign, as they look to build on their surprising run last year, which broke the team’s long drought in the playoffs.</p><p>Detroit didn’t make splashy moves in the offseason, opting to stick with its young core of Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, and Ausar Thompson.</p><p>As of writing, the game is tied at 89-89 at the end of the third quarter.</p><p>Milwaukee won its first assignment in the preseason after beating the Miami Heat, 103-93, on Monday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Pistons star Cade Cunningham’s unreal 1st half vs. Bucks will strike fear in rivals

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/detroit-pistons/cade-cunningham-bold-predictions-2025-26-pistons-season');   ga('set', 'title', '3 Cade Cunningham bold predictions for 2025-26 Pistons season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Cade-Cunningham.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>3 Cade Cunningham bold predictions for 2025-26 Pistons season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-08T06:44:02-07:00">October 8th, 6:44am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-08T06:44:02-07:00">October 8th, 6:44am</time><address><a>Rohan Brahmbhatt</a>Rohan Brahmbhatt is an adventure-driven sports writer, passionate footballer, mountaineer, and photojournalist. Rohan blends firsthand experience with storytelling—capturing the intensity of sport and the thrill of exploration. Whether on the field, a mountain trail, or behind the lens, he brings authentic, high-energy narratives that connect readers to the heart of the action.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Pistons</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Cade Cunningham has arrived. After years of patient rebuilding and countless nights of frustration in Detroit, the 24-year-old guard has finally pulled the Pistons out of the depths of the Eastern Conference and into relevance. Last season, Cunningham averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game while leading the Pistons to a top-six finish in the East, an outcome that seemed impossible just a few years ago when the team was buried at the bottom of the standings.</p><p>The leap was enormous, but it also feels like the beginning of something even greater. The<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/pistons-2025-26-season-predictions-after-nba-schedule-release"> Pistons’ 2025-26 season represents</a> the first time in over a decade that expectations are real, and those expectations begin and end with Cunningham.</p><p>Detroit had a relatively quiet offseason compared to some of the chaos elsewhere in the league. They didn’t chase a blockbuster trade or throw massive money at a free agent. Instead, the Pistons focused on continuity, doubling down on the young core they’ve been nurturing, betting that internal growth will be the key to taking the next step. With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/pistons-news-cade-cunningham-detroit-praise-fans-love">Cade Cunningham leading the way</a>, that’s a bet worth making. As the new season approaches, here are three bold predictions for Cunningham’s 2025-26 campaign, each representing a new chapter in his evolution from top draft pick to bona fide franchise cornerstone.</p><h2><b>Cade Cunningham finishes top five in MVP voting</b></h2><p>The idea of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/ranking-pistons-top-priorities-for-the-2025-26-nba-season">Cade Cunningham being in MVP conversations</a> would have seemed premature just two years ago. But after what he did in 2024-25, it’s not only realistic; it might be inevitable. Cunningham’s <a href="https://www.espn.in/nba/player/stats/_/id/4432166/cade-cunningham" rel="noopener">26.1 points</a>, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists per game put him in the elite statistical company of players like Luka Dončić and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. More importantly, his leadership finally translated into winning. Detroit didn’t just look competitive; they looked composed, confident, and coached by their floor general in every possession.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cade Cunningham scored 20 PTS on a scorching 8-of-11 shooting in only 19 minutes 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/1d0gste05n">pic.twitter.com/1d0gste05n</a></p><p>— NBA Philippines (@NBA_Philippines) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA_Philippines/status/1975432018399011012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>If the Pistons can build on last year’s momentum and push toward 50 wins, Cunningham’s case will be impossible to ignore. MVP voters have long rewarded players who elevate their franchises from mediocrity to legitimacy, and that’s exactly what he’s done. The East remains competitive: Boston, New York, Milwaukee, and Cleveland will all have their say, but Detroit is no longer the easy win on the schedule. They’ve become a problem, and that’s largely due to Cunningham’s ability to control games without ever appearing rushed.</p><p>What separates Cunningham from other young guards is his maturity and pace. He rarely forces plays, yet he dictates the tempo with precision. He knows when to speed up and when to let his teammates breathe. The league’s elite MVP candidates: Nikola Jokić, Luka Dončić, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, share this same ability to dominate without always dazzling. Cunningham is beginning to mirror that quality, and as his team’s success grows, the recognition will follow. Expect Cade to not only make his first All-NBA First Team but also to finish comfortably inside the top five in MVP voting by season’s end.</p><h2><b>Cade Cunningham averages a double-double for the season</b></h2><p>Cunningham’s development as a playmaker has been one of the most remarkable stories in the league over the past two years. When he first entered the NBA, scouts praised his court vision, but there were questions about whether he could truly function as a full-time point guard. Those questions have been answered emphatically. Last season, his 9.1 assists per game ranked among the best in the NBA, and he posted 20 or more double-doubles throughout the year, many of them in crucial games that solidified Detroit’s playoff positioning.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The mid-air hand-switch and reverse…<br>Light work for Cade Cunningham 😮‍💨</p><p>He's up to 20 PTS in his 1st preseason action of 2025! <a href="https://t.co/KSBEBOHLQz">pic.twitter.com/KSBEBOHLQz</a></p><p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1975373432503345404?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Heading into 2025-26, there’s every reason to believe he can sustain and even elevate that level of playmaking. The Pistons’ supporting cast has grown around him, Jaden Ivey has become a reliable off-ball scorer, Ausar Thompson’s athleticism provides a defensive anchor on the wing, and Jalen Duren continues to blossom as a lob threat and rebound machine. With that kind of consistency around him, Cunningham’s assist numbers could climb into double-digit territory.</p><p>Cunningham has made a career out of reading defenses like a veteran. His manipulation of pick-and-roll coverages, his patience in transition, and his ability to throw cross-court skip passes with pinpoint accuracy make him a nightmare to guard. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/pistons-news-cade-cunningham-prove-season-historic-leap-leads-title-journey">With Detroit’s growing floor spacing</a> and improved offensive structure, it’s not far-fetched to think he’ll average a double-double this season, further solidifying his case as one of the most complete guards in basketball.</p><h2><b>Cunningham leads the Pistons to their first playoff series win since 2008</b></h2><p>This might be the boldest prediction of them all, but it’s also the one that feels most poetic. The Detroit Pistons haven’t won a playoff series since 2008, a drought that has loomed over the franchise for nearly two decades. The 2024-25 season gave fans a taste of relevance again, but this year could bring something far more meaningful. With<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/pistons-news-cade-cunningham-shows-out-in-wild-comeback-vs-grizzlies"> Cunningham leading the way</a>, the Pistons have the talent, composure, and hunger to make real postseason noise.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">🏀 MONDAY'S FINAL SCORES 🏀</p><p>Cade Cunningham drops 20 PTS in under 19 MIN to lead the <a href="https://twitter.com/DetroitPistons?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DetroitPistons</a> to 1-0 in preseason play!</p><p>Tobias Harris: 13 PTS, 2 STL<br>Isaiah Stewart: 12 PTS, 4 REB <a href="https://t.co/mXYu1NxCPW">https://t.co/mXYu1NxCPW</a> <a href="https://t.co/BHzvHP6hWQ">pic.twitter.com/BHzvHP6hWQ</a></p><p>— NBA (@NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1975400404642136358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The East might be stacked, but the Pistons are trending upward while several contenders hover in transition. Boston remains elite, but Milwaukee and Miami are aging. Cleveland and New York have questions about fit and chemistry. Detroit, by contrast, has cohesion and continuity, two things often overlooked in a league obsessed with star power.</p><p>Cunningham’s steady hand and newfound experience make him the kind of leader capable of carrying a young team through high-pressure playoff moments. If the Pistons can secure a favorable matchup, there’s a legitimate chance they advance to the second round and snap that 17-year drought. Such an achievement would not only mark a historic milestone for the franchise but would also signal the official arrival of Cade Cunningham as one of the NBA’s premier faces.</p><p>The road ahead won’t be easy, but Cunningham has shown he’s built for the grind. With his blend of leadership, skill, and maturity, 2025-26 could be the season that transforms both Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons from rising threats into legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

3 Cade Cunningham bold predictions for 2025-26 Pistons season

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/pistons-news-cade-cunningham-shows-out-in-wild-comeback-vs-grizzlies');   ga('set', 'title', 'Pistons news: Cade Cunningham shows out in wild comeback vs. Grizzlies');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pistons-news-Cade-Cunningham-shows-out-in-wild-comeback-vs.jpg"></figure><h1>Pistons news: Cade Cunningham shows out in wild comeback vs. Grizzlies</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-07T07:59:05-07:00">October 7th, 7:59am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-07T07:59:05-07:00">October 7th, 7:59am</time><address><a>Eric Vincent</a>Eric Vincent is a credentialed beat reporter for the Detroit Pistons at ClutchPoints. He has been active in Detroit sports journalism since 2011 previously working with Bleacher Report, 1130 WDFN, and Detroit Sports Nation.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Pistons</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Pistons jumped out to a victorious start with a 128-112 preseason win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Their matchup began with an ugly first half that suggested the Pistons might be in trouble. Memphis had clear control of the contest, leading by as many as 21 points. Detroit’s sluggish start was wiped away by the end of the first half, courtesy of a superstar performance by franchise point guard Cade Cunningham.</p><p>Cunningham concluded the first half with 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field. The 6-foot-7 point guard only played 19 minutes but surely left his imprint on the game. The versatility of his scoring was on full display by driving to the hoop, connecting on midrange looks, knocking down step-back or catch-and-shoot triples, and even getting to the free-throw line.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/pistons-star-cade-cunningham-all-star-honor-proves-rebuild-paying-off">Detroit’s All-Star guard</a> landed one of the most exciting plays of the game with an <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VXd8P85JV20" rel="noopener">alley-oop left-hand finish</a> at the end of the second quarter.</p><p>Cunningham did a sound job of trying to set up his teammates for open looks as well. He finished with only four assists but was able to help everybody stay productive against the Grizzlies. Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff opted to sit Cunningham the whole second half after 19 minutes of play for the Pistons.</p><h2>Pistons come alive in the second quarter</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Preseason-Detroit-Pistons-at-Memphis-Grizzlies.jpg"><figcaption>Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Detroit came out extremely rusty to start the game. Memphis was able to put heavy pressure on Detroit without All Stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. The Pistons’ defense was sloppy early as the Grizzlies connected on their first ten 3-point attempts.</p><p>After being down 42-24 at the end of the first, Detroit woke up with a 50-point second quarter. Their defensive intensity showed up as well by limiting to 22 points in that period. An inspiring 42-11 run by the Pistons turned the game around and shifted control in their favor.</p><p>The Pistons generated some needed energy when they opened the quarter with forwards Ron Holland and Ausar Thompson together. They helped spark a 7-0 run, and cut the Grizzlies’ lead down to 11 points.</p><h2>Balanced team effort for the Pistons</h2><p>Detroit approached their preseason opener without starting center Jalen Duren. He was allowed to rest due to hamstring tightness and is listed as day-to-day. His absence plus Cunningham sitting the second half allowed plenty of opportunity for other players to shine.</p><p>Seven different Pistons finished the night scoring in double figures. Forward Tobias Harris contributed 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the field in 14 minutes of action. Harris was the facilitator of the highlight alley-oop to Cunningham for the Pistons.</p><p>Monday night’s contest marked the first game back for starting shooting guard Jaden Ivey. Bickerstaff played him for 13 minutes with the first unit to help get his rhythm and conditioning back. While there was obvious rust showing in his game, there were plenty of moments that showed he is capable of returning back to last season’s form.</p><p>Center Isaiah Stewart started in place of Duren and contributed 12 points for the Pistons. Rookie Chaz Lanier, guard Marcus Sasser, and backup center Tolu Smith each put up 11 points in their time on the floor. Free-agency addition Duncan Robinson came off the bench adding 10 points while leading the Pistons in minutes with 19.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Pistons news: Cade Cunningham shows out in wild comeback vs. Grizzlies

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He has been active in Detroit sports journalism since 2011 previously working with Bleacher Report, 1130 WDFN, and Detroit Sports Nation.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Pistons</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Detroit Pistons addressed the upcoming 2025-26 season and their expectations during NBA Media Day. All-Star point guard Cade Cunningham had a <a href="https://x.com/DetroitPistons/status/1972670301549875636" rel="noopener">very focused mindset</a> on what it would take for the Pistons to build off their recent success.</p><p>“At the end of the day, we all want a championship out of this, and last year was a great stepping stone. But there are more steps to take,” Cunningham stated to the media. “It’s not about celebrating last year or what others are saying about us. It’s about having a better year than last. Proving it.”</p><p>Last season concluded with the Pistons tripling their previous win total with a 44-38 record and making a postseason appearance for the first time since 2019. Detroit took the New York Knicks to six games in the first round in an extremely competitive opening series. Those postseason victories were the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/jb-bickerstaffs-immediate-reaction-to-pistons-stealing-game-2-road-win-vs-knicks">first in franchise history since 2008</a>.</p><p>Cunningham was the leading charge behind the Pistons’ resurgence. The 24-year-old guard recorded career-high numbers, averaging 26.1 points, 9.1 assists, and 6.1 rebounds during the regular season. That stellar play carried over to the postseason as he averaged 25 points, 8.7 assists, and 8.3 rebounds through six games.</p><p>The Pistons’ rebuild and path to success are heavily predicated on the development of the 2021 No. 1 overall pick. Cunningham elevated his play on the court, and he also managed to stay healthy playing a career-high 70 regular-season games.</p><p>Detroit will continue to lean on the back of its franchise player this upcoming season. The majority of their roster is healthy and have been able to participate together throughout the offseason, unlike the offseasons of the recent past. The continuity of the returning roster, coaching staff, and front office is a benefit they also have not had since Cunningham was drafted.</p><h2><b>Cade Cunningham working with Carmelo Anthony?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/under-second-H2-header.jpg"><figcaption>Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Cunningham’s regular-season and postseason excellence captured major attention around the basketball world. NBA legend Carmelo Anthony had raving admiration for Cunningham’s game <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/pistons-news-carmelo-anthony-gives-cade-cunningham-detroit-their-flowers">during the Pistons’ first-round matchup</a> against New York and in the regular season. Anthony even stated he would like the opportunity to work out and help Cunningham. Cunningham answered on whether he was able to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1f9-LQAvF3E" rel="noopener">work out with the basketball Hall of Famer this offseason</a>.</p><p>“Me and Melo, we’ve talked a couple of times and set up a couple of workouts. One in Vegas and one in New York, and we haven’t been able to link up because of our schedules,” Cunningham said.</p><p>Another NBA legend that disclosed his interest in wanting to work with the Pistons’ All-Star is point guard Rajon Rondo. The former NBA champion spoke on what he could help add to Cunningham’s game as a floor general for his team. Cunningham did confirm they spoke and he also hinted at other greats he has been in contact with. He stated he will always remain interested in picking the brains of great basketball talent in order to push his growth in a winning direction.</p><p>“I’m just finding ways. Finding any ways to pick something from somebody’s mind, pick something from somebody’s game. Just trying to find ways to be the best version of myself this season. Having respect from legends like that means a lot as far as confidence. I just want to continue to grow and get better.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham out to prove last season’s historic leap leads to title journey

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He is a journalism graduate from the University of Santo Tomas and the father of a young girl whose personality swings from Simone Biles to Dillon Brooks. A beacon of objectivity, he believes Penny Hardaway is the true NBA GOAT.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Pistons</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham will be one of the players to watch in the upcoming season following his breakout campaign in his fourth year in the NBA.</p><p>Cunningham was named to the All-Star Game and the All-NBA Third Team for the first time after averaging career-highs of 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/pistons-news-cade-cunningham-pulls-off-unreal-feat-last-done-by-1963-oscar-robertson">He led the Pistons to the playoffs</a> for the first time since 2019 and their first win in the postseason since 2008.</p><p>During his recent guesting on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in Detroit, the Pistons guard credited the fans for their support. He also made a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHERr1D0bns" rel="noopener">pair of bold claims</a> about Motor City.</p><p>“This is like the most passionate city I think you can find sports-wise, for sure. I think we have the iciest, best-looking city too. You come to a Pistons game, everybody is dressed well, they cheer hard. It’s different.” said the 23-year-old Cunningham.</p><p>Detroit has been longing for the Pistons’ resurgence after a string of woeful campaigns. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/detroit-pistons/pistons-news-cade-cunningham-not-satisfied-detroit-locks-up-6-seed-knicks">With Cunningham leading the charge</a> and coach JB Bickerstaff calling the shots, the team finally broke the spell, upping its win total to 44 from a franchise-worst 14 in the previous season.</p><p>According to data from ESPN, the Pistons were <a href="https://www.espn.com/nba/attendance/_/year/2024">ninth in the league</a> in home attendance last season with 19,071 fans per game. It was a huge leap after finishing in 20th place a year ago.</p><p>Cunningham, who was drafted first overall in 2021, displayed a more mature and more well-rounded game in his fourth stint. He improved his efficiency and embraced the leadership role.</p><p>While the Pistons lost to the New York Knicks in six games in the first round of the playoffs, they pumped new life into their flatlining fanbase.</p><p>Cunningham, along with fellow upstarts Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, and Ausar Thompson, will aim to build on their momentum in the upcoming season. Don’t be too surprised if they reach 50 wins and make a deeper run.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
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PTS	REB	AST	BLK	STL
20.3	5.5	7.8	0.8	0.3

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