Cade Cunningham has double-double in return as Pistons rout Bucks
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Key Points:
- Pistons guard Cade Cunningham returned from a collapsed lung injury to record a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists in 26 minutes during Detroit's 137-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Cunningham had been sidelined since March 19 but praised the medical staff for his recovery, while Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff emphasized the team's strong 8-3 record in his absence.
- Cunningham is a leading candidate for All-NBA First Team honors but faces eligibility issues due to the NBA's 65-game minimum rule, as he will only reach 64 games this season.
- The Pistons have secured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and won the Central Division for the first time in 18 years, aiming for their first playoff series win since 2007-08.
- Bickerstaff noted the importance of the experience gained by other players during Cunningham's absence, which will help the team adapt in the playoffs.
