Cade Cunningham returns to Pistons lineup against Bucks
Key Points:
- Pistons guard Cade Cunningham returned to the lineup after a collapsed lung, recording a double-double with 13 points and 10 assists in a 137-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Cunningham had been sidelined since March 19 but praised the medical staff for his recovery, and his playing time in upcoming games will depend on how he feels.
- Despite Cunningham's absence, the Pistons went 8-3, with coach J.B. Bickerstaff emphasizing the team's collective effort to succeed without him.
- Cunningham is a strong candidate for All-NBA First Team honors but may miss eligibility due to the NBA's 65-game requirement, as he will only reach 64 games this season.
- The Pistons have clinched 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.