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The Detroit Pistons Are Failing Cade Cunningham

The Detroit Pistons Are Failing Cade Cunningham

Summary

Cade Cunningham played very well for the Detroit Pistons, but his team is struggling in the playoff series because he lacks strong teammates. The Pistons are behind in their current series and need more help around Cunningham to win. The team will need to make changes after the season to improve.

Key Facts

  • Cade Cunningham scored 39 points and made 9 assists in a recent overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • Without Cunningham, the Pistons almost lost in the first round to a lower-ranked team, the Orlando Magic.
  • The Pistons are currently down 3-2 in their playoff series.
  • Cunningham is doing most of the work on offense, including shooting, scoring near the basket, and passing.
  • Tobias Harris, another key Pistons player, is not performing well at age 33.
  • Younger player Ausar Thompson has not shown much recent improvement.
  • The team earned the top seed in a weak Eastern Conference but shows weaknesses in the postseason.
  • The Pistons need to make big changes in the offseason to support Cunningham better and build a stronger team.
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