Detroit Pistons, Cavs and Loss
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The Pistons were the No. 1 seed in the East and had a wonderful regular season, but their flaws were exposed in the playoffs
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Pistons could reach for risky stopgap option to save Cade Cunningham
Detroit may not be able to avoid the red flags to get what they need.
Guard Cade Cunningham is the engine that makes the Detroit Pistons go, putting together a season that was among the best in the NBA.
The Detroit Pistons‘ season is over after losing Game 7 at home to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Before the game, the NBA announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the MVP, with Cade Cunningham finishing fifth.
Cunningham had 39 points on 13-of-27 shooting in Game 5, making six 3s and adding nine assists and seven rebounds. It wasn't enough.
Cade Cunningham made it clear that he was not too pleased with the no-call that sent Game 5 vs. the Cavs to overtime.
The Pistons’ playoff journey is hanging by a thread. They suffered a stunning Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers at home. Cade Cunningham tried to will the team, scoring 39 to go with nine assists.
Cade Cunningham scored 39 points, but Detroit Pistons gave up nine straight to end regulation and couldn't overcome James Harden and Cavs in Game 5.