Cade Cunningham Returns From Collapsed Lung With a Double-Double
Cade Cunningham missed nearly three weeks with a collapsed left lung — one of the scariest injuries in recent NBA memory. On Wednesday night, he walked back onto the court and immediately looked like the All-Star who led Detroit to the East's No. 1 seed.
In just 26 minutes of action, Cade posted 13 points and 10 assists. A double-double in his first game back. Meanwhile, Jalen Duren dominated inside with 21 points and 9 rebounds as the Pistons routed the Bucks in their final home game of the regular season.
The Pistons don't need Cade to be Superman right away — they've held it together without him. But having him back, looking comfortable, making plays? That's a terrifying sight for the rest of the East. Detroit is locked into the No. 1 seed and now they're getting their best player back just in time for the playoffs.
Sources
ESPN
https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401811015
Yahoo Sports
https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/breaking-news/article/pistons-star-cade-cunningham-returns-from-collapsed-lung-records-13-points-and-10-assists-in-win-over-bucks-164846080.html
Detroit News
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2026/04/08/cade-cunningham-posts-double-double-in-return-as-pistons-defeat-bucks/89514963007/