Cade Cunningham Returns From Collapsed Lung, Posts Double-Double as Pistons Crush Bucks

Cade Cunningham made his dramatic return from a collapsed lung and immediately showed why the Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference, posting 13 points and 10 assists in a 137-111 demolition of the Milwaukee Bucks.

The 24-year-old had been sidelined after suffering the frightening injury, but his return was seamless — running the offense, finding shooters, and controlling the tempo like he never missed a beat. Detroit's depth was on full display even in his absence, but having Cunningham back elevates this team to a different level.

The Pistons are now 58-22 and locked in as the East's #1 seed heading into the playoffs. This is a franchise that was the worst team in the NBA just three years ago. Now they're the favorites to come out of the East, led by a player who just came back from a collapsed lung like it was a minor inconvenience.