Utah visits Detroit after Cunningham's 43-point performance
Detroit plays the Utah Jazz after Cade Cunningham scored 43 points in the Detroit Pistons' 130-124 loss to the Atlanta HawksDECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CADE CUNNINGHAM #2 - POINT GUARD - DETROIT PISTONS
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Explodes for career-high 43 points Cunningham racked up 43 points (16-24 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals across 44 minutes during Monday's 130-124 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Cunningham has struggled with efficiency and consistency this season, shooting just 42.2 percent from the field coming into Monday's contest. However, when he's on, the 2021 No. 1 overall pick can put up numbers that rival the best guards in the NBA. Despite the Pistons' struggles, Cunningham's return to form after missing most of last season due to a shin injury has been one of the team's few bright spots.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 19, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Top offensive contributor in loss Cunningham provided 25 points (10-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 146-114 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Cunningham led all Pistons players in points and assists while finishing with at least 25 points in his 10th game this season. Cunningham has scored 20 or more points in seven of his last 10 outings, adding five or more assists in nine of those contests.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in loss to Philly Cunningham contributed 21 points (5-17 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 10-12 FT), six rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 129-111 loss to the 76ers.
Impact The third-year guard is showing signs of improving his efficiency. Cunningham has scored 20 or points in three straight games and nine of the last 12, and his 44.0 percent shooting from the floor and 35.2 percent mark from three-point range are both steps forward from his season and career numbers. He's averaging 22.7 points, 7.3 assists, 4.4 boards, 2.1 threes and 1.1 steals over that 12-game stretch, but it's likely the first overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft has yet to reach his ceiling.
DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good stats in win Cunningham ended Monday's 131-123 loss to the Pacers with 23 points (11-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 38 minutes.
Impact Cunningham fell directly in line with his production of late, as he's averaged 23.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and 7.4 assists across his past eight games. His performance is quality production for fantasy managers, but Cunningham was a non-factor defensively and was stifled when Indiana brought double-teams and forced him to make secondary decisions with the ball. Cunningham trails only Giannis Antetokounmpo and Devin Booker in usage rate, so his personal production should remain strong, but it's noteworthy that it hasn't translated to winning in the context of Detroit's 20-game losing streak.
DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Surpasses 20 points as top scorer Cunningham finished with 21 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one steal over 32 minutes in Friday's 123-91 loss to Orlando.
Impact Cunningham led all Pistons in scoring and assists while finishing as the lone player on his team with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Cunningham, who also led Detroit in threes made and minutes played, has been one of the top offensive producers for the Pistons this season and has surpassed the 20-point mark in 15 outings this year.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Turnover woes continue in loss Cunningham had 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 assists, four rebounds, two steals and five turnovers over 34 minutes in Wednesday's 116-102 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact Cunningham came into Wednesday's game leading the league with 4.4 turnovers per game and had five-plus turnovers for the second time in his last three games. He did register a double-double for the second straight game and his points per game (22.4), assists per game (7.3) and three-point shooting (35.0 percent) are career highs. Cunningham has progressed well in his third year in the league and consistently taking care of the ball is his next step towards reaching All-Star status.
DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes close to double-double Cunningham had 31 points (12-20 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Thursday's 118-112 loss to New York.
Impact The Pistons fought hard in this one, and while they took another loss, the performance of their young backcourt of Cunningham and Killian Hayes was encouraging. Cunningham is firmly entrenched as Detroit's primary scoring threat, and the numbers back him up, as he's cleared the 25-point mark in four of his last five appearances. He's averaging 26.0 points, 6.8 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game in that span.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Modest numbers in rout Cunningham recorded 15 points (6-15 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 133-107 loss to the Lakers.
Impact The third-year guard led the Pistons in scoring on the night, but it was Cunningham's lowest points output since Nov. 14. After an injury-plagued start to his career, the 2021 first overall pick is still trying to develop a consistent offensive game, but he's showing signs of progress -- during that six-game streak in which he's scored at least 15 points a night, he's shooting 41.9 percent from three-point range while averaging 22.8 points, 6.3 assists, 4.0 boards, 2.2 threes and 0.8 steals.
NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up 26 points Monday Cunningham notched 26 points (10-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 126-107 loss to Washington.
Impact Cunningham led Detroit in the scoring in the loss, as he was the only Piston to exceed 16 points. The third-year point guard also tied for the team lead in assists and committed just one turnover after averaging 4.4 turnovers over his previous five contests. Cunningham still has the worst mark in the league with 4.5 turnovers per game on the season, but he's shown plenty of growth elsewhere, as his averages of 22.2 points, 7.1 dimes and 1.9 triples are each on pace to be a career-best mark.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Goes for 31 points in loss Cunningham recorded 31 points (10-26 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 38 minutes during Friday's 136-113 loss to Indiana.
Impact Cunningham was impressive despite the 23-point loss, and the point guard continues to enhance his role as Detroit's main offensive threat every time he steps on the court. He's taken a leap forward compared to last season and has looked productive in a struggling Pistons team, averaging 22.0 points and 7.1 assists per game.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Leads offense in defeat Cunningham provided 27 points (7-17 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-11 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and three steals over 38 minutes during Monday's 107-103 loss to Denver.
Impact Cunningham was the top scorer and the top distributor for Detroit, finishing one assist short of a double-double while finishing perfect from the free throw line en route to posting the highest point total of any player in Monday's contest. Cunningham has recorded at least 25 points and eight assists in four games this season.
NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scottie Barnes and Cade Cunningham are taking different paths to stardom Barnes' overall energy has been much more reliable than last year. The Raptors demolished the Detroit Pistons 142-113.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pops for 20 in another loss Cunningham closed with 20 points (9-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds and eight assists over 34 minutes during Friday's 108-100 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Six different Pistons scored in double digits as the team lost its 10th straight game, but Cunningham was the only one to contribute more than 11 points. The third-year guard has looked good to begin the season, averaging a career-high 21.2 points and 7.4 assists a night so far, but his efficiency continues to hold him back from a true breakout -- Cunningham's 40.4 percent field-goal shooting is a career low, and his 29.6 percent shooting from three-point range is also very much a work in progress.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Underwhelming efficiency continues Cunningham registered nine points (4-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, 12 assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 126-120 loss to the Hawks. He also had six turn...
Impact Cunningham is struggling mightily as a scorer of late. Connecting on just 33.3 percent of 105 shots off the dribble, he is inefficiently creating for himself and underwhelming in pick-and-roll action. Cunningham deserves more time to continue growing, and his volume production is conducive to fantasy success, but a true breakout is precluded by his 40.2 percent shooting from the field.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in loss Cunningham had 10 points (4-15 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, three rebounds and two blocks over 38 minutes in Sunday's 119-108 loss to the Bulls.
Impact Cunningham managed to keep his 2023-24 double-digit scoring streak alive, but his 10 points Sunday was his lowest scoring total on the year. He managed to limit himself to just one turnover on the night, but he had a team-worst minus-24 point differential for the game. Cunningham is the focal point of the Pistons' offense and will have nights like Sunday's when his shot is not falling, but will continue to shoot in volume.
NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Surpasses 30 points in defeat Cunningham notched 33 points (11-27 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds and eight assists over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 120-118 loss to the Bucks.
Impact Cunningham did a little bit of everything for Detroit in a home defeat, leading all players in the game in scoring while handing out a team-high assist total and ending two boards and two dimes short of a triple-double. Cunningham set a season-high point total against Milwaukee, his third game with 30 or more points over nine appearances. The third-year guard also tallied a new season high in rebounds in the loss.
NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 21 points in defeat Cunningham chipped in 21 points (7-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Monday's 120-109 loss to Golden State.
Impact The Pistons extended their losing streak to five games, but Cunningham continues to produce at a high level and has reached the 20-point mark in his last four contests. Jalen Duren (ankle) has impressed due to his two-way play, and Ausar Thompson has turned heads with his all-around contributions, but Cunningham's place as Detroit's primary scoring threat is firmly entrenched. He has reached the 20-point mark in six of his eight contests.
NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 26 points Sunday Cunningham ended Sunday's 120-106 loss to the Suns with 26 points (12-24 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one block in 39 minutes.
Impact Another game, another instance where Cunningham leads the Pistons in scoring. Despite Detroit's ongoing four-game losing streak, Cunningham continues to produce at a high level, and he's putting up solid numbers as a scorer and playmaker. As the engine that makes the offense run on a nightly basis, Cunningham has now scored at least 20 points in five of his seven appearances while dishing out at least five dimes in all but one of those contests.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double against Pels Cunningham racked up 22 points (8-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds, 11 assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Thursday's 125-116 loss to New Orleans.
Impact It's the second double-double in six games for Cunningham, who came into the season with 13 in 76 career NBA contests. The first overall pick in 2021 has taken a big leap forward with his production in the early going, particularly from long range -- he's shooting 41.5 percent on three-point attempts, and his 2.8 threes per game is double the rate he managed in his abbreviated 2022-23 campaign.
NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up 30, can't avoid defeat Cunningham finished Wednesday's 110-101 loss to Portland with 30 points (11-27 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes.
Impact Cunningham didn't have his best performance as a shooter since he needed 27 shots to score 30 points, but he still led the Pistons in scoring in a game where the entire team struggled on offense. Cunningham still needs to work on his offensive consistency, but he's enjoying a solid start to the season. Through five games, the third-year floor general averages 22.8 points, 6.8 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 0.6 steals across 34.4 minutes per game. He has also scored at least 25 points in three of his five appearances.
NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles from field in loss Cunningham ended Monday's 124-112 loss to the Thunder with 17 points (5-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), two rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes.
Impact Cunningham didn't have his best performance as a shooter and also failed to make a big impact in other categories, so this outing was a step in the wrong direction compared to his sizzling start. Any player can have an off night, however, and Cunningham's value and role as one of Detroit's best players won't be affected by one bad outing. He'll have a chance to redeem himself against the Trail Blazers -- and highly-touted rookie Scoot Henderson -- on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Game Day: A Chance to Bounce Back at Home Against Pistons Cade Cunningham is back in Oklahoma as the Thunder look to get back on track following a bad loss on Sunday.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
