The Detroit Pistons took on the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, and they were forced to do so without the services of Cade Cunningham after the two-time NBA All-Star was diagnosed with a collapsed lung.
The Golden State Warriors got trounced on Wednesday by the team with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. They now visit the club atop the conference standings, the Detroit Pistons, on Friday night.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
Jalen Duren collected 24 points and 11 rebounds and Paul Reed added 17 points off the bench, fueling the Detroit Pistons to a 117-95 victory over the host Washington Wizards on Thursday.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Cade Cunningham’s injury didn’t just hit Detroit. It shook the entire Eastern Conference. And yeah, timing is everything. This wasn’t December. This is March.
Cade Cunningham has had a career-year while leading the Detroit Pistons to the best record in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, he may not receive recognition for his stellar play through accolades due to the NBA’s 65-game minimum rule.
What was looking like a fairytale season for the Detroit Pistons seems to be heading down an unfortunate ending with Cade Cunningham being diagnosed with a collapsed lung.
The Detroit Pistons suffered a big blow when Cade Cunningham sustained a collapsed lung and will be out for an indeterminate time. With Cunningham out, Jalen Duren must shoulder the load.