The Detroit Pistons have fared well without Cade Cunningham in the lineup over the past few weeks.
When the star guard initially went down with a collapsed lung, outsiders believed that Detroit could fall from the top seed of the Eastern Conference. The Pistons fired off four wins before taking on their first Cunningham-less loss of that stretch.
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 14: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons (R), who sat out the game with an injury, greets teammate Daniss Jenkins #24 following a win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena on November 14, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
They bounced back by winning six of their next seven games. The sixth victory, which occurred against the Philadelphia 76ers, was the matchup that helped the Pistons lock up the East’s first seed.
After Monday night’s loss against the Orlando Magic, the Pistons are going to return to the floor to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. This time around, the Pistons expect to have Cunningham back on the court for the first time since March 17.
Pistons Announce Starting Lineup vs Milwaukee Bucks
GettyCade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons looks on before playing against the Washington Wizards.
The Pistons will start Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Ausar Thompson.
The Pistons upgraded Cunningham to doubtful earlier this week, and he didn’t play, as expected. He was upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday’s game. When Cunningham was present for the team’s shootaround, it was a positive sign that suggested Cunningham could suit up again.
Sure enough, that’s the case.
GettyTORONTO, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Wendell Moore Jr. #14 of the Detroit Pistons talks with teammate Cade Cunningham #2 during the Emirates NBA Cup game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on November 15, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj/Getty Images)
This season, Cunningham has appeared in 61 games for the Pistons. He produced 24.5 points per game, while shooting 46.1% from the field and 34.6% from three. He also averaged 5.6 rebounds, 9.9 assists per game, and 1.5 steals per game.
After notching his second-straight NBA All-Star appearance, Cunningham was also in the running to be a potential MVP finalist. All-NBA seemed to be in the cards as well. Cunningham’s final three-game stretch with the Pistons could save his case. However, they are unlikely to push limits this late into the season.
Right now, the top priority for the Pistons is getting Cunningham back in basketball shape before the pre-playoffs break.
After Wednesday’s action against Milwaukee, Cunningham will have a shot at playing against the Charlotte Hornets on the road, as well as the Indiana Pacers.
The Pistons tip off against the Bucks at 7 PM ET.
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