Cade Cunningham’s Status: Pistons vs. Pelicans Injury Report
The Detroit Pistons host the New Orleans Pelicans at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, March 26. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.
Detroit arrives without guard Cade Cunningham. He is recovering from a collapsed lung suffered last week in Washington and will be rechecked in about a week.
Game context
The Pistons nearly completed a comeback Wednesday. They erased a 21-point deficit but lost in overtime, 130-129, to Atlanta.
New Orleans comes in with a losing record but added incentive. The Pelicans traded their 2026 first-round pick to the Hawks last offseason.
Key player notes
Daniss Jenkins will again start at point guard after a career-high 30-point outing against the Lakers on March 23. Teammate Jalen Duren has been dominant since returning from suspension.
In his 18 games back, Duren is averaging 23.3 points on 66.5 percent shooting and 11.1 rebounds. Those numbers anchor Detroit’s lineup.
Injury updates
For fans tracking Cade Cunningham’s Status: Pistons vs. Pelicans Injury Report, Cunningham is ruled out. Isaiah Stewart and Caris LeVert are also absent.
Tobias Harris is listed as questionable with left hip soreness. Marcus Sasser is probable to return from a right hip strain.
| Pistons | Pelicans |
|---|---|
| Out: Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Caris LeVert | Questionable: Trey Murphy III |
| Questionable: Tobias Harris | |
| Probable: Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, Duncan Robinson, Javonte Green, Marcus Sasser |
Projected starting lineups
- Pistons: Daniss Jenkins, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren.
- Pelicans: Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey, Trey Murphy, Zion Williamson, Herb Jones.
Detroit’s bench will likely feature Marcus Sasser, Javonte Green, Kevin Huerter, Ron Holland II, and Paul Reed. New Orleans could turn to Yves Missi, Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears, and Karlo Matkovic off the bench.
Odds and prediction
BetMGM lists Detroit as a 3.5-point favorite. The total is 226.5 points, with the Pistons’ moneyline at -185.
Detroit Free Press writer Omari Sankofa II projected a close Pistons win, 117-114. He cited Detroit’s defense and New Orleans’ motivation since their draft pick trade.
What to watch
Watch how Detroit adjusts without Cunningham. Jenkins’ role as starter will be crucial for ball handling and scoring.
Also monitor Duren’s matchup inside. His efficiency and rebounding could decide the outcome.
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