Cade Cunningham’s Status: Pistons vs Timberwolves Prediction and Injury Report
The Detroit Pistons enter Thursday’s game in Detroit riding momentum. They clinched the Central Division for the first time in nearly 20 years.
With six regular-season games remaining, Detroit hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena. The matchup follows a recent 109-87 Pistons road victory over Minnesota.
Recent performances and lineup notes
Daniss Jenkins delivered a 30-point effort on March 23 against the Lakers. Jalen Duren praised Jenkins, noting his steady production whenever called upon.
Jenkins, once on a two-way contract, will start at point guard again. Duren has been dominant since his return from a two-game suspension.
- Jalen Duren: 21 games since return, averaging 23.4 points and 11 rebounds.
- Pistons without Cade Cunningham have gone 7-2 this season.
- Isaiah Stewart remains sidelined with a calf issue.
Game information
Date: Thursday, April 2. Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET. Venue: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Seeds: Pistons 55-21 (East 1), Timberwolves 46-29 (West 6). Detroit’s magic number for the top Eastern seed stands at two.
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. Streaming via Prime Video and the FSND app. Radio coverage on 950 AM in Detroit.
Cade Cunningham’s Status and Injury Report
Cade Cunningham is out with a collapsed lung. He will miss his ninth straight game and is due for reevaluation next week.
| Team | Out | Questionable |
|---|---|---|
| Pistons | Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Bobi Klintman, Chaz Lanier | Marcus Sasser |
| Timberwolves | Jaden McDaniels | Anthony Edwards (right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome) |
Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for Minnesota. His availability will impact Minnesota’s offensive threat.
Projected starting lineups and bench
- Pistons: Daniss Jenkins, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren.
- Timberwolves: Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Kyle Anderson, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert.
- Pistons bench includes Marcus Sasser, Caris LeVert, Kevin Huerter, Javonte Green, Ron Holland II, Paul Reed.
- Timberwolves reserves include Bones Hyland, Ayo Dosunmu, Naz Reid.
Pistons vs Timberwolves Prediction and odds
BetMGM odds show the Pistons favored by 3.5 points. Total O/U sits at 224.5. Moneyline: Pistons -160, Wolves +135.
Prediction from Omari Sankofa II projects a close game. His pick: Pistons 117, Wolves 112.
What to watch
Monitor Cade Cunningham’s status for updates before playoff seeding decisions. Watch Jalen Duren’s interior dominance and Daniss Jenkins’ playmaking.
Filmogaz.com will continue to update injury reports and game analysis through the final week of the regular season.
Remaining Pistons schedule
- Apr 4 – at Philadelphia 76ers.
- Apr 6 – vs Orlando Magic.
- Apr 8 – vs Milwaukee Bucks.
- Apr 10 – at Charlotte Hornets.
- Apr 12 – at Indiana Pacers.
