Cade Cunningham Returns for Pistons Against Bucks Today
Cade Cunningham took jump shots during the Pistons’ Wednesday morning shootaround at the Pistons Performance Center. He had missed 11 straight games after suffering a collapsed left lung on March 17.
Cunningham was upgraded to available on Wednesday evening. Isaiah Stewart, out 13 games with a left calf strain, was also listed available.
Availability and recent form
Both players had been downgraded to questionable on Tuesday before the upgrade. ESPN reported Cunningham is expected to play in the Pistons’ final home game.
The Pistons have maintained momentum without Cunningham. They have won eight of 11 games since March 17 and finished the regular season 57-22.
Key injury notes — Bucks
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has not played since March 15 and will miss Wednesday’s game.
- Kyle Kuzma is out with right Achilles tendinopathy.
- Bobby Portis (left wrist sprain) is out.
- Myles Turner (left hip sprain) is out.
- Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee synovitis) is out.
- Kevin Huerter (illness) is out for the Pistons.
Game details
The matchup features the East No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons (57-22) versus the East No. 11 Milwaukee Bucks (31-48). Tipoff is Wednesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena.
TV coverage is on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit. Streaming is available via the FSND app. Radio coverage is WWJ-AM (950) in Detroit.
Projected starting lineups
| Pistons | Bucks |
|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham (PG) | Ryan Rollins (G) |
| Duncan Robinson (G/F) | Gary Trent Jr. (G) |
| Ausar Thompson (F) | AJ Green (G/F) |
| Tobias Harris (PF/C) | Taurean Prince (F) |
| Jalen Duren (C) | Jericho Sims (C) |
Bench and rotation notes
Pistons reserves expected to include Daniss Jenkins, Caris LeVert, Kevin Huerter, Javonte Green, Ron Holland II, and Paul Reed. Bucks depth options feature Ousmane Dieng, Cormac Ryan, Gary Harris, Andre Jackson Jr., and Pete Nance.
Jalen Duren has been dominant since returning from a two-game suspension. In 24 games he is averaging 22.8 points on 67 percent shooting and 10.9 rebounds.
Schedule and playoff context
Detroit clinched the East’s top seed with a 116-93 road win over Philadelphia. The Pistons have three regular-season games left after Wednesday.
- Friday, April 10 — at Charlotte Hornets
- Sunday, April 12 — at Indiana Pacers
- Playoffs begin April 18, with the likely No. 1 seed opening April 19.
Odds and predictions
BetMGM listed the Pistons as heavy favorites. The spread was Pistons -20.5 and the total 221.5. Moneyline odds showed Pistons -5000 and Bucks +1450.
Local writer Omari Sankofa II forecasted a Pistons win, citing Detroit’s health and Milwaukee’s limited incentive without Giannis. His projection: Pistons 128, Bucks 110.
Cade Cunningham returns to action as the Pistons host the Bucks today. For more coverage, scores, and updates visit Filmogaz.com.
