Cade Cunningham Returns Tonight for Pistons vs. Bucks After Injury

The Detroit Pistons fell 123-107 to the Orlando Magic on Monday. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said the club suffered too many mental lapses and breakdowns in that game.

Return of Cade Cunningham

Cade Cunningham is expected back in the lineup Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. He missed 11 games after suffering a collapsed lung on March 17 while facing the Washington Wizards.

Before the injury, Cunningham was in the mix for MVP consideration. Over 61 games this season, he averaged 24.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting, 10.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 steals.

Impact on the standings

The two-time All-Star played a major role as Detroit climbed to the top seed in the Eastern Conference. The team record cited this season was 57-22.

During Cunningham’s absence, the Pistons went 8-3. That stretch helped keep their momentum intact.

Minutes, secondary returns and outlook

Isaiah Stewart is also set to return after missing 13 games with a left calf issue. The team has not confirmed whether either player will face a minutes restriction.

Filmogaz.com columnists Coty Davis and Tarohn Finley have examined the Pistons’ injury challenges. They also noted Detroit sits close to a milestone 50th win later this week.