Cade Cunningham went nuclear with 45 points, 5-for-8 from three, and 14-for-14 from the line to keep the Pistons alive against Orlando. With Franz Wagner potentially done for the series, Detroit has every reason to believe they can pull off the comeback. Time to buy back in.
The Pistons were down 3-1 and looked cooked. Then Cade Cunningham went nuclear with 45 points, went 14-for-14 from the stripe, and matched Paulo Banchero shot-for-shot in one of the best individual duels we’ve seen in years. This wasn’t just a win — it was a statement that this series isn’t over.
Cade Cunningham dropped 45 points to break Dave Bing’s Pistons playoff scoring record, and Detroit survived to force Game 6. If you’ve been hating on Cade all series, it’s time to put that energy away — the man is a superstar, and last night he proved it when it mattered most.
The Detroit Pistons showed up with their backs against the wall and delivered exactly the performance they’ve been capable of all season. Cade Cunningham went off for 45, the Pistons dominated the paint and the glass, and for the first time this series, they actually played free. This series is far from over.
Cade Cunningham went absolutely nuclear with a franchise-record 45 points to stave off elimination against Orlando, and suddenly the Pistons are one game away from a Game 7. The Magic are still the better team through five games — that’s just reality — but Detroit refused to die at home. Now they’ve got to go steal one in Orlando, and then we can talk.
Cade Cunningham dropped 45 points in Game 5 against the Magic, and it wasn’t even close to a fluke. This was a superstar announcing himself on the playoff stage.
Cade Cunningham went full killer mode in Game 5 against the Magic, dropping 30 points on efficient shooting while the rest of the Pistons watched. Detroit’s up at halftime in an elimination game, but the real story is painfully obvious: this team has one scorer, and Orlando knows it.
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