Cunningham's Return Sparks Pistons to Dominant 137-111 Victory Over Bucks
Final Score
Detroit Pistons 137 - 111 Milwaukee Bucks
Result: Pistons win by 26 points
Status: Finished
Match Summary
Cade Cunningham made an impactful return from a collapsed lung injury, recording 13 points and 10 assists as the Detroit Pistons dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 137-111 in their home finale. Jalen Duren added 21 points and nine rebounds, while Duncan Robinson scored 20 points as Detroit won for the sixth time in eight games.
The Bucks fell to 31-49 after losing 10 of their last 13 games, with Ryan Rollins scoring 23 points and Jericho Sims recording a triple-double of 11 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Key Events
- Q1 – Cade Cunningham returns from collapsed lung injury sustained on March 17
- Q2 – Pistons build 75-57 lead with Cunningham playing 13 minutes in first half (6 points, 5 assists) and Duren contributing 11 points with a plus-20 rating
- Q3 – Pistons outscore Bucks 37-29 in dominant third quarter
- Q4 – Both coaches empty benches as Pistons cruise to victory; Isaiah Stewart returns from calf injury
Basic Stats
Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham 13 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds on 6-11 FG (26 minutes); Jalen Duren 21 points, 9 rebounds; Duncan Robinson 20 points; Isaiah Stewart 8 points
Milwaukee Bucks: Ryan Rollins 23 points; Jericho Sims 11 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists (triple-double)
Highlights
Watch Highlights: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Detroit Pistons: Game Highlights available via AP NBA
Match Context
Tournament: NBA Regular Season Stage: Regular Season – Home Finale (Detroit) Detroit (58-22) can reach 60 wins for the first time since 2005-06 by winning their final two games against Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee (31-49) hosts Brooklyn Nets on Friday.
Stage: Regular Season – Home Finale (Detroit) Detroit (58-22) can reach 60 wins for the first time since 2005-06 by winning their final two games against Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers. Milwaukee (31-49) hosts Brooklyn Nets on Friday.