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After an inspiring preseason, the Detroit Pistons came out flat in their first matchup of the 2025-2026 regular season. Facing a Chicago Bulls team that’s viewe
Several factors will play a role in the Pistons' success this season, but the duo of J.B. Bickerstaff and Cade Cunningham might be the most important.
After a stellar 2024/2025 season, Cade Cunningham looks to elevate his game even more. The Pistons look to take another leap as a team as well.
Cunningham will have his first opportunity to start building his MVP case Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/pistons as Pistons Star Cade Cunningham Viewed as Viable MVP Candidate.
The Pistons were without Jalen Duren, who missed his second straight game with hamstring tightness, and Jaden Ivey and Tobias Harris because of rest.
The Detroit Pistons may be good enough to earn home-court advantage in the first round, a year after earning the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference with one of the best turnarounds in NBA history, Cade Cunningham should be in better condition after dedicating his offseason to improve his shape,
Through 38 total minutes of preseason play, it’s clear Cade Cunningham is ready to venture into the next phase after last season’s impressive All-NBA campaign. He’s scoring from all three levels, the game seems to have slowed to a snail’s pace from his perspective and it’s evident he believes he’s been the best player on each court he steps onto.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham wasted no time against the Milwaukee Bucks in their preseason matchup on Thursday.
Cunningham has built a successful career following a plant-based diet, which he describes as eating for "fuel and not for taste." He has managed to obtain all the necessary carbohydrates for energy, protein and muscle building at a professional level through his work alongside the Pistons' nutrition team.
Pistons vs. Bulls predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday. Cade Cunningham guides Detroit to a win and cover over Chicago.