Cade Cunningham posts double-double in return as Pistons rout Bucks
In his return, Cade Cunningham posted his 38th double-double of the year, as Pistons ended regular-season home schedule.
Detroit — Cade Cunningham and Isaiah Stewart are used to hearing fans cheer each time their names are announced at Little Caesars Arena. However, on Wednesday night, the crowd showed even more excitement. The Pistons’ 137-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks marked Cunningham’s and Stewart’s respective returns from injuries.
After recovering from a collapsed lung that forced him to miss 11 consecutive games, Cunningham played 26 minutes and seemed to pick up right where he left off prior to his collision with Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson on March 17. He finished with his 38th double-double of the season with 13 points, 10 assists and five rebounds, demonstrating that the All-NBA guard needed little time to shake off the rust. ⚠️ BEWARE OF CADE ⚠️ pic.
twitter. com/R9o5KnmSAI — Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) April 9, 2026 His first basket came at the 8:30 mark of the first quarter when he drove downhill and made a one-handed layup over Bucks guard Ryan Rollins. On the Pistons' next offensive possession, Cunningham received an alley-oop from Ausar Thompson, which he finished with a one-handed dunk.
His best performance came in the third quarter, where he scored seven of Detroit's first 16 points. His play during the period helped the Pistons build a 91-66 lead. BOX SCORE: Pistons 137, Bucks 111 At the five-minute mark of the first quarter, Stewart reclaimed his role as the team’s primary backup center.