Cade Cunningham's 2-way play has Detroit Pistons in 2-0 lead vs. Cavs
Pistons' Cade Cunningham has had an impressive offensive outing this postseason, but his defense has made his two-way versatility just as productive.
Detroit — Cade Cunningham nailed a 3-point field goal at the 5:47 mark of the fourth quarter Thursday night, giving the Detroit Pistons a 98-91 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was the first of 12 points Cunningham would score during the final five minutes of Game 2, to lift the Pistons to a 107-97 victory inside Little Caesars Arena . As chants of "MVP" echoed throughout, Cunningham delivered an impressive performance, finishing with 25 points and 10 assists.
His ability to take charge in crucial moments highlights why coach J. B. Bickerstaff has the utmost trust in the All-Star guard in the clutch for recognizing "what the moment calls for," especially given the number of times Cunningham has stepped up in the fourth quarter throughout the season.
"Cade is just fabulous," Bickerstaff said. "He’s a killer closer, and all the adjectives you want to talk about, he’s it, and in the fourth quarter, he does his best work. " As the series moves to Cleveland with the Pistons leading 2-0, Cunningham's offensive performance has become a key factor in his popularity.
He currently leads the league in scoring during this postseason, averaging 30. 6 points per game on 45. 0% shooting from the field and 40.
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