Cade Cunningham will return for the Detroit Pistons’ home finale.
The All-Star guard, who has missed 11 straight games since he suffered a collapsed left lung, was upgraded to available on the Pistons’ injury report as of Wednesday evening, ahead of their final home game of the season, against the Milwaukee Bucks (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Detroit).
Cunningham participated in the Pistons’ morning shootaround, taking jump shots, and ESPN previously reported he’s expected to play.
Isaiah Stewart, who has missed 13 in a row with a left calf strain, is also available. The duo previously was upgraded to questionable on Tuesday for the first time since suffering their respective injuries. But the Pistons (57-22) have continued to win without them, and appear to be finishing the regular season with momentum.
They officially clinched the No. 1 seed in the East with their 116-93 road win Saturday over the Philadelphia 76ers, and have won eight of 11 games since Cunningham’s injury March 17 against the Washington Wizards. They’re coming off of a road loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday, when they were missing Tobias Harris, Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. The three veterans will be back against Milwaukee.
Kevin Huerter (illness) is out.
The Bucks are coming off a back-to-back against the Brooklyn Nets, losing 96-90 on Tuesday night, and have been without Giannis Antetokounmpo for several weeks. Antetokounmpo, who hasn’t played since March 15, will also miss Wednesday’s game along with Flint native Kyle Kuzma (right Achilles tendinopathy), Bobby Portis (left wrist sprain), Myles Turner (left hip sprain) and Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee synovitis).
After Wednesday, the Pistons conclude the regular season with a two-game road trip against the Charlotte Hornets (on Friday), and Indiana Pacers (on Sunday).
The NBA playoffs begin April 18, and the Pistons are likely to open on April 19, against the East’s 8-seed, to be determined in next week’s play-in tournament.
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All-Star center Jalen Duren has been dominant in 24 games for the Pistons since returning from a two-game suspension, averaging 22.8 points on 67% shooting with 10.9 rebounds.
Here’s how and what to watch for in tonight’s Pistons vs. Bucks game, including the TV channel, streaming info, the lineups, injury report and betting odds.
Is Cade Cunningham playing today?
Yes. The Pistons’ superstar has been upgraded to available for the first time since suffering a collapsed left lung on March 17.
Pistons vs Bucks prediction
Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press: The Bucks are mired in Antetokounmpo-related controversy, coming off of a back-to-back against the Brooklyn Nets and have little incentive to win. The Pistons will be fully healthy for the first time in nearly a month. At home, this should be a win. The pick: Pistons 128, Bucks 110.
Pistons vs Bucks game time
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Pistons injury report vs Bucks
Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster.
Bucks injury report vs Pistons
Injury updates on players on the 15-man roster.
Pistons vs Bucks starting lineups today
Here are the projected Pistons-Bucks starting lineups:
Pistons vs Bucks odds
Odds provided by BetMGM as of Wednesday afternoon.
Pistons schedule
The Pistons have three games left before the playoffs begin.
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