The Pistons’ star guard landed awkwardly on his back after going up for a dunk only to be fouled by Cam Whitmore. He started clutching at his back and was slow to get up and move over to the Pistons bench before eventually exiting the court.

Tyrese Maxey, who had 33 points and seven assists on the night, gave his respect to Cunningham. The two Texas natives had a head-to-head battle that the Pistons ended up on top in, but the Sixers were unable to really slow down the 5-year guard out of Oklahoma State.

A former Detroit Piston had a hilarious response after Cade Cunningham pulverized him at the rim on Sunday night.

By all indications, Cunningham has taken the proverbial leap into superstardom and maintains that his belief in himself never wavered, even through the difficult seasons, while also crediting the city of Detroit and the Pistons franchise for not losing faith.

Cade Cunningham scored 30 for the third straight game and the fourth time in five as the Pistons routed the Nets, 125-107.

On a night when the Detroit Pistons didn’t have enough, they found just enough to escape with the win. They outlasted a surging Philadelphia 76ers 111-108 for their sixth consecutive victory. A turnaround 11-footer gave the Pistons a three-point lead with 17 seconds ensured the Sixers needed a 3-pointer to tie.