Cunningham Returns From Collapsed Lung, Pistons Destroy Bucks
Published April 9, 2026 at 5:30 am
Cade Cunningham is back. And he’s picking up exactly where he left off.
The Pistons’ franchise cornerstone dropped a double-double — 13 points and 10 assists — in his return from a collapsed lung Wednesday night as Detroit absolutely demolished Milwaukee. This wasn’t a cautious comeback. Cunningham looked like he never left, running the offense with precision and getting his teammates involved from the jump.
A collapsed lung is serious. The kind of injury that makes you hold your breath (pun intended) when a star player comes back. But Cunningham proved he’s fully recovered and ready to lead Detroit down the stretch. The Pistons made a statement against the Bucks, showing they’re a force to be reckoned with heading into the playoffs.
This is what the Pistons have been waiting for. Their best player back. Their offense clicking. Their future looking bright again.
