Guard Cade Cunningham, who had 25 points, nine …

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham scored 25 points with nine rebounds and six assists but committed eight turnovers in a playoff game, as the team faces potential first-round elimination. Cunningham acknowledged the team's struggles, citing poor shooting, defensive lapses, and his own turnover issues. He noted that while he would have been shocked by the situation earlier, the team's current performance makes the outcome understandable. The Pistons have been outrebounded and unable to sustain consistent offensive or defensive execution.