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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 21: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks at his elbow after hard fall against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on February 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayden Mack/Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the Detroit Pistons are playing the Washington Wizards (in Washington, D.C.).
Cade Cunningham had six points, two rebounds and one steal while shooting 2/3 from the field and 0/1 from three-point range in five minutes of playing time.
However, he got injured during the game.
Detroit Pistons Make Cade Cunningham Announcement
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 09: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 09, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
The Pistons have now announced that the former Oklahoma State star will be out for the remainder of the night.
Pistons PR wrote: “Cade Cunningham (Back Spasms) will not return vs. WAS.”
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 14: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons (R), who sat out the game with an injury, greets teammate Daniss Jenkins #24 following a win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena on November 14, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
The status of Cunningham going forward will be something to watch.
He is in the middle of another excellent year with averages of 24.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 10.1 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 34.7% from three-point range in 60 games.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 09: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 09, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Cunningham And The Pistons
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 12: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons is introduced prior to playing the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena on March 12, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The Pistons are the first seed in the Eastern Conference with a 48-19 record in 67 games.
They have won five out of their last ten games (and are 22-11 on the road).
Following Tuesday’s game, the two teams will face off (again) on Thursday.
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – MARCH 12: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons looks on in the second half while playing the Philadelphia 76ers at Little Caesars Arena on March 12, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Cunningham was the first pick in the 2021 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball.
He is in his fifth year (all with Detroit).
Last season, Cunningham helped lead the Pistons back to the NBA playoffs for the first time since 2019 (when they still had Blake Griffin).
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – JANUARY 04: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons shoots against Nae’qwan Tomlin #35 and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Rocket Arena on January 04, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Wizards Right Now
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 24: Trae Young #3 of the Washington Wizards speaks to the media prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
The Wizards came into play as the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 16-51 record in 67 games.
They are in the middle of a 12-game losing streak (and 11-23 at home).