The Detroit Pistons are at home on Friday night as they face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit enters Friday's contest amid a two-game winning streak and they have also won six of their last 10 games.
They will look to extend their winning streak to three games against a Cavaliers team that is on the second night of a back-to-back after they defeated the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday.
Cleveland has also been red-hot as of late as they have won three consecutive games and six of their last 10 matchups.
Unfortunately for Detroit, they will once again be without their superstar point guard Cade Cunningham in Friday's game as they have ruled him out due to a calf injury.
Cade Cunningham will miss tomorrow's game against the Cavaliers due to the left calf contusion #Pistons
— Eric Vincent (@IAmEricVincent) March 27, 2025
Cunningham has missed Detroit's last two games due to the left calf contusion but the Pistons have been able to grab two victories while he has been out.
Despite that, Cunningham's injury is a massive blow for the Pistons, especially as they are set to take on the best team in the Eastern Conference in the Cavaliers on Friday.
Of course, Cunningham has had a breakout season this year as he is currently the frontrunner to win the NBA's Most Improved Player Award.
This season, the former first overall pick is averaging 25.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 35.4% from three-point range.
With Cunningham sidelined against the Cavaliers, the Pistons will likely continue to start Dennis Schroder in his place and Marcus Sasser should also see an increased role off the bench.
The good news for Detroit is that Cunningham is the only player listed on their injury report outside of Jaden Ivey who is set to miss the rest of the regular season while he continues to rehab a broken leg.
Fans can catch Friday's matchup between the Cavaliers and Pistons at 7:00 p.m. EST.
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This story was originally published March 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM.