Pistons Cruise Past Bucks in Cade Cunningham's Return

Detroit star's double-double leads team to 58th win of the season

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the energy and movement of a basketball game, with overlapping planes of bright colors and angular shapes representing the players and the action on the court.Cade Cunningham's return sparks the Pistons' offense in a decisive victory over the Bucks.Charlotte Today

In his return to the lineup, Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to a convincing 137-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Cunningham recorded a double-double with 13 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds, helping the Pistons improve to 58-22 on the season.

Why it matters

The Pistons are chasing their first 60-win season in nearly two decades, and Cunningham's return provides a major boost as they look to secure victories over Charlotte and Indiana in their final two games.

The details

Cunningham missed several games due to injury but made an immediate impact in his return, orchestrating the Pistons' offense and helping them pull away from the Bucks in the second half. Detroit's balanced scoring attack, with six players reaching double figures, proved too much for Milwaukee to handle.

  • The Pistons defeated the Bucks 137-111 on April 9, 2026.

The players

Cade Cunningham

The star point guard for the Detroit Pistons, who returned from injury to record a double-double in the team's victory over the Bucks.

Detroit Pistons

The NBA team that improved to 58-22 on the season with the win over the Bucks, putting them in position to reach 60 wins for the first time in nearly two decades.

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What they’re saying

“Cade's return was a huge boost for us. He sets the tone and gets everyone involved, and that's what we needed tonight against a tough Bucks team.”

— Dwane Casey, Head Coach, Detroit Pistons

What’s next

The Pistons will look to secure their 60th win of the season in their final two games against the Charlotte Hornets and Indiana Pacers.

The takeaway

Cade Cunningham's return from injury provided an immediate spark for the Detroit Pistons, who are on the verge of reaching a significant milestone with their first 60-win season in nearly 20 years.