Cade Cunningham is preparing for the Detroit Pistons’ matchup against the Chicago Bulls with the intention of potentially getting a night off.
When the Pistons submitted their initial injury report, Cade Cunningham was on it, but he was listed as probable for the matchup. That was a sign he was more than likely going to play.
Now, the team is sprinkling in some uncertainty. When the Pistons updated their injury report on Wednesday afternoon, Cunningham’s status was changed. He was downgraded to questionable.
Why is Cade Cunningham on the Injury Report?
According to the Pistons, Cunningham is dealing with a wrist injury. As a result, he might need the night off to rest and recover.
However, the Pistons are playing the situation by ear. The star guard is likely a game-time decision for Wednesday’s action.
For the second season in a row, Cunningham has been avoiding any notable ailments. He missed three games earlier in the year, but since then, he’s been cleared for action and dominating as an All-Star candidate once again.
In his last time out, Cunningham checked in for 29 minutes against the New York Knicks. He led the way with 29 points, 13 assists, and three rebounds, as the Pistons picked up a 121-90 win over New York.
Overall, Cunningham is having the caliber of season that has placed him in the MVP discussion. The veteran guard has produced 26.7 points per game, while shooting 46 percent from the field and draining 34 percent from beyond the arc.
Along with his scoring, Cunningham has come down with 6.2 rebounds, dished out 9.7 assists, and snatched 1.5 steals per game. He’s been a driving force for the Pistons, who hold the Eastern Conference’s best record at 27-9.
On Wednesday, the Pistons and the Bulls are set for a 7 PM ET tip.