Cade Cunningham Suffers Hip Injury in Pistons' OT Loss to Hornets
The Pistons' star guard left the game late in regulation after a hard fall, and his status remains uncertain ahead of their next matchup.
- Cade Cunningham exited Detroit's overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a left hip injury sustained in the final minute of regulation after a hard fall.
- Cunningham, who led the Pistons with 27 points and 10 assists, did not return for overtime, leaving the team without their top scorer in the critical moments of the game.
- The Pistons lost 123-121 despite a strong comeback effort in the fourth quarter, erasing a 20-point deficit before falling short in overtime.
- Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball led the Hornets with 38 and 35 points respectively, marking a historic scoring performance for the franchise.
- Detroit head coach J.B. Bickerstaff declined to provide an update on Cunningham’s condition, leaving uncertainty about his availability for Saturday's game against the Magic.