"All-Star guard Cade Cunningham of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons has a collapsed lung and is expected to miss at least two weeks and possibly more, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Associated Press on Thursday. The exact timeline for a return to play is still unknown, the person said."
"Cunningham was hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with back spasms. He dove for a loose ball and collided into Wizards guard Tre Johnson, then seemed to be laboring until he checked out a minute later."
"Cunningham is averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists for the Pistons, who are on pace for their best season in nearly two decades. Detroit entered Thursday 49-19, three and a half games ahead of Boston for the top spot in the East with 14 games remaining."
"Cunningham has played in 61 games this season, so an extended absence could also mean he doesn't reach the 65-game threshold for eligibility for awards like the All-NBA team."
Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons sustained a collapsed lung injury during Tuesday's game against Washington and is expected to miss at least two weeks, with the exact return timeline uncertain. The injury occurred when Cunningham dove for a loose ball and collided with Wizards guard Tre Johnson, initially appearing as back spasms. Cunningham averages 24.5 points and 9.9 assists for the 49-19 Pistons, who lead the Eastern Conference. His extended absence could prevent him from reaching the 65-game threshold required for All-NBA team eligibility. The regular season concludes in less than four weeks, with Detroit's playoff run beginning April 18 or 19.
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