"Cunningham was injured Tuesday night when he collided with Washington's Tre Johnson while diving for a loose ball during the first quarter of the Pistons' 130-117 victory over the Wizards. He took awhile to get up but remained in the game for just over a minute before leaving for good at the 6:40 mark."
"ESPN reports that the "collapse of Cunningham's lung is considered mild" and "there is some optimism that Cunningham will be back in time for the start of the playoffs." The Pistons, who currently have a 3.5-game lead over the Boston Celtics atop the Eastern Conference standings, wrap up their season April 12 against the Indiana Pacers."
"Cunningham was drafted at No. 1 overall by Detroit in 2021 and has been an All-Star selection the past two seasons. He is averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists in 61 games this season but needs to play in at least four more games to be eligible for such honors as All-NBA team and MVP consideration."
Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons' All-Star guard, sustained a collapsed lung (left pneumothorax) during a collision with Washington's Tre Johnson while diving for a loose ball in the first quarter of Tuesday's game. Initially reported as back spasms, further testing revealed the lung collapse is considered mild. Cunningham will be reevaluated in two weeks and there is optimism he will return before the playoffs begin April 18. The 24-year-old, averaging 24.5 points and 9.9 assists per game, needs four more games to be eligible for All-NBA and MVP consideration. The Pistons lead the Eastern Conference by 3.5 games over Boston.
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