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Cade Cunningham Opens Up on Special Pistons Bond After Playoff Elimination
Cunningham said the Pistons bonded more than any team he has played on as Detroit’s playoff run ended with a 131-100 loss, officials said.
- On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Detroit Pistons' playoff run ended at Little Caesars Arena with a 131-100 Game 7 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, closing the door on an Eastern Conference Finals berth.
- Cleveland dominated with over 50% shooting compared to Detroit's 35%, while the Pistons struggled to generate offense beyond Cade Cunningham; head coach J.B. Bickerstaff noted the Cavaliers "came out with a force and a pace that we weren't able to match."
- Reflecting on the season after the loss, Cunningham stated, "We bonded more than any other team that I've had in the NBA," while teammate Ausar Thompson said quietly, "I'm not going to forget this."
- Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff rejected disappointment claims, telling reporters, "I'll never be disappointed in effort." The Pistons finished with a 60-win season and won their first playoff series since 2008.
- President of basketball operations Trajan Langdon faces critical decisions on free agents Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, and Kevin Huerter with $135 million in available salary to strengthen the roster around Cunningham.
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