Since Cade Cunningham has joined the Detroit Pistons, he’s been involved in a lot of losing. The former No. 1 overall pick entered one of the toughest situations in the NBA for a young player, who was immediately given the keys to a franchise.

Through 32 games, they’ve matched their win total (14) from 2023-24. Cade Cunningham appears to be on the verge of becoming a young star, Malik Beasley is one of the NBA’s best 3-point shooters and the Pistons are in the Play-In Tournament race in the Eastern Conference.

The Pistons improved to 13-17 overall with Monday’s win, bringing them within a game of tying last season’s win total of 14 (with 68 losses). Cunningham finished with 20 points and 10 assists, his 14th time in 19 games reaching double-figures in assists.

The Detroit Pistons’ Monday night injury report for the matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers features the former No. 1 overall pick, Cade Cunningham. Cunn

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham continued his push for his first All-Star Game nod on Monday in Detroit's 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

When the Detroit Pistons drafted Cade Cunningham No. 1 overall in 2021, they hoped to land a prospect who could be a future pillar for the franchise. Now in his fourth season, the young guard appears ready to take on that mantle.