# PLAYOFF RISER: Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham PROVES He's NBA Title Material in Second Playoff Run

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Podcast: [Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pistons-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-pistons-771965)
Published: 2026-05-25T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Detroit Pistons fans have reason to believe: Cade Cunningham proves he can be the best player on an NBA championship team. Despite falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games, Cunningham’s playoff surge—upping his scoring and efficiency under heavy defensive pressure—signals a new era for Detroit. Is this the start of a Pistons dynasty? The conversation focused on Cunningham’s evolution as a playoff riser, his improved pull-up three-point shooting, and elite fourth-quarter performances. A key theme that emerged was the pressing need to cut down on turnovers, with advanced stats highlighting this as a crucial hurdle. The discussion explored how Cade’s offensive load compares to that of stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, and what his playoff growth means for the franchise’s future. Will Cade’s continued improvement make Detroit a true contender?

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