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Pistons predicted to land $150 million All-Star to help Cade Cunningham as playoff upset looms
TL;DR
The Detroit Pistons are predicted to acquire a $150 million All-Star to support Cade Cunningham as they face a potential playoff upset against the Orlando Magic, who lead the series 3-1.
Key points
- Pistons predicted to acquire a $150 million All-Star
- Cade Cunningham needs support as playoffs loom
- Pistons are down 3-1 against the Magic
- Detroit's season could end in Game 5
- Jalen Duren's struggles highlight the need for a strong teammate
Detroit PistonsOrlando MagicCade CunninghamJalen Duren
Pistons predicted to land $150 million All-Star to help Cade Cunningham as playoff upset looms originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Cade Cunningham needs some help.
Cunningham's Detroit Pistons, the East's No.1 seed, are on the verge of suffering a huge upset in the first round of the playoffs. The eighth-seeded Orlando Magic have taken a 3-1 lead in their first-round series -- and other than a blowout loss at Little Caesars Arena in Game 2, the Magic have shown an intensity that has unsettled the 60-win Pistons.
Detroit's season could end as soon as Wednesday night in Game 5. Though the Pistons' core of Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson appears ironclad for the future, Duren's significant struggles against the Magic only further highlight how badly Cunningham needs a bonafide running mate to take Detroit to the next level.
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Cunningham is averaging 29.5 points per game in the Orlando series. But the Magic have taken advantage his high usage rate, and their swarming defense has found numerous ways to turn him over. Cunningham has 24 turnovers in the past three games, the most over that span in NBA history.
Q&A
Who is the $150 million All-Star predicted to join the Pistons?
The specific All-Star player has not been named in the predictions.
What is the current playoff situation for the Pistons against the Magic?
The Pistons are down 3-1 in their first-round playoff series against the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic.
How could the Pistons' playoff performance impact Cade Cunningham's future?
A disappointing playoff exit may highlight the need for additional talent to support Cunningham and improve the team's competitiveness.
