Cade Cunningham is slated to suit up Wednesday night as the Detroit Pistons take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The 23‑year‑old guard missed 11 contests after a collapsed left lung forced him out against Washington on March 17. His return comes with Detroit riding an 8‑3 stretch and having secured home‑court advantage for the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Before the injury, Cunningham was averaging 24.5 points, 9.9 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 34.4 minutes per game across 61 appearances. Initially pegged to miss the season’s finale, he was listed as doubtful only recently, prompting optimism that the Pistons can field their floor general for the last three regular‑season games.

Detroit’s surge has positioned it as a serious contender, and Cunningham’s playmaking could tip the balance against a Bucks squad still seeking rhythm. With playoffs beginning April 18, the Pistons will aim to preserve their top seed while giving their star a chance to regain form before the postseason pressure mounts.

If Cunningham stays healthy, Detroit could enter the playoffs with one of the league’s most efficient backcourts. Opponents will now have to account for his near‑30‑point potential and elite distribution, factors that could shape early series dynamics and force rivals to adjust defensive schemes.