The Celtics dropped to fourth in the Eastern Conference with the loss. Detroit remained in first. But, Cunningham hasn’t forgotten about the tough times that helped this Pistons group, including the historic 28-game losing streak they had in 2023.

Teague calls Cunningham the frontrunner in the 2026 NBA MVP race because, unlike the other top contenders, he is the only legit star on his team.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won NBA MVP last year and led a star-laden Thunder team to its first title in Oklahoma City. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the star tandem in Denver, while Luka Doncic has LeBron James and Austin Reaves by his side on the Los Angeles Lakers.

Cade Cunningham’s two-way rise with the Pistons highlights elite defense, growing offense, and a championship-focused mindset.

Chandler Parsons had some huge praise for Cade Cunningham, who delivered another masterclass against the Boston Celtics.

It was a physical battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but the Detroit Pistons, behind Cade Cunningham, were able to defeat the Boston Celtics on Peacock NBA Monday.

The Detroit Pistons, first in the East, visit the Boston Celtics, third in the East, in a game streamed nationally on Peacock. Here's our prediction.

The Celtics had a chance to record their second win of the season against the Eastern Conference-leading Pistons. But they made too many mistakes.