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Cade Cunningham excels with three-pointers in 2026 NBA playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Cade Cunningham excels with three-pointers in 2026 NBA playoffs

Summary

Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons showcased his shooting skills during the 2026 NBA playoffs. He increased his three-point shooting percentage to 40.2%, significantly higher than his regular season mark of 34.2%. In the postseason, Cunningham averaged 28.1 points per game and delivered standout performances, including a 45-point game against the Orlando Magic. Despite the Pistons falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Cunningham's ability to step up under pressure highlights his importance to the team. The Pistons are working to build a more balanced roster around him in the offseason.

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Status Watch

•Cunningham shot 40.2% from three-point range in playoffs.
•He averaged 28.1 points per game during postseason.
•Cunningham scored 45 points in a critical Game 5 against the Magic.
•Pistons lost to the Cavaliers in Eastern Conference Semifinals.
•Four new players with shooting proficiency join Pistons this summer.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Pistons’ Cade Cunningham Shot 3-Pointers At Elite Level In 2026 Playoffs

What they're saying

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When the lights were brightest, Detroit Pistons point guard Cade Cunningham turned into a clutch long-range sniper during the 2026 postseason
— Yahoo Sports

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