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Cade Cunningham shines as Pistons finish preseason 3-1

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 5:13 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Cade Cunningham shines as Pistons finish preseason 3-1

Summary

The Detroit Pistons concluded their 2026-27 preseason with a 3-1 record, demonstrating strong team dynamics. Cade Cunningham continued to excel, showcasing leadership and improved three-point shooting. Despite some areas requiring adjustment, Jalen Duren's notable performance and the promising play of rookie Ebuka Okorie contribute to an optimistic outlook. The regular season is set to begin soon, with the team looking to build on its successful preseason.

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Status Watch

•Cade Cunningham averaged 23.9 points and 9.9 assists last season.
•Jalen Duren scored 24 points in his best preseason game against Minnesota.
•Ebuka Okorie averaged over 10 points in four preseason games.
•The Pistons showed a commitment to defense during preseason.
•Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff aims to ease Duren's return into the season.

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The Detroit Pistons used their 2026-27 preseason schedule to get many of their new pieces in sync. Their 3-1 exhibition record showed the team is still committed to defense and working together to find success on the basketball court. After last season’s 60-win regular season and newfound postseason success for the Pistons , Detroit will have […] The post Cade for MVP? Plus 3 more important Pistons preseason takeaways appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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