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Cunningham finished Wednesday's win over the Thunder with 29 points (11-of-16 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 13 assists, three steals, three blocks, three three-pointers, and five rebounds — a double-double that came alongside eight turnovers.
Fantasy Impact
He's been drawing early MVP attention, and it's not hard to see why — he's been the engine of the team with the league's best record, and with some contenders potentially falling short of the 65-game eligibility requirement, his case could get stronger as the season winds down.
Cunningham racked up 10 assists and three blocks to go with 16 points, six rebounds, two steals, and two three-pointers Monday, but the box score was defined by a 5-of-26 shooting performance in the loss to the Spurs.
Fantasy Impact
The double-double and just three turnovers on 10 assists kept the fantasy damage manageable, but the field goal efficiency is difficult to overlook at that volume.
Cade Cunningham flirted with a triple-double for the Pistons Saturday night, dishing out 13 assists, grabbing nine rebounds, and scoring 18 points (7-16 FG, 3-6 3PT, 1-1 FT) while also blocking three shots and recording one steal in a 126-110 win over the Bulls.
Fantasy Impact
Cunningham continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing eight or more rebounds, dishing out 13 assists, and scoring 18 or more points in each of his last two games in returning from the all-star break. The guard is firmly in the MVP conversation as the season enters the stretch run while leading a physical Detroit starting five, averaging 25.5 points, 1.4 steals, 5.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game while carrying a 30.0% usage rate so far this season.
Cade Cunningham scored 42 points (17-34 FG, 5-11 3PT, 3-3 FT) to go along with eight rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and two blocks in the Pistons 126-111 win over the Knicks.
Fantasy Impact
Cunningham put the team on his back as he got whatever he want all night no matter who was guarding him. He filled the stat sheet, while finishing just two rebounds shy of a triple-double. He'll look to continue to lead the top team in the East.
Cade Cunningham scored a game-high 28 points (9-14 FG, 6-11 3PT, 4-6 FT) and added seven rebounds, nine assists, three steals, and a block in Detroit's 113-95 win over Toronto on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Cunningham tied a season-high with six three-pointers and finished with his best field goal percentage in a game since going 11-of-17 (64.7%) on January 5. Cunningham has reached double figures in scoring in all 47 games this season - and in 129 consecutive contests dating back to a nine-point effort on March 3, 2024. He is averaging 24.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.8 assists in six February games and remains one of the premier fantasy players in the league.