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Pistons Star Cade Cunningham Exits Game with Back Spasms

3/19/2026

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Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons guard, left the game against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter with back spasms after diving for a loose ball, exiting at 6:40.
Cunningham, a two-time All-Star, averages 25 points, 10 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game.
The Pistons are missing center Isaiah Stewart and face challenges as they aim for the Eastern Conference's top seed.
The Pistons have not announced a recovery timetable for Cunningham.

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Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons guard, left the game against the Washington Wizards in the first quarter with back spasms after diving for a loose ball, exiting at 6:40.
Cunningham, a two-time All-Star, averages 25 points, 10 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game.
The Pistons are missing center Isaiah Stewart and face challenges as they aim for the Eastern Conference's top seed.
The Pistons have not announced a recovery timetable for Cunningham.