Detroit Pistons Survive Thriller, New Starting Lineup Thrives With Cade Cunningham

Can the Detroit Pistons’ latest victory over the Miami Heat signal a turning point for the team? With Cade Cunningham’s near-superstar performance and Ausar Thompson’s breakout game, the Pistons showcased their potential in a thrilling overtime win.

Explore how Cunningham’s impressive 20-point, 18-assist, and 11-rebound game is reshaping expectations for the Pistons’ future. Discover why Thompson’s defensive prowess and shooting improvements make him a strong candidate for the starting lineup. The episode also breaks down the Pistons’ strategic salary cap maneuvers involving Paul Reed, highlighting the front office’s savvy financial decisions.

Don’t miss this engaging analysis of the Pistons’ evolving strategy and potential lineup changes. Tune in for exclusive insights into the team’s path to success.

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29 comments

  4. Davion Mitchell is available!!!! Larry Nance is available(JB knows him well) at least do that..to settle down this team and then see what we have and what we need moving forward!

  6. MALIK BEASLEY NEEDS FUCKING STARTING MINUTES!!! ive seen enough from Beasley to where he Deserves to be in the starting lineup from Now on!!!! Ivey is coming off the bench!!! I know yall will scoff and complain about ivey off the bench but BEASLEY HAS PROVED HIS WORTH everytime hes in the starting lineup.

  8. I wanted the Pistons to sign a 2 that could start instead of Ivey at the end of last season, but at this point in the season I don't know if Beasley starting for Ivey is necessary. But Ausar over THJ is not even really a question as long as they are happy with his fitness, he was still getting pretty gassed in this last game. I also don't worry too much about who starts, for me it's more important who is on the floor at the end of games. A lot more important.

  10. I, unfortunately, had to miss this game for a Christmas party. While I’m excited for a win and closing out the game in OT, let’s remember it is one game. Sure, they are going to look better with Ausar, that was a known quantity. We were just waiting until he could play. But we, for some reason, match up well with Miami. I’m happy to roll with this lineup for a while, but going to wait to see how we do against multiple teams until I am convinced it is the solution. We are still undersized and not great defensively.

  11. This game shouldn't of EVEN went to OVERTIME, should of played the foul game. Not fouling ALMOST cost us the game. Luckily THJ went on a HEATER fo us, but a wins a win.

  12. Cade was fantastic for 3.5 quarters but was primarily responsible for the Piston's collapse at the end of the 4th. Put it all on himself with disastrous results as Miami saw it coming and double/tripple teamed him. Fault Bickerstaff for failing to get ball and player movement. I think you can see a glimpse of why Cleveland moved on. Also, why was Fonteccio and not Holland on the floor for quarter ending defense? Glad to see how the Pistons performed starting Beasley. This (should) raise some difficult questions about Ivey. Finally, for all his physical skills, Duran continues to take plays off, make stupid mistakes and then make things worse by showing off an attitude. Certainly does not appear that the coaching staff is getting through to him.

  14. You should’ve watched the going to work era. Especially during the playoffs I know you were too young however we used to come from behind all the time, be down 30 and win. Those were wild.

  22. Youre right ausar needs to start with beasley alongside cade. Ivey should be like a 6th man not really a starter or a bench player but kinda like a mid starter. Then he can play that backup point guard position giving cade rest playing against researves will give our bench more point production

  25. Pistons vs Heat has been nuts this year. Both crazy odds for the Heat to get back in it and tie it up at the end to force OT and then shenanigans happening leading to a Pistons W

  27. I knew Ausar was ultra-athletic, but MAN!! Also, we have to appreciate how difficult that winning lay-up that Cade hit! Cade was forced into a horrible angle to kiss that shot perfectly off the glass… And the 18 assists!

  29. Ku kukahil I would like to introduce myself my name is DeAndre E.C. Johnson the creator of Celestial Heroes comics it's a anime about Archangel and demons I want your blessing on sharing my story with your audience let's go pistons and we will make the playoffs let's go!

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