The Detroit Pistons enjoyed a dominant first quarter before holding on down the stretch to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 at home in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Cunningham came up with three elimination-game gems as Detroit rallied from 3-1 down to beat Orlando

Tuesday’s NBA Playoff action brings two very different conference semifinals, as the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are massive favorites in Game 1 ag

Cade Cunningham lifted Detroit to a 116-94 Game 7 win over Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, sending Detroit to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pistons withstood a 38-point outburst from Banchero to advance to the second round for the first time since 2008, powered by 32 points from Cunningham.

Cade Cunningham has fully arrived after leading the Pistons to a 3-1 comeback.

It didn't take long for the narrative to flip around Cade Cunningham. When the No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons fell into a 3-1 hole against the Orlando Magic, critics were ready to cool off his rising hype. Even Kendrick Perkins, one of Cunningham's loudest supporters for an All-NBA First Team nod, became a target for backing him so strongly.

Highlights from the 2nd round playoff game 1.

The Pistons star’s unusual look has a serious reason behind it during the NBA playoffs.