{"id":647713,"date":"2026-03-08T20:36:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T20:36:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/647713\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T20:36:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T20:36:22","slug":"is-cunningham-playing-vs-heat-after-missing-collapse-vs-nets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/647713\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Cunningham playing vs. Heat after missing collapse vs. Nets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Detroit Pistons<\/a> find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they look to end a three-game losing streak when they take on the surging Miami Heat<\/a>. Detroit suffered a dramatic collapse against the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> in the absence of Cade Cunningham last time around, blowing a 23-point lead<\/a> in the second half as Michael Porter Jr. and Ziaire Williams combined for 53 points.<\/p>\n

However, they have been given a major boost as Cade Cunningham is listed as probable on the official injury report<\/a>. Detroit is still missing Caris LeVert and Ausar Thompson due to injuries while Wendell Moore Jr. and Isaac Jones out on G League assignments. Of course, the Heat are also struggling with injuries.<\/p>\n

Simone Fontecchio (groin strain), Nikola Jovic (low back injury management), Norman Powell (groin strain) and Andrew Wiggins (toe inflammation) are all ruled out, while Keshad Johnson and Jahmir Young remain unavailable on G League assignment and Terry Rozier is away from the team. However, the Heat have been resurgent in recent games<\/a> and are currently on a four-game winning run.<\/p>\n

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Cade Cunningham injury status vs. Heat\"DetroitRick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n

Cade Cunningham is officially listed as probable due to a left quad contusion, which suggests he is likely to play. Detroit held him out during the loss to Brooklyn largely as a precaution, but the Pistons struggled to create in the second half and will welcome their best player back.<\/p>\n

The Pistons have an offensive rating of 118.8 when Cunningham is on the floor compared to just 107.7 when he sits. Detroit\u2019s net rating also jumps from 2.8 without him to 10.3 with him, underlining his MVP-level impact.<\/p>\n

Cunningham has averaged 25.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 9.8 assists per game and has been the offensive engine for a team that currently has a 45-17 record, the best in the East and the third-best in the entire NBA.<\/p>\n

Detroit\u2019s loss to Brooklyn proved his value. The Pistons struggled to generate shots late as Tobias Harris led the team with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Jalen Duren added 17 points and 14 boards.<\/p>\n

Detroit and Miami have split their two meetings this season, with each team winning on the road. That makes Sunday\u2019s game the decisive matchup in the season series.<\/p>\n

Pistons injury report<\/p>\n

Cade Cunningham \u2014 Probable (Left quadriceps contusion)<\/p>\n

Ausar Thompson \u2014 Out (Right ankle sprain)<\/p>\n

Caris LeVert \u2014 Out (Left wrist sprain)<\/p>\n

Isaac Jones \u2014 Out (G League two-way)<\/p>\n

Wendell Moore Jr. \u2014 Out (G League two-way)<\/p>\n

Heat injury report<\/p>\n

Simone Fontecchio \u2014 Out (Left groin strain)<\/p>\n

Nikola Jovic \u2014 Out (Low back injury management)<\/p>\n

Norman Powell \u2014 Out (Right groin strain)<\/p>\n

Andrew Wiggins \u2014 Out (Left big toe inflammation)<\/p>\n

Terry Rozier \u2014 Out (Not with team)<\/p>\n

Keshad Johnson \u2014 Out (G League assignment)<\/p>\n

Jahmir Young \u2014 Out (G League two-way)<\/p>\n

Davion Mitchell \u2014 Available (Left shoulder contusion)<\/p>\n

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