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Cade Cunningham could return for the Detroit Pistons<\/a>‘ home finale.<\/p>\n

The All-Star guard, who has missed 11 straight games since he suffered a collapsed left lung, was listed as questionable on the Pistons’ injury report Tuesday, April 7, ahead of their final home game of the season, against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network Detroit).<\/p>\n

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Isaiah Stewart, who has missed 13 in a row with a left calf strain, was also listed as questionable. It’s the first time the duo have been upgraded to questionable since suffering their respective injuries. But the Pistons (57-22) have continued to win without them, and appear to be finishing the regular season with momentum.<\/p>\n

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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena in Washington on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.<\/p>\n

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They officially clinched the No. 1 seed in the East<\/a> with their 116-93 road win Saturday over the Philadelphia 76ers, and have won eight of 11 games since Cunningham’s injury March 17 against the Washington Wizards. They’re coming off of a road loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday, when they were missing Tobias Harris, Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. The three veterans will be back against Milwaukee.<\/p>\n

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The Bucks are coming off of a back-to-back against the Brooklyn Nets and have been without Giannis Antetokounmpo for several weeks. It’s all but certain that Antetokounmpo, who hasn’t played since March 15, will also miss Wednesday’s game. Flint native Kyle Kuzma (right Achilles tendinopathy), Bobby Portis (left wrist sprain), Ryan Rollins (left hip strain), Gary Trent Jr. (left hip pointer), Myles Turner (left hip sprain) and Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee synovitis) all missed Tuesday’s game in Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

After Wednesday, the Pistons conclude the regular season with a two-game road trip against the Charlotte Hornets (on Friday), and Indiana Pacers (on Sunday).<\/p>\n

The NBA playoffs begin April 18, and the Pistons are likely to open on April 19, against the East’s 8-seed, to be determined in next week’s play-in tournament.<\/p>\n

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Pistons battle 76ers with chance to lock up 1-seed in Eastern Conference<\/p>\n

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

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Pistons battle 76ers with chance to lock up 1-seed in Eastern Conference<\/p>\n

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

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2 \/ 3<\/p>\n

Pistons battle 76ers with chance to lock up 1-seed in Eastern Conference<\/p>\n

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

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3 \/ 3<\/p>\n

Pistons battle 76ers with chance to lock up 1-seed in Eastern Conference<\/p>\n

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris dunks the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena, April 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

All-Star center Jalen Duren has been dominant in 24 games for the Pistons since returning from a two-game suspension, averaging 22.8 points on 67% shooting with 10.9 rebounds.<\/p>\n

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Here’s how and what to watch for in tonight’s Pistons vs. Bucks game, including the TV channel, streaming info, the lineups, injury report and betting odds.<\/p>\n

Is Cade Cunningham playing today?<\/p>\n

Possibly. The Pistons’ superstar has been upgraded to questionable for the first time since suffering a collapsed left lung on March 17.<\/p>\n

Pistons vs Bucks prediction<\/p>\n

Omari Sankofa II<\/a>, Detroit Free Press: The Bucks are mired in Antetokounmpo-related controversy, coming off of a back-to-back against the Brooklyn Nets and have little incentive to win. The Pistons may be fully healthy for the first time in nearly a month. At home, this should be a win. The pick: Pistons 128, Bucks 110.<\/p>\n

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Pistons vs Bucks game time<\/p>\n

Matchup:\u00a0East 1-seed Pistons (57-22) vs. East 11-seed Bucks (31-47).<\/p>\n

Date:\u00a0Wednesday, April 8.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0Little Caesars Arena<\/p>\n

Pistons vs Bucks TV channel<\/p>\n

TV channel:\u00a0FanDuel Sports Network Detroit.<\/p>\n

Pistons injury report vs Bucks<\/p>\n

Injury updates<\/a> on players on the 15-man roster.<\/p>\n

QUESTIONABLE:\u00a0Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart<\/p>\n

Bucks injury report vs Pistons<\/p>\n

Injury updates<\/a> on players on the 15-man roster.<\/p>\n

Pistons vs Bucks starting lineups today<\/p>\n

Here are the projected Pistons-Bucks starting lineups:<\/p>\n

Pistons:\u00a0Daniss Jenkins (PG), Duncan Robinson (G\/F), Ausar Thompson (F), Tobias Harris, (PF\/C), Jalen Duren (C).<\/p>\n

Bucks:\u00a0Cormac Ryan (G), Ousmane Dieng (G\/F), AJ Green (G\/F), Taurean Prince (F), Jericho Sims (C)<\/p>\n

Off the bench for the Pistons: Caris LeVert (G\/F), Kevin Huerter (G\/F), Javonte Green (G\/F), Ron Holland II (F).<\/p>\n

Off the bench for the Bucks: Pete Nance (F), Thanasis Antetokounmpo (F)<\/p>\n

Pistons vs Bucks odds<\/p>\n

Odds provided by BetMGM<\/a> as of Monday evening.<\/p>\n

Pistons schedule<\/p>\n

The Pistons have three games left before the playoffs begin.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 8: vs. Milwaukee Bucks.<\/p>\n

Friday, April 10: at Charlotte Hornets.<\/p>\n

Sunday, April 12: at Indiana Pacers.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, April 14: NBA Play-In Tournament begins.<\/p>\n

Saturday, April 18: NBA playoffs begin. (No. 1 seeds expected to play April 19.)<\/p>\n

Watch the most recent episode of our podcast, “The Pistons Pulse,\u201d streamed live weekly on the Detroit Free Press YouTube channel<\/a> or listen wherever you get podcasts.<\/p>\n

Contact\u00a0Omari Sankofa II<\/a>\u00a0at osankofa@freepress.com. Follow him\u00a0on Bluesky<\/a>\u00a0and\/or\u00a0X @omarisankofa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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