Nine games into the year, Cade Cunningham’s reputation as a clutch player is already playing out in real time.
The Detroit Pistons rookie entered the game in the fourth quarter with Detroit down two and having blown a large lead. But the rookie proved calm beyond his years.
Cold off the bench, he patiently knocked down an under control turnaround to tie the game. He followed that up with a drive and kick to a wide open Cory Joseph to take the lead. He then extended that lead with a drive and double clutch finish and an assist for a Frank Jackson three to go up five.