Cunningham had 24 points on 10-of-25 shooting and 11 assists in Thursday’s 118-116 Game 3 loss. He flourished in Game 2 (33 points, 12 rebounds) and the Pistons prevailed. But when he’s even been a little bit off, they’ve lost. Bickerstaff said the Knicks will keep OG Anunoby on Cunningham as much as they can.

Cade Cunningham reacts to Pistons' 118-116 loss to New York Knicks in Game 3 of first-round playoff series Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Detroit.