Cade Cunningham lays out ‘madhouse’ expectations for Pistons fans in Game 7

May 16, 2026 - 06:00

Cade Cunningham is looking forward to how Detroit fans will be for Game 7 after the Pistons stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road in Game 6 on Friday night.

Cunningham is going through the fifth season of his NBA career with the Pistons. He is progressing through his second playoff run, shining as one of the best rising stars in the league.

Cunningham and Detroit had serious stakes going into Game 6. They faced elimination after losing Game 5 at home, needing to win Game 6 on the road.

They got the job done, dominating Cleveland in the second half to bring the series back to Detroit for one last game. Cunningham reflected on the win after the contest, per reporter Hunter Patterson. The star guard is excited to see what Detroit fans have in store for Game 7, expecting the energy to be high.

“It’s going to be a madhouse in there. The crowd is going to come to play as well. They want to insert themselves in the game, I know that. … We’re excited to get back to the crib,” Cunningham said.

Cade Cunningham on what he expects the atmosphere at LCA to be like for another Game 7:
“It’s going to be a madhouse in there. The crowd is going to come to play as well. They want to insert themselves in the game, I know that. … We’re excited to get back to the crib.” pic.twitter.com/X2BPmyGGo2
— Hunter Patterson (@HunterPatterson) May 16, 2026

How Cade Cunningham, Pistons played against Cavaliers

Cade Cunningham and the Pistons redeem themselves after losing Game 5 at home, returning the favor to the Cavaliers in Game 6.

Both teams have been even throughout the first half, as Detroit only led 54-51 at halftime. The Pistons came alive in the last 24 minutes of regulation, outmatching the Cavaliers 61-43 in that stretch. Six players scored in double-digits for Detroit in the win, including Cunningham. Paul Reed was crucial off the bench with 17 points, six rebounds, one assist, and a block. Jalen Duren produced 15 points and 11 rebounds, Daniss Jenkins had 15 points, while Duncan Robinson put up 14 points. Meanwhile, Ausar Thompson provided 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists, four steals, and a block.The Pistons will look forward to their series finale against the Cavaliers at home. For a spot to face the Knicks in the East Finals, Game 7 will commence on May 17.

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