Crowds usually don’t cheer for a 4-of-14 performance.
Pistons fans were plugged in and trying to will each of Cade Cunningham’s shot attempts into the basket. Even though the stats don’t bear it out, it was a good showing for the rookie. It’s been an uphill climb for Cunningham in the first few games of his NBA career, trying to find a good rhythm and get a few shots to fall.
The climb is getting a little easier as Cunningham gets his feet under him. He knocked some of the rust off and looked more like the No. 1 overall pick — even if the numbers aren’t pretty just yet.