Teague calls Cunningham the frontrunner in the 2026 NBA MVP race because, unlike the other top contenders, he is the only legit star on his team.

The Celtics dropped to fourth in the Eastern Conference with the loss. Detroit remained in first. But, Cunningham hasn’t forgotten about the tough times that helped this Pistons group, including the historic 28-game losing streak they had in 2023.

Chandler Parsons had some huge praise for Cade Cunningham, who delivered another masterclass against the Boston Celtics.

Cade Cunningham’s two-way rise with the Pistons highlights elite defense, growing offense, and a championship-focused mindset.

Per NBA.com, Cunningham’s 183 points as the pick-and-roll ball handler are third in the association to only NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell. Duren’s 68 points as the pick-and-roll roll man trails only Nikola Vučević and DeAndre Ayton. Duren is tied with three-time MVP Nikola Jokić for the third spot.

It was a physical battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but the Detroit Pistons, behind Cade Cunningham, were able to defeat the Boston Celtics on Peacock NBA Monday.

Cade Cunningham’s scoring surge highlights today’s top NBA player props, with analysts eyeing his efficiency and usage for another big night.

"I think we're the best team in the league, and we're going to continue to show it," Jalen Duren said after Friday's victory over the Hawks.