The Detroit Pistons are absolutely rolling to kick off the NBA season, sitting pretty at a perfect 3-0. And if you had any doubts about this squad, Cade Cunningham just sent a crystal-clear message, basically telling everyone to take a seat.
Cade Calls Out The Noise After 3-0 Start
Nobody expected the Pistons to come out firing like this, right? It’s been the “Detroit vs. Everybody” mentality for a minute, and sometimes it feels like the whole league is counting them out. But a 3-0 record? That’s hard to argue with. After their 106-93 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, and just days before their next big test, starting guard Cade Cunningham didn’t mince words. He specifically called out the doubters, telling Hunter Patterson of The Athletic on X, “It don’t matter. We’re going to keep on going and let whatever people that are talking about us say whatever they want to say about us.” Talk about putting a target on your back, or rather, daring people to keep talking!
Next Up: Reigning Champs Who Haven’t Won A Game
Cunningham’s message couldn’t come at a more perfect time. The Pistons are heading into Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night to face the New York Knicks, who just happen to be the reigning NBA champions. But here’s the kicker: the Knicks haven’t won a single game this season. Not one. So, you’ve got a Pistons team riding high at 3-0, with their star guard publicly challenging the naysayers, going up against a winless defending champion absolutely desperate for a W on their home court. That’s a recipe for fireworks. Numbers don’t lie, and if Detroit keeps winning, a lot of people are going to have egg on their face.
It’s going to be a battle in New York on Tuesday. Can the Pistons keep their perfect record alive and truly silence the critics, or will the desperate Knicks finally get off the mark and prove why they’re the reigning champs? Either way, Cade Cunningham has made it clear: the Pistons aren’t backing down from anyone.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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