Cade Cunningham was named an Eastern Conference All-Star starter for the first time, a milestone that reflects both his breakout season and Detroit’s rise to the top of the NBA standings.

The Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 104-103 on Monday night at Little Caesars Arena, and Cunningham has led Detroit to the best record in the Eastern Conference at 31-10. He has averaged 25.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 9.8 assists and 1.4 steals through 36 games.

Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff had plenty of praise to shine on point guard Cade Cunningham for his historic All-Star achievement.

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham has officially put the NBA on notice, as he was announced as an All-Star starter to the new format, USA vs. the World basketball game.

The Pistons reach the midway point of the season with the league's second-best record. Here is how each player has fared after 41 games.

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Tobias Harris led with 25 points as the Pistons overcame a rough shooting night by Cade Cunningham in a 104-103 win over Boston.

Duncan Robinson y Cade Cunningham anotaron 16 puntos cada uno en un duelo en que se limitaron sus minutos, y los Pistons de Detroit trituraron el sábado 121-78 a los