Cade Cunningham steps in to protect rookie teammate during heated Pistons-Knicks clash
Tensions were high at Little Caesars Arena as the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks continued their physical series in Game 4. After rookie Ron Holland forced a turnover by stripping the ball from Karl-Anthony Towns, things quickly escalated. Towns grabbed and tripped Holland, who then stood over him, shouting in frustration.Before the situation could spiral, Cade Cunningham, the Pistons' All-Star guard, stepped in. Cunningham shoved Holland away from Towns, effectively calming the confrontation before it could lead to technical fouls or even an ejection. In a game where Detroit needed every available player, Cunningham's quick thinking may have saved a crucial piece of their rotation.Detroit Pistons fans scream 'sell the team' as historic losing streak continuesCade Cunningham's leadership on full displayCunningham, experiencing his first NBA postseason, has proven to be far more than just a scoring machine. Averaging 26.0 […]