Detroit Pistons surge to second in the East as Cade Cunningham delivers superstar performances in crunch time. Can this young core sustain their breakout momentum and transform Detroit’s playoff hopes? Ku Khahil breaks down Cunningham’s explosive fourth-quarter scoring, Jalen Duren’s dominant two-way play—including a monster 22-point, 22-rebound night—and Isaiah Stewart's rise as a rim protector. The episode highlights Ausar Thompson and Ron Holland’s defensive energy and key contributions, explores why Duren may be worth a max rookie extension, and examines the Pistons’ remarkable improvement on both ends of the floor. With defensive rating spikes, clutch scoring, and a 6–2 record, Detroit’s development trajectory takes center stage ahead of their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Can the Pistons’ up-and-coming stars maintain their elite play and silence preseason doubters? Tune in for a sharp analysis of Detroit’s exciting evolution.