Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham left Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Wizards with back spasms.
Cunningham is a two-time All-Star who is among the leaders in the NBA MVP race.
Cunningham’s Injury and Exit
Cunningham appeared to suffer an injury early in the first quarter while diving for a loose ball. He played for a few more minutes before being taken out at the 6:40 mark.
During the second quarter, the team announced that he would not return to the game.
Impact on Postseason Awards
Cunningham has played in 61 games this season. To qualify for major postseason awards like MVP and All-NBA teams, a player must appear in 65 games.
Cunningham’s Season Stats
Cunningham is averaging 25 points, 10 assists and 5.6 rebounds this season. He had six points and two rebounds in 5 minutes, 20 seconds on Tuesday night before leaving the game.