Cade Cunningham Addresses Jalen Duren's Struggles

Cade Cunningham believes Jalen Duren will bounce back from his underwhelming series.

The Detroit Pistons lost 113-105 to the Orlando Magic in Game 3.

Cade Cunningham scored 27 points but had 9 turnovers.

Jalen Duren had 8 points and 9 rebounds on 3/10 shooting.

Cunningham's performance was not enough to secure a win for the Pistons.

The team relies on Duren to deliver solid numbers every night.

Duren's struggles have contributed to the Pistons' trouble in the series.

The Pistons need both Duren and Cunningham to live up to their All-Star expectations.

Cunningham told reporters that Duren is confident and will figure it out.

Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reported Cunningham's comments after the game.

And the Pistons will look to bounce back in the next game.

But they must improve their performance to avoid an embarrassing first-round exit.

So Cunningham's support for Duren is crucial at this point.

The Pistons tied the series at 1-1 after Game 2, but the Magic took the lead with their Game 3 win.

Cade Cunningham had a **27-point** game, but it was not enough to secure a win.

The Detroit Pistons face serious trouble in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.