Is Cade Cunningham playing tonight? Pistons vs. Pacers injury report

The sign of a successful team is one that has a foundation strong enough to withstand the temporary loss of its best players. The hot Detroit Pistons prove they are not defined by just their star duo, earning wins over the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers without a point guard Cade Cunningham and center Jalen Duren to extend their hitting streak to nine games.

However, if this impressive squad is to capture Eastern Conference glory this season, these standout talents must be healthy. Detroit may not need it for Monday’s matchup against 1-12 Indiana Pacersbut building chemistry and momentum is key for a franchise that still has a lot to learn.

Fans, especially those with tickets to the game, are interested in how the injury report looks ahead of tonight’s matchup between the Pistons and the Pacers.

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Cade Cunningham, Jaylen Duren injury updates

It’s Cunningham listed as suspicious with a left hip contusion, while Duren is likely to play after spraining his right ankle. Ending this four-game stretch on a high note will obviously be much more difficult if one or both players are sidelined, especially in light of the latest injury information regarding Indiana.

Dynamic winger Benedikt Maturinwho has missed all but two games this season with a sprained toe, is questionable for Monday’s contest. Obi Taupin is still recovering from foot surgery and Aaron Nesmith now faces him extended leave after suffering a sprained knee, adding to the catastrophic injury woes that began when Tyrese Halliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.

The Pistons themselves were cut short. Jaden Ivey (knee) and Marcus Sasser (hip) are in the middle of long injury layoffs, Tobias Harris hasn’t played since Nov. 1 (ankle) and Bobby Klintman (ankle) will be inactive against the Pacers. Adversity builds character, however, as evidenced by Detroit’s East-leading 11-2 record. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren led much of this sensational stretch.

The former is averaging 27.5 points, 9.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game, and the latter is averaging 19.4 points and 12.0 points a night. Drafted a year apart, these pillars of the franchise are lifting the Pistons to heights not seen since the final year of the George W. administration. Bush.

Duren is on track to compete against Indiana, but there is still some uncertainty surrounding Cunningham, who just signed a new contract with Nike. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 PM ET.