Detroit Pistons star point guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for the remainder of the team’s matchup with the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night due to back spasms.
Cunningham played just five minutes against Washington before heading into Detroit’s locker room during the first quarter of the game.
He finished with six points, two rebounds and one steal while shooting 2-of-3 from the field.
Cunningham has been relatively durable throughout his fifth NBA season, appearing in 60 of the Pistons’ first 67 games heading into Tuesday’s action.
He previously missed one contest on March 7 due to a left quad contusion.
The Pistons will hope that his latest injury isn’t too serious, as they’re looking to remain atop the Eastern Conference standings with the playoffs drawing closer.
Detroit currently holds a 3.5-game lead for the No. 1 spot in the conference with a 48-19 record.
Cunningham has served as the Pistons’ offensive engine throughout the season, earning his second consecutive All-Star nod.
Prior to Tuesday’s early exit, he averaged 24.9 points, 10.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 46.1 percent from the field and 34.7 percent from behind the arc.
With Cunningham out, Caris LeVert and Daniss Jenkins are candidates to receive more playing time.
