Home/Articles/NBA
NBA·STATS·May 15, 2026 08:02 PM ET

Caris LeVert hits 26-foot three off Cunningham assist, Pistons within 16-17 in Q1

Pistons answer early as LeVert drains it from deep.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 161 min read
Post on X
DET
Detroit PistonsNBA

What happened: Caris LeVert knocked down a 26-foot three-point jumper off an assist from Cade Cunningham with 4:14 remaining in the first quarter. The bucket pulled the score to 16-17 in the early going of an NBA postseason matchup.

Why it matters: Early three-point shooting from secondary scorers like LeVert eases pressure on Cunningham as Detroit's primary creator. Hitting from beyond 25 feet stretches the defense and opens driving lanes for Cunningham, a key factor in a tight playoff-stakes contest where every possession matters.

What to watch: Watch whether LeVert continues to hit from distance and whether Cunningham keeps feeding him off the pick-and-roll. The first-quarter pace and shot quality will set the tone for how Detroit attacks down the stretch.

Sources

  • @ESPN 

More on Caris LeVert

CONVERSATION
Loading comments…
NBARecapCaris LeVertCade Cunningham
Follow NBA Intelligence
Real-time signals and analysis
@WireReportNBA
WR Pro
The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.
$9/monthFree weekly newsletter →
RELATED STORIES
← Back to Wire Report