Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won NBA MVP last year and led a star-laden Thunder team to its first title in Oklahoma City. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the star tandem in Denver, while Luka Doncic has LeBron James and Austin Reaves by his side on the Los Angeles Lakers.

"They’re a championship team; they’ve got a championship identity. Play a great brand of basketball, so it’s always a test for us coming in." The post Cade Cunningham explained why he ‘loves’ competing against the Celtics appeared first on Boston.

Chandler Parsons had some huge praise for Cade Cunningham, who delivered another masterclass against the Boston Celtics.

Cade Cunningham’s two-way rise with the Pistons highlights elite defense, growing offense, and a championship-focused mindset.

Per NBA.com, Cunningham’s 183 points as the pick-and-roll ball handler are third in the association to only NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell. Duren’s 68 points as the pick-and-roll roll man trails only Nikola Vučević and DeAndre Ayton. Duren is tied with three-time MVP Nikola Jokić for the third spot.

It was a physical battle between two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but the Detroit Pistons, behind Cade Cunningham, were able to defeat the Boston Celtics on Peacock NBA Monday.

Cade Cunningham’s scoring surge highlights today’s top NBA player props, with analysts eyeing his efficiency and usage for another big night.

"I think we're the best team in the league, and we're going to continue to show it," Jalen Duren said after Friday's victory over the Hawks.