Disappointment by Design: What a Crushing Loss Reveals About the Pistons' Season The Piston's blowout loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 was one of the most lopsided defeats in NBA history, and it was hardly a surprise.
The team had been struggling for weeks – maybe even months – against playoff caliber opponents.
Cade Cunningham's underwhelming performance, with only 13 points and a dismal 5 for 16 shooting record, was just the tip of the iceberg.