Yes, the SUV for Cade Cunningham is revved up and has grabbed a lane in the Kia MVP Ladder. Too soon? Not really — unless you haven’t been following his recent escapades for the suddenly-competitive Detroit Pistons.

Cade Cunningham will pay a visit to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. The game serves as another chance for the Pistons to prove themselves on a big stage, as they take on a multi-time MVP and an organization that’s a recent NBA title winner.

When the Pistons' lead guard is on the sideline, they often become stagnant offensively and concede leads or dig a deeper hole.

Devin Booker and Kevin Durant both went for over 30 points, and Nick Richards shined in his Phoenix Suns debut.