Duren (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports.
Duren will push through the pain and make himself available for Friday's game. The 22-year-old big man is averaging 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game this season.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Questionable for Friday
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Duren has right knee soreness and is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Friday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and the Pistons appear to be contemplating a maintenance day. If Duren is unable to give it a go, the team may lean more on Isaiah Stewart and Paul Reed in the frontcourt.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double in just 15 minutes
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Duren logged 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and one block over 15 minutes during the Pistons' 131-109 win over the 76ers on Thursday.
Duren saw limited playing time due to foul trouble, but he was productive in the third quarter with nine points and six rebounds. Four of the five Pistons starters did not play in the fourth quarter, and despite playing just 15 minutes, Duren was able to record his 32nd double-double of the season, which is tied with Victor Wembanyama (ankle) for fifth most in the Association. Duren has averaged 21.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 steals over 27.2 minutes per game since the All-Star break.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Elite efficiency in win
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Duren ended with 26 points (9-10 FG, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 23 minutes during Tuesday's 138-100 victory over Brooklyn.
Cade Cunningham stole the show with his 21-point, 15-assist double-double in 26 minutes, but Duren also deserves praise after scoring 26 points (while missing just one shot from the field) in 23 minutes. The star big man has been asked to handle a bigger role on offense at times, and he hasn't disappointed. Duren has reached the 20-point mark in seven of his 10 appearances since the All-Star break, as well as hitting the 25-point plateau five times.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Another strong effort
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Duren contributed 24 points (10-12 FG, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block over 26 minutes during Sunday's 121-110 loss to the Heat.
Duren's career-best season continued Sunday despite the Pistons dropping this contest. Across 53 regular-season appearances, Duren is averaging 18.5 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks in 27.9 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Good to go Saturday
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Duren (back) is available for Saturday's game against the Nets.
Duren will shed his probable tag to suit up for the front end of this back-to-back set. The center is averaging 22.3 points and 12.7 rebounds over his last six contests.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Probable for Saturday
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Duren is probable for Saturday's game versus the Nets due to low-back spasms.
Duren is dealing with a lower-back issue, but it appears he plans to play through it Saturday. Managers can expect to get official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Powers way to double-double
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Duren totaled 25 points (10-13 FG, 5-6 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and two steals across 29 minutes during Monday's 114-103 loss to the Spurs.
Duren performed well on the offensive end yet again Monday and has now hit on 66.7 percent of his field-goal attempts in two games since returning from a suspension. The 22-year-old also impressed on the glass and has secured a double-double in four of six February appearances. Duren will face another tough test against the Thunder on Wednesday.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Huge double-double in return
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Duren amassed 26 points (12-20 FG, 2-5 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Saturday's 126-110 win over the Bulls.
Duren returned following a two-game suspension, making light work of Chicago's underpowered frontcourt. It was a welcome sight for fantasy managers, with Duren scoring 26 points, the most he has put up since Dec 22. While the suspension was far from ideal, the extended break could end up being a positive when it comes to his playing time down the stretch. Now fully rested and refreshed, look for Duren to continue his breakout season as the Pistons push for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Ejected vs. Charlotte
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Duren was ejected during the third quarter of Monday's game against the Hornets following an altercation, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports. He'll end the night with 15 points (5-7 FG, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 20 minutes.
It's unclear at this time whether Duren will face further discipline for his role in the scuffle that broke out during the third period between players from both sides. This outcome certainly puts a damper on his return, as he was through two and a half quarters of strong play after sitting out of Friday's game against the Knicks with a knee injury.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Cleared to play
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Duren (knee) is starting Monday's game against the Hornets.
Duren sat out of Friday's game against the Knicks due to a right knee issue, but he's since received the green light to play Monday. Isaiah Stewart will retreat to a bench role with Duren back in action.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Likely to play Monday
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Duren (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Hornets.
Duren missed Friday's game against the Knicks due to right knee soreness, but he will likely return to action Monday. Over his last five non-injury-shortened games, Duren is averaging 19.6 points, 11.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.6 minutes per contest.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Not playing Friday
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Duren (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against New York.
Duren initially drew a questionable tag for Friday's game due to right knee soreness, but the fourth-year center will be sidelined for the first time since Jan. 10. Isaiah Stewart figures to be the top candidate to start at center in Duren's absence.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Shut down early
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Duren won't return to Thursday's game against the Wizards due to right knee soreness, Hunter Patterson of The Athletic reports. He'll finish the night with four points (2-6 FG) and three rebounds in 13 minutes.
Duren wasn't on the court to begin the second half, and the team announced shortly after that he'd suffered a knee injury. Ronald Holland started the third quarter in Duren's place and should see plenty of chances down the stretch. Duren can be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Third straight 20-point game
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Duren supplied 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals over 24 minutes during Sunday's 130-77 win over the Nets.
Duren stayed hot against Brooklyn, recording his third straight 20-point double-double. The first time All-Star is averaging 18.0 points and 10.7 rebounds while scoring no fewer than 14 points in his last 10 games.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Drops double-double against Dubs
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Duren contributed 21 points (7-14 FG, 7-10 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Friday's 131-124 victory over Golden State.
The fourth-year center posted his second straight 20-point double-double, and four of his 21 double-doubles on the season have come in the last nine games of January. Over that stretch, Duren is averaging 18.1 points, 10.8 boards, 2.0 assists and 1.5 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting 63.5 percent from the floor.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Double-double in Thursday's loss
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Duren recorded 23 points (10-11 FG, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists and one block over 28 minutes during Thursday's 114-96 loss to the Suns.
The double-double was Duren's third in eight games since returning from an ankle injury, and his 21st of the season -- tying him for ninth in the league -- while the 23 points represented his best scoring effort during that span. Since rejoining the Pistons' lineup, the fourth-year center is averaging 17.8 points, 10.5 boards, 1.9 assists, 0.8 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 65.6 percent from the floor.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Drops 18 in Sunday's rout
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Duren finished Sunday's 139-116 victory over Sacramento with 18 points (7-8 FG, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 24 minutes.
The fourth-year center would have posted better numbers, but Duren's day was done late in the third quarter as the Pistons cruised to a huge victory. Duren still extended his streak of games with double-digit points to 14, a stretch in which he's averaging 17.5 points, 10.1 boards, 1.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.7 blocks in 26.9 minutes.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Notches 20th double-double
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Duren generated 20 points (7-11 FG, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks across 30 minutes of Wednesday's 112-104 win over the Pelicans.
Duren is up to 20 double-doubles this season, becoming the ninth player to hit that milestone. Wednesday's game was Duren's eighth of the campaign with at least 15 rebounds. The 22-year-old center is averaging 17.8 points and 10.9 rebounds across 35 appearances this season.
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Pistons' Jalen Duren: Posts efficient scoring night
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Duren totaled 18 points (8-12 FG, 2-5 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 104-103 win over the Celtics.
Duren is a big reason why Detroit is having a superb season, and he was key in their win over Boston Monday night. The big man was one rebound shy of a double-double while turning in his best scoring night so far this month. Duren is now three games removed from a sprained ankle injury that forced him to miss a week of play while showing no ill effects.
