Jalen Duren leads Pistons to blowout preseason win vs. Timberwolves
Detroit Pistons player Jalen Duren delivered a strong performance in a preseason win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite missing early training camp due to a contract dispute, Duren showed significant improvement in his game.
Why it matters
The performance suggests Duren has successfully integrated back into the team, easing concerns about his development after a difficult previous season.
Hear this story View Comments DETROIT — Jalen Duren once described the entire 2025-26 season as the highest and lowest moments of his career. He was vital to the Detroit Pistons ' 60-win regular season. As a result, Duren received All-NBA and All-Star recognition.
However, a major decline during the Pistons' run to the Eastern Conference semifinals left his career year on a disappointing note. Yet each milestone and failure became the foundation of his offseason workouts, where he focused on improving every area of his game.
In just 15 minutes of the Pistons' 128-106 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves , Duren showed his improvements. He finished with a game-high 24 points on 8-of-9 shooting, to go along with three rebounds and two steals.
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