Jalen Duren leaves Wizards game with knee pain
The Detroit Pistons he will have to find a way to win against the Washington Wizards on Thursday without one of their top guys, like Jalen Duren had to leave the game due to knee pain.
Duren was ejected with six minutes left in the second quarter. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that Duren will stop until the end of the competition.
“Pistons All-Star center Jaylen Duren is experiencing soreness in his right knee and will not return to tonight’s game against the Wizards,” Siegel wrote on X.
The 22-year-old center finished with four points and three rebounds in 13 minutes.
He had a strong performance in their 124-121 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, posting a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds.
While the extent of Duren’s knee problem is unclear, it would be devastating for him and the Pistons if he were to be sidelined for an extended period of time. He was instrumental in Detroit’s steady rise, teaming with Cade Cunningham for a formidable inside-outside duo.
Duren earned his first All-Star Game nod, and it would be unfortunate if he is unable to suit up due to knee soreness. Duren did not hide his joy when it was announced that he has been selected for next month’s mid-season classic in Los Angeles.
As of this writing, the Pistons trail the Wizards 95-84 heading into the fourth quarter.
Cunningham has 19 points, six rebounds and six assists. He also has five turnovers.
Detroit, currently 37-12, is looking for its fourth straight win.
2026-02-06 01:50:00
