Jalen Duren's dominant start a sign of Pistons' growth

Jalen Duren’s Dominant Start Signals Pistons’ Progress

DETROIT — Jalen Duren is making his impressive performances seem effortless. Despite posting a stat line resembling a Pop-A-Shot game—22 points and 22 rebounds in 34 minutes—he aimed to clear up any misconceptions following the Pistons’ 114-103 victory over Utah on Wednesday.

“He’s making it look easy now. But even on a night where his stat line began to look more like the display on a Pop-A-Shot machine – 22 points and 22 rebounds in 34 minutes? – Jalen Duren wanted to dispel that myth after the Pistons’ 114-103 win over Utah on Wednesday.”

The Pistons’ growth is reflected not only in Duren’s individual skill but also in the team’s overall performance, underscoring their upward trajectory this season.

Author’s Summary

Jalen Duren’s strong performances highlight both his individual prowess and the Detroit Pistons’ ongoing development as a competitive NBA team.

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Grand Haven Tribune Grand Haven Tribune — 2025-11-07