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Jalen Duren’s career game powers Pistons past West no. 1 OKC

Published January 29, 2024, 12:00 AMNBA.com Philippines Staff
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(Detroit Pistons)
No Cade Cunningham, no problem.

 

Sans their superstar guard, the Detroit Pistons managed to find a way to upset the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday (PHL), 120-104, at the Little Caesars Arena.

 

The Thunder took control in the first quarter as they grabbed an early nine-point lead, but the Pistons came roaring back in the second, scoring 46 points to OKC’s 30 to take the lead by the break.

 

Detroit then never looked back as the Pistons continued their onslaught to take a 16-point win.

 

The Pistons grabbed just their sixth win of the season after an amazing performance by Jalen Duran, who finished with 22 points, 21 rebounds, and six assists.

 

Duren's career-high in rebounds included nine of the Pistons' 15 offensive boards.

 

 

 

 

Even after his career night, the 6-foot-10 center was happy to get another win for the Pistons.

 

“It’s cool, but honestly being able to get the win, that’s what I’m most happy about. That’s a big-time win, like I said, especially after yesterday. I’m happy about that,” Duren said during the post-game press conference.

 

 

 

 

After the team’s lackluster 3-36 start, Detroit is now 3-4 over its last seven games, and 2-1 over the last three.

 

Despite the loss, OKC remains at the top of the Western Conference standings with a 32-14 record.