Jalen Duren scored 33 points and grabbed 16 rebounds, and the host Detroit Pistons rallied from a nine-point deficit late in regulation to win 122-119 in overtime against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.
Jalen Duren led the Detroit Pistons in scoring during their 122-119 overtime victory against the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday evening. The first-time All-Star had 33 points, 16 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks on 11-for-19 shooting from the field and 11-for-15 shooting from the free throw line.
After that horn went rogue, there was a pause in the game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. This time, because of a rogue spectator.
Friday night at Little Caesars Arena was already trending toward “all-time weird” status, but things took a sharp turn from technical chaos to sideline drama.
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Something feels different in Detroit this season, and it starts with Cade Cunningham. The former top overall pick is finally putting it all together, averaging 24 points a night while guiding the Pistons to the best record in the Eastern Conference.
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The Detroit Pistons have the best record in the league at 43-14 and are 5.5 games ahead of the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. After years and years of miserable play after winning championships in the early 2000s, the Pistons are finally back at the top of the league.
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The Detroit Pistons will look to keep the momentum going from their win over the Oklahoma City Thunder as they welcome the Cleveland Cavaliers to Detroit on Friday night.
The Cavaliers were riding high Tuesday night. Beat the Knicks. Looked connected. Sounded confident. Felt like something was clicking. Two days later, the injury report reads like a novel.
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Detroit’s rebuild emphasizes length, speed, and defensive chaos. The Pistons show progress, then stall in tight half-court sets. That tension persisted through late February.
The Pistons are at least kicking the tires on a familiar veteran name. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, Detroit is among a group of playoff-bound teams wondering whether Khris Middleton could eventually pursue a buyout with the Mavericks.
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