Jalen Duren shines in Pistons' preseason win over Timberwolves

Jalen Duren made a significant impact in his preseason debut for the Detroit Pistons, scoring 24 points on 8-for-9 shooting in a 128-106 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 14, 2026. Duren contributed three rebounds, two steals, and one block in 15 minutes, helping the Pistons improve to 2-1 in their preseason campaign. After trailing by 10 points in the first quarter, Detroit closed the first half with a 12-2 run, eventually dominating the second half with a 57.9% shooting performance while limiting Minnesota to 33.3%. The Pistons conclude their four-game preseason slate at home against the Toronto Raptors on October 16.

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