Jalen Duren’s Career-High Powers Pistons to Victory Over Wizards
Jalen Duren’s career-high 36 points powered the Pistons to victory over the Wizards. Detroit won 130-117 in Washington. Duren also grabbed 12 rebounds and shot 13-for-17 from the floor.
Game flow and key moments
The Wizards opened with a 13-4 run. Cade Cunningham punctuated it with a right-handed dunk.
Detroit answered with a 15-4 spurt to take a three-point lead. Ausar Thompson provided a strong drive and finish in the lane.
Injury note
Cunningham collided chasing a loose ball and exited with back spasms early in the second quarter. He did not return. The team hopes his back improves for the next meeting.
First half details
The first quarter ended tied at 32. Jalen Duren led Detroit with nine points and six rebounds then.
Kevin Huerter converted a circus layup. Marcus Sasser hit a three to fuel a 15-5 run that pushed the Pistons ahead by nine.
Detroit held a 63-57 lead at halftime. Duren had 11 points and eight rebounds. Duncan Robinson added six points. Sasser led the team with four assists.
Second half and Duren dominance
Daniss Jenkins started the third quarter with Cunningham sidelined. Duren scored 14 points in the first six minutes of the period.
A Ron Holland three extended the margin to 18. Detroit led 100-83 after three quarters.
Washington cut the gap to 11 late in the fourth. Duren returned and created plays down the stretch, including a back-door feed to Tobias Harris.
Final numbers and bench contributions
| Jalen Duren | 36 pts, 12 reb, 13-17 FG, 10-11 FT |
| Daniss Jenkins | 15 pts, 7 ast |
| Tobias Harris | 12 pts, 6 ast |
| Ron Holland | 10 pts, 5 reb |
| Caris LeVert | 10 pts |
| Paul Reed | 10 pts |
This marked Duren’s sixth game this season with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds. He continues to grow into a dominant interior force.
Coaching and rotation notes
Head coach JB Bickerstaff used 12 players in the first half. Several bench guards saw expanded minutes in Cunningham’s absence.
Isaiah Stewart appeared on the injury report, and Paul Reed handled center duties when Duren rested.
The Pistons remain in Washington for another game against the same opponent on Thursday. Filmogaz.com will provide updates on player availability and matchup notes.
