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Jalen Duren’s 31 Lift Pistons to 10th Straight Win, 12-2 Start

Coach J.B. Bickerstaff reported injured starters are trending in the right direction without firm return dates.

Overview

  • Detroit beat Indiana 127-112 to extend the league’s longest active streak, moving to 12-2 and leading the East.
  • Duren returned from a right ankle sprain with 31 points and 15 rebounds on 12-for-13 shooting, the first 30-15 game at 92% or better from the field since Dwight Howard in 2010.
  • Daniss Jenkins posted a career-high 26 points with eight assists, Javonte Green added 20 off the bench, and Isaiah Stewart blocked five shots.
  • Cade Cunningham (left hip contusion) missed his third straight game, with Ausar Thompson and Tobias Harris also out; Bobi Klintman is set to miss a little time with a left ankle sprain.
  • The Pacers fell to 1-13 with their eighth consecutive loss as Detroit controlled the game defensively, forcing 21 turnovers and winning the paint battle 66-48; the Pistons visit the Hawks on Tuesday seeking 11 in a row.