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What happened to Jalen Duren? Live injury updates for Pistons vs. Wizards on Thursday 2/5/26

What happened to Jalen Duren? Live injury updates for Pistons vs. Wizards on Thursday 2/5/26

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By: Stan Son

With 6:02 left in the second quarter of Thursday’s game against the Washington Wizards, Jalen Duren was replaced by Isaiah Stewart. It initially looked like a simple substitution, but Duren did not return for the rest of the half. Then Ron Holland II started the second half for him. Duren has now been ruled out for the rest of the game due to right knee soreness. There’s been no mention of when the injury occurred.

Prior to exiting, Duren contributed four points and three rebounds in 13 minutes of action.

If Duren is out for an extended period of time, Stewart and Paul Reed would be the biggest beneficiaries.

Since Duren exited the game prior to halftime and did not return, he is eligible for DraftKings Early Exit.

Stan Son
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