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What happened to Jalen Duren? Live injury updates for Heat vs. Pistons on Thursday 1/1/26

What happened to Jalen Duren? Live injury updates for Heat vs. Pistons on Thursday 1/1/26

Detroit Pistons NBA

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By: Stan Son

UPDATE: Will 8:47 left in the third quarter, Duren was replaced by Javonte Green and has now been ruled out for the remainder of the game. Durent finished with 12 points, five rebounds and a steal in 18 minutes.

UPDATE: Duren will start the second half.

With 54.3 seconds left in the second quarter of Thursday’s game against the Miami Heat, Jalen Duren was replaced by Isaiah Stewart. Duren may have rolled his ankle a few plays earlier but was still able to play. He eventually made his way into the locker room a little earlier than expected.

Prior to exiting, Duren contributed 12 points and five rebounds in 15 minutes of action.

Stewart did start alongside Duren in this one due to Tobias Harris’ injury. If Duren remains out, the Pistons will likely have to play small with Javonte Green and Ron Holland II. Paul Reed is also an option if Detroit wants a little more size.

Stan Son
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