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Jalen Duren Injury: What Happened to Detroit Pistons Center vs. Miami Heat?

Detroit said Duren left with a right-thigh injury after 10 minutes, and Paul Reed filled in as the Pistons outscored Miami 128-111.

  • On Friday, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren suffered a right thigh injury during the team's 128-111 victory over the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center.
  • Before exiting, Duren recorded four points, six rebounds, and three assists in 10 minutes, contributing to the Pistons' 2-0 start after signing a $200 million contract extension earlier this month.
  • Forward Ausar Thompson, a first-team All-Defense selection, also departed in the third quarter after a hard fall, while backup center Paul Reed scored 19 points and added 11 rebounds.
  • Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff did not provide updates on either injury postgame, though Duren was listed as questionable to return but never played in the second half.
  • Detroit continues their three-game road trip Sunday night in Philadelphia, seeking to maintain momentum as a prominent Eastern Conference contender despite the dual injury concerns.
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The Detroit News broke the news in Detroit, United States on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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