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Jalen Duren Pours in 31 as Pistons Pull Away From Raptors
Detroit won its first division title since 2007-08 as Jalen Duren added 31 points and nine rebounds, and the Pistons shot 70% from the field.
- Jalen Duren scored 31 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 on Tuesday night to clinch their first Central Division title since 2007-08.
- After nearly two decades of struggles, Detroit has transformed into a 55-21 team featuring All-Stars Duren and Cade Cunningham, marking a dramatic recovery from franchise futility.
- Daniss Jenkins scored 21 points as the Pistons opened the third quarter with a dominant 27-12 run to build an 86-66 lead, allowing coach Bickerstaff to rest starters down the stretch.
- Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised the roster's growth, stating, "You take pride in understanding how hard it is to do these things in this league," while calling Duren a "different kind of big."
- With the division title secured, the Pistons prepare to host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, riding momentum from a 6-2 record maintained without injured All-Star Cade Cunningham.
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Pistons, led by Jalen Duren's 31 points and nine rebounds, clinch first division title in 18 years
Jalen Duren had 31 points and nine rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to clinch the Central Division title.
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