Is Jalen Duren playing tonight? Injury update for Pistons vs. Trail Blazers

The Detroit Pistons got out to a 2-2 start in the month of October and Jalen Duren was a big part of it.

The 19-year-old center has averaged 15.5 points, 13.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting nearly 70 percent from the floor through the first four games, making himself a finalist for Eastern Conference Player of the Week in the process.

The Pistons return home tonight to take on the Portland Trail Blazers, who have started the season 1-3, with losses to the Clippers, Magic and 76ers and a win over the Toronto Raptors.

Both teams will be shorthanded tonight, but there was one surprise name on the Pistons’ injury report that will draw some early concern.

Is Jalen Duren playing tonight? Injury update for Pistons vs. Trail Blazers

The Detroit Pistons will be without Bojan Bogdanovic, Monte Morris and Isaiah Livers, who are all out for several more weeks. But center Jalen Duren is also listed as questionable for tonight’s game with an ankle sprain.

This would be a big blow to the Pistons, as Duren has been a part of their best lineups on both ends and has been electric in the pick-and-roll with Cade Cunningham. Detroit is likely to be cautious with Duren, but they could use him tonight against a Portland team with both Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams III.

The Trail Blazers will be without Anfernee Simons, who is out for at least six weeks after undergoing surgery on his thumb. Ish Wainright has also been ruled out for Portland.

How to watch Pistons vs. Trail Blazers

The game in Little Caesar’s Arena will tip off at 7:00 PM ET (though they are never on time) and you can watch on Bally Sports Detroit or listen on 97.1 FM The Ticket. As always, games on NBA League Pass will be blacked out if you live in the region, otherwise it’s your best streaming option. You can also get a free trial at FUBOtv to stream all of the games.

Let’s hope Jalen Duren is in the lineup tonight and the Pistons can get a big home win before hitting the road for a tough matchup against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.

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