Inside the Article:
Detroit Pistons‘ Jalen Duren lost his passport and could potentially miss the game in France.
Rookie center Jalen Duren, a vital starter for the Detroit Pistons, won’t be able to play in the team’s game against the Chicago Bulls in France as he lost his passport and is unable to travel with the team.
Why it matters:
- Duren has established himself as a key player for the Pistons.
- The game against the Bulls was a showcase game for the team in France.
- Duren’s absence will have an impact on the Pistons’ performance.
Jalen Duren by the Numbers:
- Duren is averaging 11.2 rebounds per game, seventh in the NBA, since he began starting on December 9th.
- He is shooting 66% from the floor as a starter
- Ranks 11th in scoring (7.7 points), second in field goal percentage (63.4%), and first in rebounds (8.5) among rookies who have played at least 20 games this season.
The Bottom Line: The Pistons will have to make do without Duren in their game against the Bulls in France, as the rookie lost his passport and couldn’t travel with the team. It’s a tough blow for the Pistons as Duren has been a solid contributor this season.
