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The Detroit Pistons found out they have one of the best guards in the league last season, as Cade Cunningham cracked the NBA<\/a> All-Star game for the first time.<\/p>\n This year, the Pistons are able to recognize their starting center, Jalen Duren, as one of the best at his position, as he earned his first All-Star nod earlier this year.<\/p>\n As the regular season winds down, Duren continues to play at a high level in the midst of his career year.<\/p>\n Following a recent Pistons victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a>, a stat was revealed, which showed that Duren is in statistical company with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.<\/p>\n via Real App on X<\/a>: \u201cJalen Duren has the 2nd most games this season with 20 PTS & 10 REB on 50% FG. Only Nikola Jokic has more.\u201d<\/p>\n GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN \u2013 MARCH 28: Isaiah Stewart #28 and Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons celebrate their win against the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> at Little Caesars Arena on March 28, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Jalen Duren Is Having A Career-Year<\/p>\n During the 2024-2025 NBA season, Jalen Duren averaged 11.8 points per game while shooting nearly 70.0% from the field. He averaged a double-double for the second season in a row, with 10.3 rebounds per game.<\/p>\n This season, Duren has been making 64.5% of his shots, putting up 19.5 points per game. That\u2019s by far the biggest mark of his career. He is also averaging 10.7 rebounds per game.<\/p>\n While Duren doesn\u2019t play the same versatile game as Jokic, who is a triple-double machine with his passing and a stretch-five, he\u2019s one of the most efficient bigs in the league, playing to his strengths at the position.<\/p>\n The Pistons Are Looking To Finish At The Top GettyAUSTIN, TX \u2013 FEBRUARY 21: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> tries to steal the ball from Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons in the second half at Moody Center on February 21, 2025 in Austin, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Cortes\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n Detroit is set for a matchup against the Sixers on Saturday night.<\/p>\n With a win over Philadelphia, the Pistons would lock up the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n Although the Pistons were hit with a difficult injury to Cade Cunningham, Duren\u2019s presence has been a major boost for Detroit. They will tip off at 7 PM ET on Saturday, looking for win No. 57 over Philadelphia.<\/p>\n More Pistons News<\/p>\n Pistons Coach Gets Real on Major Cade Cunningham Question<\/a><\/p>\n NBA Fans React to Detroit Pistons\u2019 Cade Cunningham Injury Update<\/a><\/p>\n Detroit Pistons\u2019 Front Office Gets Crystal Clear Message From Jalen Duren<\/a><\/p>\n For the latest Detroit Pistons news and rumors, head over to Heavy on Pistons<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJustin Grasso<\/a> Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. 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