The Detroit Pistons host the Golden State Warriors on Friday, and All-Star big man Jalen Duren is listed as questionable on the injury report. Duren has been dealing with right ankle pain, although he has not missed any games recently. LJ Cryer is likely on the injury report for the Warriors as he deals with a hamstring injury. Here's everything we know about Jalen Duren's injury and his playing status against the Warriors.
Jalen Duren's injury status vs. Warriors
Given that Jalen Duren is questionable on the Pistons' injury report against the Warriors, he's likely to be a game-time decision. The last time Duren missed a game due to injury was on February 6. The No. 13 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Duren is in the midst of his career season. He was selected for his first All-Star appearance.
Duran has appeared in 59 games this season, averaging a little over 27 minutes per game. He averaged career highs of 19.1 points, 10.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists while splitting 64.1 percent shooting from the field and 72.8 percent shooting from the free-throw line.
So when it comes to the question of whether or not Jalen Duren is playing against the Warriors tonight, the answer is to wait and see as it gets closer to tip-off.
piston injury report
-Cade Cunningham out (pneumothorax of left lung)
-Jalen Duren questionable (right ankle soreness).
-Kevin Huerter doubtful (right shoulder injury)
-Isaac Jones out (G League two-way)
-Bobby Clintman out (G League assignment)
-Wendell Moore Jr. out (G League two-way)
-Marcus Sasser out (right hip soreness)
-Isiah Stewart out (right calf strain)
warriors injury report
-Jimmy Butler out (right ACL surgery)
-LJ Cryer probable (left hamstring injury management)
-Seth Curry out (left adductor strain)
-Stephen Curry out (right patellofemoral pain syndrome)
-Al Horford out (right soleus strain)
-Moses Moody out (right wrist sprain)
-Quinton Post out (right foot injury)
