Jalen Duren scored 23 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 115-101 victory against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. The game featured both teams without key players, as Steph Curry remains sidelined for Golden State and Cade Cunningham is out for Detroit.
Detroit had previously faced Golden State on January 30, marking the last game Curry played this season. The Pistons capitalized on the Warriors’ injury woes, particularly when Kristaps Porzingis exited the game with lower back soreness in the first half.
Pistons’ Performance
In addition to Duren’s contributions, Daniss Jenkins stepped up as a starter for Cunningham, recording 22 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds. Paul Reed also added 15 points, helping Detroit secure their sixth win in seven games despite struggling with a 23.8% shooting rate from beyond the arc.
Warriors’ Struggles
The Golden State Warriors faced significant challenges, suffering their seventh loss in eight games. They committed 26 turnovers, resulting in 32 points for the Pistons. Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 15 points, but the team struggled to maintain control throughout the match.
Other NBA Highlights
In other NBA action, the New York Knicks narrowly defeated the Brooklyn Nets 93-92, with Karl-Anthony Towns scoring 26 points and securing 15 rebounds. The Knicks have now won four consecutive games, continuing their dominance over the Nets with a 14-game winning streak in their rivalry.
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets ended the Atlanta Hawks’ 11-game winning streak with a 117-95 victory, led by Kevin Durant’s 25 points and Jabari Smith Jr.’s 23. The Rockets shot 51% from the field, while the Hawks struggled with a shooting percentage of just 42%.
In a close match, the Boston Celtics edged the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112, fueled by Jaylen Brown’s 30 points. The victory kept Boston firmly in second place in the Eastern Conference.