Going into their second night of a back-to-back set, the Detroit Pistons are hopeful for the status of their star center, Jalen Duren.
On Tuesday, March 31, the Pistons are hosting the Toronto Raptors.
According to the official NBA injury report, Duren has been upgraded to probable.
The veteran center just got the night off against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
via Omari Sankofa, Detroit Free Press: Jalen Duren (right knee injury management), Tobias Harris (left hip) and Duncan Robinson (right hip) have all been upgraded to probable after missing last night’s game in OKC. Caris LeVert (right knee patellar tendinopathy) and Marcus Sasser (right hip) are questionable.
GettyAUSTIN, TX – FEBRUARY 21: Jeremy Sochan #10 of the San Antonio Spurs 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)
During the Pistons’114-110 overtime loss against the Thunder, Detroit rolled out Paul Reed to replace Duren.
The veteran center checked in for 34 minutes. Reed went 7-13 from the field and knocked down 6-8 free throws. The center produced 21 points and logged a double-double with 10 rebounds.
Jalen Duren Is On Pace To Return vs Raptors
GettyHOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 24: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons is ejected after being issued a Flagrant 2 foul call against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on October 24, 2025 in Houston, Texas. 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 Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Prior to Monday’s game, Duren’s last absence came on February 19. Lately, the star center has been fortunate to remain healthy and thriving for the first-seeded Pistons.
This season, Duren has appeared in 64 games. The veteran center has shot 64.2% from the field to produce 19.3 points per game. He is averaging a double-double with 10.6 rebounds per game.
The veteran big man was voted in as an All-Star this year for the first time in his career.
With the Pistons’ other All-Star, Cade Cunningham, benched with a collapsed lung, the Pistons have been relying heavily on Duren to keep them afloat.
Detroit has remained the top team in the Eastern Conference with a 54-21 record and a 4.0-game lead over the second-seeded Boston Celtics.
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