Yeah, this one wasn’t ever close.
Detroit led by nine after the first quarter, 23 at halftime, 38 after the third, and by 53 at the end of the game. That’s the new franchise record for largest margin of victory, set by the 2025-2026 Detroit Pistons.
It looked like the varsity squad taking on the freshman team. The Pistons would end up beating the Nets 130-77 led by the play of recently announced first-time All-Star Jalen Duren.
It was the Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren show early and often. JD had
21 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two steals while Cade added 18 points, four rebounds, 12 assists, four steals, and three blocks (only two turnovers!). The organization has been pushing for Jalen Duren to be an All-Star and tonight’s performance showed why both deserve their recognition as two of the best in the league.
Both players were subbed out at the four-minute mark in the third quarter and never returned as JB Bickerstaff was able to empty the bench early. Daniss Jenkins added 12 points and Tobias Harris had 11.
The Pistons play again on Tuesday night when the Denver Nuggets come to Detroit.
Congratulations to Jalen Duren!
Go Stones.
