{"id":132615,"date":"2026-05-17T23:29:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T02:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/jalen-duren-injury-update-after-ankle-roll-in-pistons-cavaliers-game-6\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T23:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T02:29:15","slug":"jalen-duren-injury-update-after-ankle-roll-in-pistons-cavaliers-game-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/jalen-duren-injury-update-after-ankle-roll-in-pistons-cavaliers-game-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Jalen Duren injury update after ankle roll in Pistons Cavaliers Game 6"},"content":{"rendered":"


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CLEVELAND \u2013 The Detroit Pistons<\/a> suffered a potential injury blow midway through Game 6<\/a> when Jalen Duren rolled his ankle during the third quarter of an elimination game against the Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> at Rocket Arena.<\/p>\n\n

With 6:11 remaining in the period Friday, May 15, Duren \u2013 who has drawn the ire of Pistons fans and media due to poor performance<\/a> in the NBA playoffs \u2013 collided with James Harden while rolling to the rim and rolled his left ankle.<\/p>\n

He crumpled to the floor and was visibly in pain when he stood up.<\/p>\n

Paul Reed<\/a>, who saw first-half action for the first time in these playoffs, replaced Duren in the lineup with the Pistons leading 68-57.<\/p>\n

Duren briefly went to the tunnel and re-tied his left shoe, before returning to the bench. Reed finished the remainder of the quarter. Duren returned to the lineup to open the fourth quarter, with the Pistons opening an 84-70 lead, their biggest cushion of the game.<\/p>\n\n

At the time of the injury, Duren in 20 minutes had nine points, seven rebounds and a pair of blocks. It was one of his most engaged offensive performances, repeatedly attacking Cavs center Jarrett Allen in space and finishing at the rim.\u00a0<\/p>\n

TRENDING: <\/strong>Pistons vs Cavaliers Game 6 score updates, highlights<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Ausar Thompson spikes down the layup attempt by Max Strus with both hands (with replays).<\/p>\n

Jalen Duren grabs his ankle and being subbed out. pic.twitter.com\/m0Pn8o2PIz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) May 16, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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After Duren exited following his injury, the Cavs scored the next four points and the Pistons took a timeout up 68-61.<\/p>\n

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Detroit responded to re-take a double-digit lead after three quarters, with Reed making numerous plays on both ends.<\/p>\n

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Contact Omari Sankofa II at\u00a0<\/em>osankofa@freepress.com<\/a>. Follow him on\u00a0<\/em>X<\/a>\u00a0and\/or\u00a0<\/em>Bluesky<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n