Jalen Duren Leads Pistons to Win Over Mavericks in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jalen Duren scored a career-high 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-110 on Saturday night. Cade Cunningham contributed 21 points and a career-best 18 assists to help secure the victory.
Key Performances
- Duncan Robinson added 18 points for the Pistons.
- Ausar Thompson contributed 15 points.
- D’Angelo Russell led the Mavericks off the bench with 31 points.
- Cooper Flagg, the first overall pick, scored a season-high 16 points despite shooting 3-for-14.
Game Highlights
The Mavericks held a 93-87 lead after three quarters but were outscored 35-17 in the final period. Dallas played without forward Anthony Davis, who is expected to miss two games due to a left leg injury suffered on Wednesday against Indiana.
“I just wanted to get the win, coach had a great game plan and my teammates found me and the rest is history,” said Duren.
“It is cool, super cool, the coaching staff put me in great position, and my teammates helped me, to do it out here was cool,” said Cunningham. “The win is important, we are continuing to grow and it is important to represent the Pistons organization, we wanted to make sure to handle our business.”
Summary
The Pistons secured their second consecutive win with strong individual efforts and a solid fourth-quarter surge, overcoming the Mavericks’ lead despite missing a key player.
Author’s note: Jalen Duren’s standout career performance powered the Pistons to an impressive victory, reflecting the team’s growing cohesion and resilience.
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